Cause of death revealed for Monty, beloved Chicago piping plover

Just weeks after one of Chicago's beloved piping plovers died unexpectedly on a North Side beach, a cause of death has been determined.

Black bear charges into Wisconsin home, attacks couple

A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.

Rare moth not seen in 110 years found in luggage at Detroit airport

Each year, customs officials intercept tens of thousands of 'actionable pests' which are identified as being dangerous to the health and safety of the nation’s agricultural resources.

'Butterflies!' reopens at Brookfield Zoo on May 28
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Spring is in the air, and so are the butterflies. After being closed for the last few years, Brookfield Zoo is reopening its butterfly exhibit.

Mosquitoes prefer biting people wearing these colors, study says

According to the Florida Department of Health, there are over 80 different species of mosquitoes known to occur in Florida, many of which can transmit diseases to humans and animals.

Hyde Park Garden Fair showcases plants, flowers for first time in two years

The oldest community garden fair in Chicago, the Hyde Park Garden Fair, brings the beauty and life of plants and flowers to one place for the picking.

Warning issued for bird lovers as avian flu spreads across Illinois
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said in a news release that the avian flu is "currently impacting wild and domestic bird species."

World War II veteran among 400 volunteers that power Brookfield Zoo

The cameras are usually pointed towards all the animals at Brookfield Zoo. But today, we're focusing on the 400 volunteers who help power the zoo.

New Piping Plover spotted at Rainbow Beach
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It must be a sign of spring. A piping plover has been spotted at Rainbow Beach on Chicago's South Side.

Venomous blue dragons washing on shore along Texas beaches

The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.

Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty

The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.

Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo

A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed

A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.