Chicago chipmunks are evolving fast — and our food may be why, Field Museum says
The Field’s collection of a Chicago-area rodent is showing just how fast animals can evolve to co-exist with humans.
The Field’s collection of a Chicago-area rodent is showing just how fast animals can evolve to co-exist with humans.
Illinois woman charged after 52 dogs rescued from uninhabitable home, police say
An Illinois woman is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered more than 50 dogs living in filthy and overcrowded conditions inside her home.
An Illinois woman is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered more than 50 dogs living in filthy and overcrowded conditions inside her home.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils massive tropical primate habitat
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s newest addition takes people to faraway rainforests while bringing them inches away from exciting wildlife.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s newest addition takes people to faraway rainforests while bringing them inches away from exciting wildlife.
Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1
Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.
Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.
Brookfield Zoo's newest joey makes first appearance: PHOTOS
A tiny kangaroo joey is peeking out of mom’s pouch for the first time at Brookfield Zoo. See the adorable debut🦘
A tiny kangaroo joey is peeking out of mom’s pouch for the first time at Brookfield Zoo. See the adorable debut🦘
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Indiana family's cat found alive days after devastating fire
One Northwest Indiana family is picking up the pieces after a fire tore through their apartment building in late June, destroying all of their belongings.
One Northwest Indiana family is picking up the pieces after a fire tore through their apartment building in late June, destroying all of their belongings.
Unusual bee attack in French town injures 24 people, 3 critically
One of them was a 78-year-old person who suffered cardiac arrest and was resuscitated.
One of them was a 78-year-old person who suffered cardiac arrest and was resuscitated.
Crystal Lake police mourn loss of K-9 Zeus following medical emergency
The Crystal Lake Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Zeus, who died over the holiday weekend following a sudden medical emergency caused by cancer.
The Crystal Lake Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Zeus, who died over the holiday weekend following a sudden medical emergency caused by cancer.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Fireflies will soon light up Chicago nights — but their future is flickering
While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.
While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.
Tiny, fast and adorable: New squirrel monkey born at Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo has welcomed a baby squirrel monkey to the zoo, as part of a species survival plan.
Brookfield Zoo has welcomed a baby squirrel monkey to the zoo, as part of a species survival plan.
Over 130 cats found in U-Haul van in disturbing California animal cruelty case
More than 130 cats—many malnourished, and some already dead—were discovered crammed inside a sweltering U-Haul van.
More than 130 cats—many malnourished, and some already dead—were discovered crammed inside a sweltering U-Haul van.
Chicago man charged with shooting 2 teens, 1 fatally, accused of shooting 2 dogs in 2023
The man charged with the shooting of two teens, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs back in 2023.
The man charged with the shooting of two teens, one fatally, at Douglass Park last week was also accused of shooting two dogs back in 2023.
Shedd Aquarium's newest rescued sea otter gets a name
The Shedd Aquarium's newest rescued sea otter now has a name!
The Shedd Aquarium's newest rescued sea otter now has a name!
Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Brookfield Zoo helping endangered dragonfly species with crayfish burrows
One of the most rare and endangered dragonflies in Illinois is getting a lifeline at the Brookfield Zoo, which is among several local institutions raising another species of animal that could help the dragonfly survive.
One of the most rare and endangered dragonflies in Illinois is getting a lifeline at the Brookfield Zoo, which is among several local institutions raising another species of animal that could help the dragonfly survive.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Boy, 15, charged with killing two animals in Chicago yard
A 15-year-old boy was charged after allegedly killing two animals in a Chicago yard last month on the Northwest Side.
A 15-year-old boy was charged after allegedly killing two animals in a Chicago yard last month on the Northwest Side.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new herd of alpacas: PHOTOS
A fluffy new crew has arrived at Lincoln Park Zoo—meet the six alpacas now calling Chicago home!
A fluffy new crew has arrived at Lincoln Park Zoo—meet the six alpacas now calling Chicago home!