200 people possibly exposed to rabid bat after event at Nebraska zoo
Dozens of people who camped overnight at a zoo in Nebraska might have possibly been exposed to wild bats as they slept.
Dozens of people who camped overnight at a zoo in Nebraska might have possibly been exposed to wild bats as they slept.
Peggy Notebaert Museum reopening for first time in 15 months
Zack Ater from the Peggy Notebaert Museum talks about their excitement in reopening to the public for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
Zack Ater from the Peggy Notebaert Museum talks about their excitement in reopening to the public for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
West Nile Virus found in more DuPage County mosquitoes
More mosquitoes collected in DuPage County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
More mosquitoes collected in DuPage County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
VIDEO: Bear attacks group of men on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson
A bear attacked a group of men who were waiting to watch fireworks on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson and the incident was captured on video.
A bear attacked a group of men who were waiting to watch fireworks on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson and the incident was captured on video.
Hunting, poaching led to 30% reduction in Wisconsin gray wolves, study says
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Rainbow python goes viral on social media: ‘Stunning’
The snake, named MyLove, is a motley-golden child reticulated python at The Reptile Zoo.
The snake, named MyLove, is a motley-golden child reticulated python at The Reptile Zoo.
Bear that traveled through several Midwest states dies in Louisiana
SAD NEWS: A bear named Bruno that gained a social media following while wandering hundreds of miles through Wisconsin and Illinois and eventually reached Louisiana has died after being hit by a vehicle.
SAD NEWS: A bear named Bruno that gained a social media following while wandering hundreds of miles through Wisconsin and Illinois and eventually reached Louisiana has died after being hit by a vehicle.
Save the bees! DePaul grad giving away pollinator plants to help Rusty Patch Bumble Bee population
A DePaul University graduate student is on a mission to save the bees, specifically a native Illinois bee that is endangered.
A DePaul University graduate student is on a mission to save the bees, specifically a native Illinois bee that is endangered.
Snorkeler recounts shark attack off San Mateo County coast
Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.
Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.
Four black bears have been spotted in Indiana
The DNR said that the bear spotted on Sunday morning is the fourth black bear confirmed in Indiana, and that the population growth is expected due to increasing populations in neighboring states.
The DNR said that the bear spotted on Sunday morning is the fourth black bear confirmed in Indiana, and that the population growth is expected due to increasing populations in neighboring states.
Great white shark bites man swimming off Half Moon Bay coast
The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.
The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.
Sick, dying songbirds reported across Indiana, so people are being told to remove birdfeeders
Sick and dying songbirds have been reported across Indiana, and no one knows the cause. Until the mystery is solved, people are being asked to remove their birdfeeders.
Sick and dying songbirds have been reported across Indiana, and no one knows the cause. Until the mystery is solved, people are being asked to remove their birdfeeders.
Mountain of mayflies: Thousands of dead insects pile up on bridge
Video shot by a passerby captured a massive pile of dead mayflies on a Pennsylvania bridge on June 22.
Video shot by a passerby captured a massive pile of dead mayflies on a Pennsylvania bridge on June 22.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium asking guests to help name new giant Pacific octopus
During the last week of June, guests at the Shedd Aquarium can help choose the name for a new giant Pacific octopus.
During the last week of June, guests at the Shedd Aquarium can help choose the name for a new giant Pacific octopus.
Another Magellanic penguin chick hatches at Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium has welcomed a fourth new fuzzy addition to their penguin colony.
The Shedd Aquarium has welcomed a fourth new fuzzy addition to their penguin colony.
Wildlife officials tracking black bear in downstate Illinois
"We don’t want harm to come to the bear."
"We don’t want harm to come to the bear."
‘Extraordinary’: Video shows octopus pushing pipe with eggs inside back towards ocean
Video captured fascinating footage of an octopus attempting to push its makeshift home, with its eggs inside it, back into the ocean after it had washed ashore.
Video captured fascinating footage of an octopus attempting to push its makeshift home, with its eggs inside it, back into the ocean after it had washed ashore.
Lincoln Park Zoo gives sneak peak of new lion habitat
Lincoln Park Zoo's brand new renovated lion habitat is getting ready for a new pride, and zoo officials gave a hard hat tour of the new state of the art exhibit on Friday.
Lincoln Park Zoo's brand new renovated lion habitat is getting ready for a new pride, and zoo officials gave a hard hat tour of the new state of the art exhibit on Friday.
Brood X cicadas emerge in droves in Vermillion County
Lara Danzl, environmental education officer for the Vermilion County conservation district, talks about cicadas' life cycle and the ways they benefit nature.
Lara Danzl, environmental education officer for the Vermilion County conservation district, talks about cicadas' life cycle and the ways they benefit nature.
Illinois confirms first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in 2021
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois this year.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois this year.