He likes to watch the birds in the trees out of our window at home, so seeing something this large up close is a big deal.” ...

"And it’s increasing still." Property owners stunned by 20-year transformation of former farmland: 'Every single day is ...

This Illinois fish stand serves hot, crispy buffalo fillets with riverfront charm, an easy detour that quickly becomes the main event.

Minutes after getting to a park in the middle of Phoenix, you can see flashes of green in the sky and hear chatter because love is in the air — or at least, the lovebirds are. The ...

A Snowy Owl was spotted on a roof in Northampton, and is likely visiting from the Arctic to hunt and feed in warmer weather.

There are a lot of world records, but this one really is for the birds.

Nearly 1 in 5 pet frogs sold online have no paper trail. Study reveals how export-banned amphibians bypass customs and reach US markets.

An Illinois family's 33-year-old pet cockatiel, named Sonny, was officially named the oldest bird of his species by Guinness ...

The two animals chosen as the mascots of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are stoats, a weasel-like animal that’s at ...

Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve A visit to Salt Lick Point is a natural jumping-off point for experiencing what makes southwestern Illinois special. This natural area just east of Valmeyer ...

A beetle species’ larvae seem to bamboozle bees by smelling like flowers. This newly discovered deceptive strategy might be the first known example of an animal imitating floral scents, according to a ...