Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
Surfer loses leg in fight with 10-foot great white shark
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
Dog rescued from abandoned storm drain in south suburb, reunited with owner
A dog was reunited with its owner after being rescued from an abandoned storm drain in the middle of a field in a south suburb.
A dog was reunited with its owner after being rescued from an abandoned storm drain in the middle of a field in a south suburb.
Mystery creature in Lincoln Park pond: What is lurking in the water?
What some call a "mysterious" creature has emerged in Lincoln Park’s North Pond. It's even drawing visitors who are curious about claims that it could be an alligator.
What some call a "mysterious" creature has emerged in Lincoln Park’s North Pond. It's even drawing visitors who are curious about claims that it could be an alligator.
Brookfield Zoo unveils new North American Prairie Aviary to highlight endangered bird species
Brookfield Zoo is welcoming its newest habitat, the North American Prairie Aviary.
Brookfield Zoo is welcoming its newest habitat, the North American Prairie Aviary.
St. Charles man, dog rescued from Fox River
A man and his dog were rescued from the Fox River early Wednesday.
A man and his dog were rescued from the Fox River early Wednesday.
Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast
Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.
Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.
Horse gets needles plucked from leg after kicking porcupine
A woman claims in a social media post that the horse had more than 100 needles removed from its leg after kicking a porcupine.
A woman claims in a social media post that the horse had more than 100 needles removed from its leg after kicking a porcupine.
San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August
Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.
Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle.
Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle.
Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials
A series of recent eagle attacks has left Alaskans confused as to why the majestic birds are going after people.
A series of recent eagle attacks has left Alaskans confused as to why the majestic birds are going after people.
'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
Woman says rescue dog saved her life after ‘high levels’ of carbon monoxide detected in home
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
Vote now to choose Chicago's next "Ambassadog" for Peoples Gas
Voting is currently open to determine which Chicago dog will become the new safe digging "ambassadog" for Peoples Gas.
Voting is currently open to determine which Chicago dog will become the new safe digging "ambassadog" for Peoples Gas.
Firefighters carry 160-pound dog down Oregon mountain after pup is injured on trail
A big pup is safe after being rescued from Saddle Mountain in Oregon with injured paws.
A big pup is safe after being rescued from Saddle Mountain in Oregon with injured paws.
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
Photos: Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils plan to transform over 100 acres for wildlife, visitors
Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveiled its ambitious Next Century Plan on Tuesday, aiming to transform over 100 acres of the zoo for the benefit of both wildlife and visitors.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveiled its ambitious Next Century Plan on Tuesday, aiming to transform over 100 acres of the zoo for the benefit of both wildlife and visitors.
Dog that spent 473 days in shelter gets chance at ‘new life’
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family
The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.
The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.
16 puppies allegedly dumped at gas station saved by Pasco County rescue group
A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.
A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.