Map: These are the country's top cities for parks

Here are the top cities in America for parks, based on access, equity, acreage, investment and amenities.

Visit 'Da Bears' at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke met brown bears Tim and Jess at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The young pair came to Brookfield as orphans from Alaska.

Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach

A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.

Are cicadas poisonous to dogs?
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No. Cicadas are not poisonous to dogs. Vet Dr. Gary Richter says your dog will be just fine if they eat a cicada or two.

Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.

Visit Oak Park holding cicada photo contest
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In the suburbs, Cicadas are beginning their takeover. Since the creepy crawlers are already here, might as well have some fun with it and maybe even make some money.

Chicago volunteers pitch in to help migratory birds get safe passage this spring
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Spring means a return of Chicago?s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city. As FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports, some humans are trying to make it a safer flight for the birds.

Historic cicada emergence heads for Chicago
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Two broods of cicadas will be popping up all over the Chicago area in a matter of weeks, making for a noisy start to the summer.