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

Fire Department Finds Good Use for Old Hoses: Turning Them Into Toys for Zoo Animals

Fire Department Finds Good Use for Old Hoses: Turning Them Into Toys for Zoo Animals

The Duluth Fire Department is making sure hoses don't end up in the landfill, while making life more fun and enriching at the zoo.

Fire Department Finds Good Use for Old Hoses: Turning Them Into Toys for Zoo Animals

The Duluth Fire Department is making sure hoses don't end up in the landfill, while making life more fun and enriching at the zoo.

UN Report: Habitat Loss and Overexploitation Are Driving Up Extinction Risk for Migratory Animals

UN Report: Habitat Loss and Overexploitation Are Driving Up Extinction Risk for Migratory Animals

In particular, the report shows that 97% of CMS-listed fish species are threatened with extinction.

UN Report: Habitat Loss and Overexploitation Are Driving Up Extinction Risk for Migratory Animals

In particular, the report shows that 97% of CMS-listed fish species are threatened with extinction.

From Steadfast Lizards to Devoted Primates: Nine Animals That Mate for Life

From Steadfast Lizards to Devoted Primates: Nine Animals That Mate for Life

As Valentine's Day arrives, nature reminds us that we're not the only ones dedicated to our partners.

From Steadfast Lizards to Devoted Primates: Nine Animals That Mate for Life

As Valentine's Day arrives, nature reminds us that we're not the only ones dedicated to our partners.

Pancreas Size May Help Predict the Odds of Type 1 Diabetes Progression

Pancreas Size May Help Predict the Odds of Type 1 Diabetes Progression

Researchers find using MRI scans to gauge pancreas volume may be helpful for predicting a type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Pancreas Size May Help Predict the Odds of Type 1 Diabetes Progression

Researchers find using MRI scans to gauge pancreas volume may be helpful for predicting a type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

A New Alzheimer's Risk Factor May Have Been Uncovered: Nose-Picking

A New Alzheimer's Risk Factor May Have Been Uncovered: Nose-Picking

Your fingers may be introducing more than you'd like into your nasal passageways when you pick your nose.

A New Alzheimer's Risk Factor May Have Been Uncovered: Nose-Picking

Your fingers may be introducing more than you'd like into your nasal passageways when you pick your nose.

Monkey on the Lam for Five Days Finally Gets Caught, Thanks in Part to a Yorkshire Pudding

Monkey on the Lam for Five Days Finally Gets Caught, Thanks in Part to a Yorkshire Pudding

Honshu the Japanese macaque eluded authorities for days until he found the irresistible treat.

Monkey on the Lam for Five Days Finally Gets Caught, Thanks in Part to a Yorkshire Pudding

Honshu the Japanese macaque eluded authorities for days until he found the irresistible treat.