Illinois acquires land for project to keep invasive carp from Lake Michigan
The State of Illinois acquired a key piece of land for a project aimed at keeping an invasive carp species from reaching the Great Lakes.
The State of Illinois acquired a key piece of land for a project aimed at keeping an invasive carp species from reaching the Great Lakes.
Cat used to smuggle drugs into Costa Rican prison, video shows
Authorities in Costa Rica say a cat was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison in Pococí earlier this month.
Authorities in Costa Rica say a cat was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison in Pococí earlier this month.
Zoo's 'curious' Komodo dragon ingests shoe thrown into exhibit: 'Please do not feed them shoes'
A curious Komodo dragon ate a Croc shoe at the Memphis zoo after a guest threw it into their exhibit.
A curious Komodo dragon ate a Croc shoe at the Memphis zoo after a guest threw it into their exhibit.
Boxer caught on camera saving French bulldog having seizure
A surveillance video revealed a touching moment as a Boxer named Reggie saved his seizing French bulldog friend, Yogi.
A surveillance video revealed a touching moment as a Boxer named Reggie saved his seizing French bulldog friend, Yogi.
'Chicago River Day' shows progress with less trash, more wildlife
Thirty-three years later, Chicago River cleanup reveals healthier water, fewer bags of trash, and more wildlife.
Thirty-three years later, Chicago River cleanup reveals healthier water, fewer bags of trash, and more wildlife.
Trump endorses project to keep invasive Asian carp from Great Lakes
Trump endorsed the project meant to keep the invasive carp away from Lake Michigan that Gov. Pritzker paused in February.
Trump endorsed the project meant to keep the invasive carp away from Lake Michigan that Gov. Pritzker paused in February.
Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop
A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop.
A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop.
Every horse in Kentucky Derby 2025 descended from legendary Secretariat
Thirty-six years after Secretariat's death, he remains the heartbeat of the horseracing industry.
Thirty-six years after Secretariat's death, he remains the heartbeat of the horseracing industry.
Watch: Man escapes charging polar bear by jumping on snowmobile
The polar gave chase for a moment before giving up and sitting down.
The polar gave chase for a moment before giving up and sitting down.
Therapy dog retires from ‘cuddle manager’ job after 8 years at children’s hospital
Holly visited the hospital 500 times to fulfill her duty as "cuddle manager."
Holly visited the hospital 500 times to fulfill her duty as "cuddle manager."
Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'
Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.
Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.
Chihuahua beaten to death caught on camera leaves Peoria family in shock
A Peoria family is mourning their Chihuahua while police investigate dash cam footage that shows a neighbor beating the dog to death with a shovel.
A Peoria family is mourning their Chihuahua while police investigate dash cam footage that shows a neighbor beating the dog to death with a shovel.
Watch: Coyote gets 'booped' by its potential rodent dinner
The video captured along Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state shows the small rodent sneak up behind the coyote and “tag" its tail.
The video captured along Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state shows the small rodent sneak up behind the coyote and “tag" its tail.
Chicago's Brookfield Zoo offers free admission to SNAP recipients
SNAP recipients can now visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago at no cost.
SNAP recipients can now visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago at no cost.
Lake County K-9 Dax to be honored at national memorial in Washington, D.C.
The late Lake County K-9 Dax will receive two prestigious honors for his years of police work.
The late Lake County K-9 Dax will receive two prestigious honors for his years of police work.
16 rabbits rescued, 1 dead after being dumped in Bridgeport park, officials say
Sixteen rabbits were rescued after being abandoned in a city park on April 1, according to Chicago Animal Care and Control. A 17th rabbit was also recovered but later died from its injuries.
Sixteen rabbits were rescued after being abandoned in a city park on April 1, according to Chicago Animal Care and Control. A 17th rabbit was also recovered but later died from its injuries.
Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk
Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.
Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.
Nevada deputies seize 7 'emotional support' tigers from home
Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.
Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
Mini dachshund who escaped owners 1 year ago continues to evade capture on remote island
A dog was spotted by locals as owners hope to bring her home safely.
A dog was spotted by locals as owners hope to bring her home safely.