Birdwatching becoming a popular pastime during the pandemic
Mel Tracy from Wild Birds Unlimited Palos talks about the burgeoning pastime of birdwatching and dishes out tips for those looking to get their beaks wet.
Mel Tracy from Wild Birds Unlimited Palos talks about the burgeoning pastime of birdwatching and dishes out tips for those looking to get their beaks wet.
Trillions of cicadas about to emerge in 15 states, including Illinois and Indiana
Within days, a couple weeks at most, the cicadas of Brood X will emerge after 17 years underground.
Within days, a couple weeks at most, the cicadas of Brood X will emerge after 17 years underground.
Rare lobster saved from being dinner at Red Lobster: 'One in every 30 million'
This is one lucky lobster.
This is one lucky lobster.
Montrose Beach Dunes fenced off to protect endangered piping plovers
Less than a week after a pair of endangered piping plovers returned to Chicago from their winter break down south, park district officials have closed off access to the Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
Less than a week after a pair of endangered piping plovers returned to Chicago from their winter break down south, park district officials have closed off access to the Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
DuPage officials warn drivers to be on the look-out amid turtle crossing season
As the weather warms, the DuPage Forest Preserve District is warning drivers to be on the lookout for turtles on the roads.
As the weather warms, the DuPage Forest Preserve District is warning drivers to be on the lookout for turtles on the roads.
Eagle guarding nest spotted in Busse Woods in suburban Elk Grove Village
The Cook County Forest Preserve said that this eagle is probably one half of the pair that has been nesting in Busse Woods (near Chicago) for the past six years.
The Cook County Forest Preserve said that this eagle is probably one half of the pair that has been nesting in Busse Woods (near Chicago) for the past six years.
Video shows Shedd penguins stealing from each other during nesting season
Once nests are constructed, penguins will steal from other nests to beef up their own.
Once nests are constructed, penguins will steal from other nests to beef up their own.
Aggressive swarm of bees attack and kill man
A Texas man died after going into cardiac arrest when he was attacked by an aggressive swarm of bees outside his home,
A Texas man died after going into cardiac arrest when he was attacked by an aggressive swarm of bees outside his home,
New venomous species of tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida
A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.
A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.
Piping plovers Monty and Rose return – again – to Montrose Beach
For the third straight year, two endangered piping plovers reunited at Montrose Beach to a crowd of bird enthusiasts, armed with cameras.
For the third straight year, two endangered piping plovers reunited at Montrose Beach to a crowd of bird enthusiasts, armed with cameras.
Shedd Aquarium animals visit the Garfield Park Conservatory for Earth Day
Several animals from Chicago's Shedd Aquarium explored the diverse plant life on display at the Garfield Park Conservatory to highlight Earth Day and Earth Month.
Several animals from Chicago's Shedd Aquarium explored the diverse plant life on display at the Garfield Park Conservatory to highlight Earth Day and Earth Month.
Bobcat spotted in Will County nature preserve
A male bobcat was caught on a game camera at the Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve earlier this month.
A male bobcat was caught on a game camera at the Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve earlier this month.
Man bitten by rattlesnake after attempting to pick it up with BBQ tongs
The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.
The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.
Brood X cicadas emerging in Illinois this spring
Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist at National Pest Management Association, talks about the billions of cicadas that will be emerging this spring across the Land of Lincoln.
Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist at National Pest Management Association, talks about the billions of cicadas that will be emerging this spring across the Land of Lincoln.
VIDEO: Florida woman says she spotted a 'baby dinosaur' running through yard
A FOX 35 viewer says her security camera captured the footage this week.
A FOX 35 viewer says her security camera captured the footage this week.
Video captures bird dropping fish onto a trucker’s windshield
A truck was rolling down a highway in North Carolina when its windshield was struck by a fish.
A truck was rolling down a highway in North Carolina when its windshield was struck by a fish.
Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
Georgia Aquarium: Otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Chicagoans relish in the blooming of cherry blossoms
The cherry blossoms on the South Side, near the Museum of Science and Industry, have become quite the attraction.
The cherry blossoms on the South Side, near the Museum of Science and Industry, have become quite the attraction.
Chicagoans relish in the blooming of cherry blossoms
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...