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

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lists Wolverines as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lists Wolverines...

The protection applies to wolverines in the lower 48, which are facing threats from spring snow loss to backcountry winter recreation.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lists Wolverines...

The protection applies to wolverines in the lower 48, which are facing threats from spring snow loss to backcountry winter recreation.

What's Behind the Reported Uptick in Canine Respiratory Illness? Experts Weigh In

What's Behind the Reported Uptick in Canine Res...

Pet insurance company Trupanion has seen an increase in respiratory-related claims, and they brought in several vets to discuss the topic on a recent webinar. Hear what they had to...

What's Behind the Reported Uptick in Canine Res...

Pet insurance company Trupanion has seen an increase in respiratory-related claims, and they brought in several vets to discuss the topic on a recent webinar. Hear what they had to...

How to Keep Wildlife Safe When Decorating for the Holidays

How to Keep Wildlife Safe When Decorating for t...

Birds, deer, and other animals can be harmed by our outdoor decorations. There are things we can do to lower the risk, though.

How to Keep Wildlife Safe When Decorating for t...

Birds, deer, and other animals can be harmed by our outdoor decorations. There are things we can do to lower the risk, though.

Chinstrap Penguins Sleep Nearly Half the Day Through Micro-Snoozing, Researchers Say

Chinstrap Penguins Sleep Nearly Half the Day Th...

Microsleep is what happens when we doze off for a few seconds. Nesting chinstrap penguins are apparently using this form of sleep to its fullest, to keep their eggs and...

Chinstrap Penguins Sleep Nearly Half the Day Th...

Microsleep is what happens when we doze off for a few seconds. Nesting chinstrap penguins are apparently using this form of sleep to its fullest, to keep their eggs and...

Black Americans Wait Longer for Cognitive Impairment Tests, Raising Risk of Later Dementia Diagnosis

Black Americans Wait Longer for Cognitive Impai...

Black Americans are already twice as likely as their white counterparts to develop dementia.

Black Americans Wait Longer for Cognitive Impai...

Black Americans are already twice as likely as their white counterparts to develop dementia.

Hearing Loss is Linked with Dementia, New Study Finds It Could Be Because It Changes the Brain

Hearing Loss is Linked with Dementia, New Study...

Hearing loss impacts about 1 in 3 older adults, and a new study finds it could be causing structural changes in their brains.

Hearing Loss is Linked with Dementia, New Study...

Hearing loss impacts about 1 in 3 older adults, and a new study finds it could be causing structural changes in their brains.