Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species

It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.

Cicada invasion: Unusual double dose expected to hit the US
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Cicada season comes around once every 13 to 17 years but this summer, an unusual double dose is about to hit, first in the south and then here in Illinois and crossing into our neighboring states.

Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.

Eagle population soars in Will County amid conservation efforts

As March Madness captivates audiences with its Cinderella stories, FOX 32 chief meteorologist Emily Wahls investigates a remarkable natural comeback unfolding in the south suburbs in a special report.

Eagle population soars in Will County
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As March Madness captivates audiences with its Cinderella stories, FOX 32 chief meteorologist Emily Wahls investigates a remarkable natural comeback unfolding in the south suburbs in a special report.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists

A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.

Hopping around Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo to learn about all different kinds of animal eggs ahead of Easter.

Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth

Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.

Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'

Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday. 

Jurassic Quest stomps its way to Navy Pier this weekend
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Jurassic Quest is happening today through Sunday at Navy Pier. The three-day event transports families through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods with true-to-life versions of the creatures that once roamed the Earth.

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'

Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.

Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns

Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.

Watch: Donkeys interrupt meteorologist’s report, stealing the spotlight

Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'

A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.