Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Cat-alyst Ball aims to support rescue cats
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From local fosters to the ballroom floor, the Catalyst Ball aims to support rescue cats.

Tennessee infant killed in dog attack at family home, police say

Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.

31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports

(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.

How K9 Lux stays safe: Inside Lake County Sheriff’s life-saving partnership
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Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.

As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning

As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.

Six dogs found dead in bags in Chicago suburb: 'Deeply disturbing'

Authorities in Will County are investigating the torture and killing of six dogs whose bodies were found discarded in trash bags.

Paws and purpose: Cook County Sheriff’s program prepares dogs for adoption

The Cook County Sheriff’s “Tails of Redemption” program trains dogs with the help of people in custody, and 12 are now ready for adoption into permanent homes.

Chicago piping plovers return to Montrose Beach as Imani and Pippin search for mates

Chicago’s piping plovers have returned to Montrose Beach for the spring, with Imani and Pippin back and searching for mates as the seasonal nesting period begins.

Piping plovers return to Montrose Beach for mating season
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Chicago’s famous piping plovers are back at Montrose Beach, with returning birds like Imani and Pippin hoping to find mates and start new nests this season.

IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list

One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.