Cuteness overload: Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new baby zebra
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomed a new baby zebra this week!
Brookfield Zoo welcomes baby giraffe
The Chicago Zoological Society welcomed its newest member early Saturday, announcing the birth of a bouncing baby giraffe after nearly 15 months of Brookfield Zoo staff being on baby watch.
2 Illinois residents sick after salmonella outbreak linked to pet turtles
A warning to those with pet turtles: don't get too close.
Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound
Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.
Pups on the Patio fundraiser in Lincoln Park brings together food and furry friends
What's better than a nice dinner outdoors to cap off a beautiful day? How about Pups on the Patio to benefit a great cause! One restaurant in Lincoln Park is celebrating five years by giving back to the community on Aug. 27 with a unique event.
Relative of the 'murder hornet' found along East Coast in US for first time
The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently announced a yellow-legged hornet was found near Savannah, Georgia. It is the first known spotting in the U.S. and is considered a predator to honeybees.
Iowa Target customers shocked to find huge exotic snake curled up in shopping cart
The Colombian red-tailed boa constrictor was first spotted in the parking lot the day before, but the initial reports were unfounded.
Chicago suburb one step closer to allowing chicken coops in backyards
People will not be required to put up signs that say they have chickens.
Hundreds of sharks gathering in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas explained
A mesmerizing spectacle unfolded when a massive school of sharks swimming together in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas was posted on Tiktok and Facebook garnering millions of views and shares.
Rottweiler caught with baby's missing pacifier
“When you get caught stealing binkies from the baby."
Dog abandoned at Pittsburgh airport after owner learns it needs crate to fly
Pennsylvania police are expecting charges to be filed.
Watch: Mama bear, cubs enjoy back scratches in Maine woods
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
Rescued walrus calf that received round-the-clock 'cuddling' dies
The Pacific walrus calf was believed to be about a month old.
Meet Kevin: He's the new ambassadog for Peoples Gas
To honor National 811 Day, Peoples Gas is introducing the winner of their safe digging ambassadog contest.
'You saved 1,368 lives today': Firefighters cool down stranded load of piglets on Kansas highway
A tractor-trailer that was hauling pigs broke down, leaving the animals stuck in the sweltering heat.
Horrific dog attack leaves Husky dead, multiple people injured in Highland
Two dogs are dead and four women were injured after a group of American Bully dogs attacked a Husky Tuesday night in Highland, Indiana.
Barstool's Big Cat supports PAWS Chicago with $15K check
Nearly 12 years ago, Katz adopted his furry companion Stella from PAWS Chicago.
Chicago suburb launching feral cat program to help control rats
The pilot will be overseen by the police department in an effort to help control rats and other pests.
Texas woman survives attacks from snake, hawk after snake 'fell from the sky'
A woman in Silsbee, Texas says she is thankful to be alive after being attacked simultaneously by a snake and hawk after the snake "fell from the sky".
Chicago-area veteran seeks lost dog, offers $2K reward for reunion
A 90-year-old south suburban veteran is facing yet another heartache after losing his cherished canine companion.