Rare American eel caught in Chicago River surprises local fishermen
A local fisherman expecting to catch carp instead reeled in something far rarer from the Chicago River!
A local fisherman expecting to catch carp instead reeled in something far rarer from the Chicago River!
Strange! Eel caught in Chicago River, what we know
An American eel was caught by a River North angler last week.
An American eel was caught by a River North angler last week.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
CDC reports spike in tick bites across Midwest as experts warn of health risks
Health officials say emergency room visits for tick bites are rising earlier than usual, prompting warnings about Lyme disease and tips on prevention, removal, and protecting pets.
Health officials say emergency room visits for tick bites are rising earlier than usual, prompting warnings about Lyme disease and tips on prevention, removal, and protecting pets.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Morton Arboretum celebrates Arbor Day with annual plant sale and gardening tips
The Morton Arboretum previews its Arbor Day plant sale, highlighting seasonal plant offerings, gardening trends, and how the event supports its conservation mission.
The Morton Arboretum previews its Arbor Day plant sale, highlighting seasonal plant offerings, gardening trends, and how the event supports its conservation mission.
Invasive jumping worms are spreading in the US, and they can't be eradicated
An invasive “crazy worm" is spreading, and it can wreak havoc on your garden.
An invasive “crazy worm" is spreading, and it can wreak havoc on your garden.
Osprey attempts to steal fish from bald eagle
A man captured rare footage of an osprey attempting to scavenge a fish from a bald eagle on a lake in British Columbia.
A man captured rare footage of an osprey attempting to scavenge a fish from a bald eagle on a lake in British Columbia.
Piping plovers return to Montrose Beach for mating season
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.
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.
Pritzker pushes back as Trump threatens funding over Asian carp project
Governor JB Pritzker responds to President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from efforts to stop invasive Asian carp.
Governor JB Pritzker responds to President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from efforts to stop invasive Asian carp.
Gardening tips to make your yard come alive this spring
Heather Sherwood from the Chicago Botanic Garden shares some tips to get your garden thriving this spring.
Heather Sherwood from the Chicago Botanic Garden shares some tips to get your garden thriving this spring.
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.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
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.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.