Giant pandas land safely in China marking end of an era in DC

Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji landed safely in China on Thursday, marking the end of an era that began over 50 years ago and saw millions fall in love with the adorable and captivating giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Balloon kills whale in North Carolina

The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.

Chicago high school throws birthday bash for beloved therapy dog

There was a great birthday celebration at one high school on Chicago's Northwest Side on Wednesday. But the cake probably tasted like beef and salmon.

Chicago high school throws birthday bash for beloved therapy dog
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There was a great birthday celebration at one high school on Chicago's Northwest Side on Wednesday. But the cake probably tasted like beef and salmon.

Cats actually have hundreds of facial expressions, study finds

We all know cats’ purrs and meows, but how do they interact with each other? By way of nearly 300 different facial expressions, a new study found.

DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China

D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.

19-day search for puppy ends happily after community rallies to find her

Homeward Bound the movie came to life in Maricopa this month as a 19-day search for a puppy lost in the desert came to an end. She was thin, matted and scared, but she's home.

Alligator at Grant Park beach; South Milwaukee police rescue reptile

The South Milwaukee Police Department posted on Mondaym Nov. 6 about a discovery at a beach in Grant Park – something you would not expect.

Tree House Humane Society gearing up for National Pet Adoption Week
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National Pet Adoption Week is coming up. We often talk about adopting dogs but today we are reaching out for help from all of you cat lovers. Erin Mayes, a feline behaviorist with Tree House Humane Society, joined Good Day Chicago on Saturday to tell us more.

Study reveals rats have an imagination

Researchers conducted an experiment using virtual reality to test rats cognitive thinking.

Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom captured, FWC says

An adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, forcing more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close, has been captured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.