Lockport's Big Run Wolf Ranch offers up-close look at Kuma the bear and other wildlife
This week's Orange Friday took a unique turn with a visit from Kuma the Bear, a 500-pound black bear who has spent most of his life at Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport.
Illinois State Police K9 Officer Riggs dies after cardiac event
Illinois State Police K9 officer Riggs has died after suffering a cardiac event, the agency announced Thursday.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Animal shelter asks for help after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
Wild horse shot, killed; officials offer $19,000 reward for information
Pyrite is the third wild horse to be shot and killed in the Onaqui Herd Management Area over the last 20 months.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Police respond after owner accidentally takes python to Chili's
The python was found slithering in the parking lot of the restaurant and was later reunited with its owner.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
43 monkeys escape from South Carolina primate research facility
Dozens of young, female monkeys have escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Illinois State Police K9 dies from medical complications
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is mourning the loss of K9 Hank, who passed away on Monday at the age of 11 due to medical complications from a brief terminal illness.
Baby hippo Moo Deng picks Trump over Harris in 2024 election ‘prediction’
Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, chose a watermelon marked with Trump’s name in a playful prediction of the 2024 U.S. election, drawing widespread attention.
Florida surfer survives near-fatal shark attack at same beach, 12 years after first bite
This wasn't Cole Taschman's first brush with a shark. Twelve years prior, he had been bitten by a smaller shark while surfing in the same exact spot at Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida.
Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts
The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."
Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York
Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.
Niles pigeon trapping video sparks controversy over animal treatment
Animal rights advocates are voicing concern over pigeon-trapping practices in Niles after a video surfaced showing workers catching pigeons in nets and placing them into traps.
Golden Retriever found after fleeing from Elmhurst crash
The dog that went missing after a crash in Elmhurst Thursday morning has been found!
Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' in North Carolina honors lost pets washed away by Helene
The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28.
Top Halloween costumes for dogs, according to Google Frightgeist
From Beetlejuice to the internet sensation Moo Deng, this year’s Halloween dog costume trends are a nod to pop culture and more.
Miracle cat 'Drake' survives near-death illness, finds new life with PAWS Chicago
For Drake, a stray cat found outside PAWS Chicago on one of the city’s stormiest days, survival was nothing short of miraculous.