Visit 'Da Bears' at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke met brown bears Tim and Jess at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The young pair came to Brookfield as orphans from Alaska.

Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach

A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.

Are cicadas poisonous to dogs?
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No. Cicadas are not poisonous to dogs. Vet Dr. Gary Richter says your dog will be just fine if they eat a cicada or two.

Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.

May's full Flower Moon happening soon: What to know

The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.

Visit Oak Park holding cicada photo contest
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In the suburbs, Cicadas are beginning their takeover. Since the creepy crawlers are already here, might as well have some fun with it and maybe even make some money.

Chicago volunteers pitch in to help migratory birds get safe passage this spring
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Spring means a return of Chicago?s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city. As FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports, some humans are trying to make it a safer flight for the birds.

1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.

Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?

A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.

Solar storm disrupts GPS signals critical for farmers

The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.

Historic cicada emergence heads for Chicago
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Two broods of cicadas will be popping up all over the Chicago area in a matter of weeks, making for a noisy start to the summer.

Northern Lights in Chicago: Possible visibility continues Sunday night amid extreme geomagnetic storms

Chicagoans could be in for another dazzling display of the Northern Lights on Sunday night as Earth continues to be blasted by a historic geomagnetic storm that hasn’t been experienced in decades.

Northern Lights in Chicago: Aurora could be visible again Saturday night

A historic geomagnetic storm that brought a spectacular display of the Northern Lights over Chicago and as far south as Florida and Texas on Friday night shows no signs of slowing down.