Check out Brookfield Zoo's butterfly habitat
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Flutter over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to see their butterfly habitat while you still can!

Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'

A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.

See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net

The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.

Tips for mosquito-proofing your fun this summer
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George Balis is an entomologist and midwest regional manager at Clarke and he's here with tips on reducing mosquito bites while still enjoying time outside.

Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail

A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.

Chicago pushes for bird-safe buildings after thousands of bird deaths
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Advocates urge the city to pass a bird-friendly building ordinance, saying simple design changes could save thousands of migratory birds each year.

Behind-the-scenes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's animal hospital
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about their animal hospital and round-the-clock care.

Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment

The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.

New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory

Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.

Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera

A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

Emergency room visits for tick bites hits all-time high
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If you spend any time outdoors this summer, ticks should be top of mind. E.R. visits for tick bites are at an all time high this summer. They can harbor some pretty nasty diseases.