Cicadas emerging early in Chicago
The loud shrill of cicadas is beginning to sprout up in Chicago and parts of the south.
The loud shrill of cicadas is beginning to sprout up in Chicago and parts of the south.
Watch: Man torches termite swarms with DIY flamethrower
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
Snapping turtle dubbed 'Chonkosaurus' spotted in Chicago River
If a massive snapping turtle ever had a name, "Chonkosaurus" would be a perfect epithet.
If a massive snapping turtle ever had a name, "Chonkosaurus" would be a perfect epithet.
Snapping turtle dubbed 'Chonkosaurus' spotted in Chicago River
Joey Santore was kayaking down the Chicago River last Friday, performing a plant survey near Goose Island. What he once thought was a sandbag that somebody had thrown off the bridge onto a rotting pylon turned out to be something downright monstrous.
Joey Santore was kayaking down the Chicago River last Friday, performing a plant survey near Goose Island. What he once thought was a sandbag that somebody had thrown off the bridge onto a rotting pylon turned out to be something downright monstrous.
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: 'I'm petrified'
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
Tree that is older than the city of Chicago cut down in Lincoln Park
Three hundred years is a good run for anything but three centuries are the limit for a tree Tuesday at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Three hundred years is a good run for anything but three centuries are the limit for a tree Tuesday at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Crews cut down Lincoln Park tree that is older than the city of Chicago
Three hundred years is a good run for anything but three centuries are the limit for a tree Tuesday at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Three hundred years is a good run for anything but three centuries are the limit for a tree Tuesday at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Buckeye woman stung more than 75 times during family photo shoot, first responders say
A mother in Buckeye was stung by bees more than 75 times while doing a photoshoot with her family. Her quick thinking saved her two daughters after she put them in the car and took the brunt of the attack.
A mother in Buckeye was stung by bees more than 75 times while doing a photoshoot with her family. Her quick thinking saved her two daughters after she put them in the car and took the brunt of the attack.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
Illinois challenge: Who can document the most wildlife?
A global ?scavenger hunt? kicked off on Friday. The International City Nature Challenge pits urban areas against each other in a race to document the most wildlife.
A global ?scavenger hunt? kicked off on Friday. The International City Nature Challenge pits urban areas against each other in a race to document the most wildlife.
300-year-old bur oak tree scheduled to come down on Monday
A bur oak tree located at the heart of the Lincoln Park Zoo, estimated to be about 250 to 300-years old, will be cut down on Monday
A bur oak tree located at the heart of the Lincoln Park Zoo, estimated to be about 250 to 300-years old, will be cut down on Monday
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
A tree older than Chicago is about to be cut down
A 250 to 300 year old bur oak located next to the Lincoln Park Zoo will come down Monday.
A 250 to 300 year old bur oak located next to the Lincoln Park Zoo will come down Monday.
‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Piping plovers return to Chicago beaches
Bird watchers are flocking to Montrose Beach to welcome Imani, a rare piping plover, back to Chicago.
Bird watchers are flocking to Montrose Beach to welcome Imani, a rare piping plover, back to Chicago.
Piping plovers return to Chicago beaches
Bird watchers are flocking to Montrose Beach to welcome Imani, a rare piping plover, back to Chicago.
Bird watchers are flocking to Montrose Beach to welcome Imani, a rare piping plover, back to Chicago.
‘Bear-y’ fun afternoon: Group of bears spotted bouncing on trampoline in Connecticut backyard
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Watch: Moose helps itself to popcorn and a Happy Meal at Alaska movie theater
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.