Michelle Milliken

Michelle Milliken

Michelle has a journalism degree and has spent more than seven years working in broadcast news. She's also been known to write some silly stuff for humor websites. When she's not writing, she's probably getting lost in nature, with a fully-stocked backpack, of course.

Articles by Michelle Milliken

How Zoos Keep Animals Cool in the Heat

How Zoos Keep Animals Cool in the Heat

This summer has seen intense heatwaves across the northern hemisphere, forcing us to search for ways to beat the heat. We also keep our pets in mind, limiting walks to...

How Zoos Keep Animals Cool in the Heat

This summer has seen intense heatwaves across the northern hemisphere, forcing us to search for ways to beat the heat. We also keep our pets in mind, limiting walks to...

Birds Living Near People Found to Have Higher Levels of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria

Birds Living Near People Found to Have Higher Levels of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria

Habitat loss and increased urbanization impact animals, but they can also lead to health impacts on humans. As more wildlife is driven out of their range and closer to us,...

Birds Living Near People Found to Have Higher Levels of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria

Habitat loss and increased urbanization impact animals, but they can also lead to health impacts on humans. As more wildlife is driven out of their range and closer to us,...

Why Do Animals Evolve to Become Herbivores? New Research May Have Some Answers

Why Do Animals Evolve to Become Herbivores? New Research May Have Some Answers

When a person makes the decision to switch to a plant-based diet, it may be for health reasons, their values, or just curiosity. How do species across the animal kingdom...

Why Do Animals Evolve to Become Herbivores? New Research May Have Some Answers

When a person makes the decision to switch to a plant-based diet, it may be for health reasons, their values, or just curiosity. How do species across the animal kingdom...

Two Male Flamingos Have Paired Up to Raise a Chick

Two Male Flamingos Have Paired Up to Raise a Chick

Love is in the air at a zoo in England, and chicks have arrived as a result.

Two Male Flamingos Have Paired Up to Raise a Chick

Love is in the air at a zoo in England, and chicks have arrived as a result.

How Mammograms Could Be Used to Encourage Other Common Cancer Screenings

How Mammograms Could Be Used to Encourage Other Common Cancer Screenings

Breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings can detect cancer early when it’s more treatable, leading to better survival chances. However, screening rates still lag below ideal participation. Researchers in Denmark...

How Mammograms Could Be Used to Encourage Other Common Cancer Screenings

Breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings can detect cancer early when it’s more treatable, leading to better survival chances. However, screening rates still lag below ideal participation. Researchers in Denmark...

'Boy Meets World' Star Danielle Fishel, 43, Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis

'Boy Meets World' Star Danielle Fishel, 43, Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Danielle Fishel, best known for playing Topanga Lawrence on "Boy Meets World", has breast cancer.

'Boy Meets World' Star Danielle Fishel, 43, Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Danielle Fishel, best known for playing Topanga Lawrence on "Boy Meets World", has breast cancer.