Chicago woman says coyotes chased her, small dog in Wicker Park

A frightening encounter in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood was caught on camera after a woman says she and her small dog were chased by a group of coyotes.

Schaumburg toddler visits all 63 U.S. national parks | ChicagoLIVE Prime-Time
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FOX Chicago's JD Rudd interviews the parents of a Schaumburg toddler who visited all 63 U.S. national parks by 19 months old, potentially setting a world record.

Shedd Aquarium reveals new findings in deaths of 2 rescued belugas

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium released new necropsy findings showing two rescued beluga whales suffered from longstanding nutritional deficiencies and organ damage before their deaths this fall.

Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts

The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction

A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.

Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin

Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.

Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida

A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.

Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for

Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way. 

Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park

A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.

Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic

A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.

What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?

Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.

Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species

Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.

Invasive carp inch closer to Lake Michigan
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Work has resumed on a key Brandon Road Lock and Dam barrier project after a nearly two-month pause, as officials raise concerns about invasive carp moving closer to Lake Michigan.