Illinois hunters harvested more than 153,000 deer in season
Hunters brought in more than 153,000 deer during the latest archery and firearm seasons, according to updates totals that Illinois officials released this week.
Hunters brought in more than 153,000 deer during the latest archery and firearm seasons, according to updates totals that Illinois officials released this week.
Cold-stunned iguanas are actually falling from South Florida trees
The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.
The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.
Father chokes coyote to death after it attacks young child in New Hampshire
Authorities said the father went into protection mode and suffocated the animal.
Authorities said the father went into protection mode and suffocated the animal.
Venomous scorpion secretly lives with family for a week after stowing away in their luggage
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
Tests confirm coyote caught last week is the same animal that attacked 6-year-old boy
Tests have confirmed that a coyote captured last week in Chicago is the same animal that attacked a six-year-old boy earlier this month.
Tests have confirmed that a coyote captured last week in Chicago is the same animal that attacked a six-year-old boy earlier this month.
Family rescued after falling through frozen lake in Big Bear
A family of three was pulled to safety after falling through an icy lake in Big Bear.
A family of three was pulled to safety after falling through an icy lake in Big Bear.
Man says he cut off grizzly bear's claws because he was mad the bear 'was going to eat' him
A man told investigators that he shot a grizzly bear in self-defense, then cut off the animal's claws because he was mad the bear was going to eat him.
A man told investigators that he shot a grizzly bear in self-defense, then cut off the animal's claws because he was mad the bear was going to eat him.
Ice disk forming again in river in Maine where last winter's disk gained international fame
An ice disk is once again forming in the Presumpscot River in Maine.
An ice disk is once again forming in the Presumpscot River in Maine.
'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Pigeon wearing tiny sombrero discovered in Reno
Reno City Manager Sabra Newby tweeted about the bird Wednesday, saying it's quirky and fun but still inhumane.
Reno City Manager Sabra Newby tweeted about the bird Wednesday, saying it's quirky and fun but still inhumane.
'Extraordinary': Rare video shows 5 mountain lions together in California
“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Golfers beat baby opossum with clubs, leaving animal blind, rescuers say
A wildlife rehab center in South Carolina says golfers beat a baby opossum with golf clubs, leaving the 2-pound animal blind and with a broken jaw.
A wildlife rehab center in South Carolina says golfers beat a baby opossum with golf clubs, leaving the 2-pound animal blind and with a broken jaw.
Fisherman catches 350-pound fish near southwest Florida, researchers confirm it's 'a big old fish'
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
New South Wales authorities drop vegetables from helicopter to feed animals in Australia
Helicopters have been loaded with boxes of food to drop through the bushland and canyons.
Helicopters have been loaded with boxes of food to drop through the bushland and canyons.
Coyote seen ‘running after a jogger’ near Shedd Aquarium: police
Officials were investigating a reported coyote sighting Friday near Shedd Aquarium.
Officials were investigating a reported coyote sighting Friday near Shedd Aquarium.
Questions remain after series of coyotes attacks in Chicago
Chris Anchor, founder of the Urban Coyote Research Project, joins us via telephone to talk about animal control capturing a coyote believed to have been attacking people in Chicago.
Chris Anchor, founder of the Urban Coyote Research Project, joins us via telephone to talk about animal control capturing a coyote believed to have been attacking people in Chicago.
Captured coyote undergoes DNA test to confirm if it bit 6-year-old boy
Inspectors responded to a call of an injured coyote about 10: 19 p.m. in the 1700 block of North Fremont Street, according to Chicago police and Animal Care and Control.
Inspectors responded to a call of an injured coyote about 10: 19 p.m. in the 1700 block of North Fremont Street, according to Chicago police and Animal Care and Control.
Coyote captured Thursday after boy bitten, series of sightings
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports..
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports..