Illinois wildlife

Ruby-throated hummingbirds need serious fuel before heading to Mexico or Central America, which is why feeders in Northern Illinois get so busy this time of year.

August is prime time to spot bats across Northern Illinois, and there are 13 species calling this state home.

A wild African cat with impressive jumping ability has been spotted roaming rural Grundy County, and officials are urging residents to keep their distance.

It turns out the most dangerous animal in Wisconsin is one most people have walked right past on a hiking trail without thinking twice.

That screech you always hear from bald eagles in movies? It's not actually a bald eagle. The real story behind that sound is genuinely surprising.

If you've spotted a turkey hen lately with a bunch of tiny fluffballs trailing behind her, you're actually watching one of Illinois wildlife's quiet comeback stories play out in real time.

There’s something magical about watching bats swoop through the evening air. These furry flyers are busy feasting on summer's pesky critters, keeping our nights a bit more pleasant.

The Chicago River is full of surprises, and one recent catch highlights just how far this ecosystem has come in recent decades.

A late frost has our gardens in a panic, but the real story is how our local wildlife is adapting to this sudden change.

Can you believe a baby bald eagle has hatched right in Chicago? It’s a first in over a century, and the story behind it is fascinating.