Paul Vriend's photo of a beaver swimming at Jackson Park leads the notes package from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Charlie Jacobsma slapped the surface of a pool enclosure at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and scanned the water for movement.

A s they transport us to underwater landscapes, aquariums provide a soothing experience for visitors. The dark rooms, illuminated by soft light emanating from the tanks, display a ...

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky ...

He arrived in California in 1876, settling first in the Stockton area and then in Humboldt County in 1883. In 1885, he ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Florida woman was due in court Monday on charges of animal cruelty in Chicago. Anita Damodaran, 38, was arrested on Dec. 10 at her home off Barbados Isle Drive in Tampa ...

Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo has welcomed three cute new residents — a trio of young Mexican spider monkeys who have ...

In a river of northeastern Brazil, an “armored” creature with “large” eyes paused to rest against a rock. The maze-like pattern that helped camouflage it in the wild also made it a popular aquarium ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — A recent study by two biological science researchers found that a pathogen for bird pink eye remained viable on bird feeders in winter months much longer than in summer months ...

With more than 3,000 animals representing 600 different species, you'll find plenty to do at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Beyond regular zoo amenities, such as animal viewing, gift shops and ...

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Humans aren’t the only ones who can look forward to the Super Bowl - thanks to the Puppy Bowl, a collaboration between River Bluff Brewing and Friends of the Animal Shelter to raise ...

Arrest Made : Chicago police issued a warrant for Damodaran on animal cruelty charges. She was later arrested in Florida. In court, advocates said Damodaran claimed the dog belonged to her parents ...