Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Possible 'big cat' sighting in Chicago unfounded following search by animal care and control
UPDATE: An update to a story we brought you on Thursday about reports of a “big cat” sighting in a Chicago neighborhood.
SEE HERE: US cities with the most mosquitoes
Rounding out the top five is Washington, D.C., Dallas and Chicago.
Canadian police capture footage of cat chasing coyote away
Police in Port Moody captured footage of a cat that was in no mood to be bothered by a pesky coyote.
Alligator 'arrested' by deputies after 'suspicious activity' reported in backyard
"You call, we come," that's what Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said in a new video posted by the sheriff's office.
Rare albino deer spotted swimming in Lake Poygan in Wisconsin
A deer duo, including a rare albino, swam across Lake Poygan in Winneconne, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 21.
PHOTOS: Florida diver comes face-to-face with massive bull shark
“A fish had grabbed the chunk of bait and run toward me for cover, before getting scared and dropping the chunk. This set me up for a shot that’s even too close for my 20mm lens.”
New Field Museum exhibit tells the story of pioneer Dr. Jane Goodall
A new exhibit about to open in Chicago aims to educate, entertain and inspire – all with the help of Jane Goodall.
Woman walking her dog fends off coyote attack in Bolingbrook
This is the first coyote attack in Bolingbrook history.
Woman, dog attacked by coyote protecting pups: Bolingbrook police
Animal control officers say a coyote that attacked a woman walking her dog in suburban Bolingbrook may have been protecting her den of pups.
'Get outta there!': Woman films acrobatic bear balancing on porch to eat from bird feeder
Nothing deterred this very determined bear, who balanced along her porch railing to steal some birdseed.
'It's Victor's tiger,' HPD says wild animal belongs to man whose attorney denied ownership
It's unclear where or how the 9-month-old male tiger was found but investigators have confirmed he does not appear to be harmed.
VIDEO: Tiger seen playing with murder suspect prior to his arrest
The video shows the tiger, named India, rolling around on the floor and playing tug of war with Cuevas in a seemingly empty living room.
Friendly manatee surprises 2 women in canoes at Fort DeSoto Park
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
Piping plover eggs found at Montrose Beach dunes
The Chicago Park District announced Thursday three piping plover eggs have been spotted at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
17-year cicada swarm to begin in Illinois, Indiana in a couple of weeks
Some are describing this year’s cicada swarm as one of biblical proportions.
Why people are finding dryer sheets in their mailboxes
During the summer, some people apparently have been finding dryer sheets stuck inside their mailboxes. Fortunately, the reason for this is actually pretty straightforward.
Illinois motorists urged to use caution to avoid nesting turtles
Ecologists in the area are urging local drivers to slow down so turtles in the area can safely make a very important journey for nesting.