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.
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.
Chicago wildlife activity picks up: What to watch for | ChicagoLIVE
Shedd research biologist Dr. Melissa Youngquist joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about spring wildlife activity across the Chicago area, from frogs and turtles to birds and snakes. She explains why this is such a critical time for animals on the move and how people can help protect them as they cross roads and return to their habitats.
Shedd research biologist Dr. Melissa Youngquist joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about spring wildlife activity across the Chicago area, from frogs and turtles to birds and snakes. She explains why this is such a critical time for animals on the move and how people can help protect them as they cross roads and return to their habitats.
PAWS Chicago offers special pet adoption deal to thank healthcare workers
PAWS Chicago volunteer Paige Krueger shares details on a limited-time adoption promotion for healthcare workers, introduces an adorable pup, and explains how anyone can help support animals in need.
PAWS Chicago volunteer Paige Krueger shares details on a limited-time adoption promotion for healthcare workers, introduces an adorable pup, and explains how anyone can help support animals in need.
VIDEO: Dog in Ireland seen honking car horn for owner to return
Neighbors in Killarney, Ireland got a rude awakening when a dog started honking a car horn while waiting for its owner to come back.
Neighbors in Killarney, Ireland got a rude awakening when a dog started honking a car horn while waiting for its owner to come back.
Toddler injured by wolf at Hersheypark zoo after crawling under fence; parents charged
A scary situation unfolded at a zoo in Hersheypark this weekend when police say a 17-month-old child was left unsupervised by parents apparently distracted by their cellphones.
A scary situation unfolded at a zoo in Hersheypark this weekend when police say a 17-month-old child was left unsupervised by parents apparently distracted by their cellphones.
Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
Cat trapped in recliner while dodging vet visit rescued by firefighters in Kansas
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
PAWS Chicago welcomes 41 rescued dogs from Los Angeles
Carlos Ahdahn from PAWS Chicago explains how the dogs were flown to Chicago for urgent care, the “welcome home” process, and how the community can help these pups find forever homes.
Carlos Ahdahn from PAWS Chicago explains how the dogs were flown to Chicago for urgent care, the “welcome home” process, and how the community can help these pups find forever homes.
Most pampered pets in the US: See the top 10 states
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
PAWS Chicago receives 32 dogs from California
Dozens of dogs from California are now at PAWS Chicago as part of a transfer effort.
Dozens of dogs from California are now at PAWS Chicago as part of a transfer effort.
PAWS Chicago to take in 42 dogs following Los Angeles seizure
PAWS Chicago is stepping up to help after hundreds of animals were seized in California.
PAWS Chicago is stepping up to help after hundreds of animals were seized in California.
Rescued dogs from California airlifted to Chicago for second chance
Hundreds of dogs saved from overcrowded shelters after a major rescue in Lake Hughes are being flown to Chicago, where nonprofits are working to find them safe, loving homes.
Hundreds of dogs saved from overcrowded shelters after a major rescue in Lake Hughes are being flown to Chicago, where nonprofits are working to find them safe, loving homes.
America’s 10 most popular dog breeds revealed: See the list
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
Endangered rhino born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo | ChicagoLIVE
The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is celebrating the birth of a new critically endangered baby rhino.
The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is celebrating the birth of a new critically endangered baby rhino.
Video: Florida woman brings pet duck to the beach
It’s not unusual to see a woman unpacking her bag, laying out a towel and settling in to catch some rays on a beach, but a woman in South Florida is attracting a lot of attention for her beach day buddy.
It’s not unusual to see a woman unpacking her bag, laying out a towel and settling in to catch some rays on a beach, but a woman in South Florida is attracting a lot of attention for her beach day buddy.
Endangered rhino calf born at Lincoln Park Zoo
Just hours old and already on her feet! Meet the newest addition at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Just hours old and already on her feet! Meet the newest addition at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
Goose caught on camera terrorizing Florida A&M University students on campus
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.