USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Watch: Horse airlifted to safety after falling into ravine
A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.
A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.
How the Wild Mile is bringing wildlife back to the Chicago River
Chicago’s floating eco-park known as the Wild Mile is transforming part of the river into a thriving habitat for native plants and wildlife — and Gabrielle Premus takes us inside the effort.
Chicago’s floating eco-park known as the Wild Mile is transforming part of the river into a thriving habitat for native plants and wildlife — and Gabrielle Premus takes us inside the effort.
Video: Sea lion leaps into canoe during Monterey Bay race
An enthusiastic sea lion leaped out of the Monterey Bay over Memorial Day weekend, hopping onto a racing outrigger canoe, before slipping back into the saltwater and becoming an instant viral sensation.
An enthusiastic sea lion leaped out of the Monterey Bay over Memorial Day weekend, hopping onto a racing outrigger canoe, before slipping back into the saltwater and becoming an instant viral sensation.
Happy the elephant, famous for mirror recognition study, euthanized
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Dog fighting ring investigation in Chicago suburb leads to 2 arrests: 'Most disturbing'
A man and a woman were arrested in connection with a dog fighting ring in suburban Chicago.
A man and a woman were arrested in connection with a dog fighting ring in suburban Chicago.
No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Thousands of bees swarm Chicago yard, creating awe among neighbors
What started as an ordinary afternoon on Chicago’s South Side quickly turned into a scene neighbors say they’ll never forget.
What started as an ordinary afternoon on Chicago’s South Side quickly turned into a scene neighbors say they’ll never forget.
Thousands of bees swarm Chicago front yard, turning neighbors' panic into awe
What started as an ordinary afternoon on Chicago’s South Side quickly turned into a scene neighbors say they’ll never forget.
What started as an ordinary afternoon on Chicago’s South Side quickly turned into a scene neighbors say they’ll never forget.
Thousands of bees swarm Chicago yard, creating awe among neighbors
What started as an ordinary afternoon on Chicago’s South Side quickly turned into a scene neighbors say they’ll never forget.
What started as an ordinary afternoon on Chicago’s South Side quickly turned into a scene neighbors say they’ll never forget.
Raaw Energy pet food recall expanded over listeria concerns, reported illnesses
A major pet food recall has been expanded after samples collected by state regulators all tested positive for listeria.
A major pet food recall has been expanded after samples collected by state regulators all tested positive for listeria.
Kitten season means shelters have more cats to adopt
It's kitten season, meaning shelters tend to see higher numbers of pregnant cats and newborn kittens and orphan litters up for adoption.
It's kitten season, meaning shelters tend to see higher numbers of pregnant cats and newborn kittens and orphan litters up for adoption.
Otterly adorable: Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes playful new resident
Just around the riverbend at Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors may spot a playful new face splashing into the spotlight.
Just around the riverbend at Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors may spot a playful new face splashing into the spotlight.
PAWS Chicago teams up with Cubs for a weekend pet adoption event
Amanda Ford from PAWS Chicago introduces this week’s featured pet, shares the story behind Wrigley throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field, and explains how families can take part in Saturday’s Cubs adoption event.
Amanda Ford from PAWS Chicago introduces this week’s featured pet, shares the story behind Wrigley throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field, and explains how families can take part in Saturday’s Cubs adoption event.
12 puppies, 2 adult dogs rescued after being abandoned in Harvey: Cook County Sheriff
A dozen puppies and two adult dogs were rescued by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Animal Crimes Unit in Harvey, Ill.
A dozen puppies and two adult dogs were rescued by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Animal Crimes Unit in Harvey, Ill.
Vote now! Three finalist names chosen for Chicago eagle chicks
Three names have been chosen as finalists for Chicago's newest bald eagle babies, according to the Chicago Park District.
Three names have been chosen as finalists for Chicago's newest bald eagle babies, according to the Chicago Park District.
Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.
DuPage County residents say rat infestation is taking over neighborhood: 'We're freaking out'
Residents in unincorporated Bensenville say they are fed up with what they describe as a growing rat infestation taking over their neighborhood.
Residents in unincorporated Bensenville say they are fed up with what they describe as a growing rat infestation taking over their neighborhood.
DuPage County residents say rat infestation is taking over neighborhood: 'We're freaking out'
Residents in unincorporated Bensenville say they are fed up with what they describe as a growing rat infestation taking over their neighborhood.
Residents in unincorporated Bensenville say they are fed up with what they describe as a growing rat infestation taking over their neighborhood.
Aurora’s baby falcons just got their names — one honors a beloved local birdwatcher | ChicagoLIVE
Aurora’s four baby falcons officially have names — including one chosen to honor a beloved local birdwatcher who recently passed away.
Aurora’s four baby falcons officially have names — including one chosen to honor a beloved local birdwatcher who recently passed away.