Residents in Illinois are being asked to report armadillo and black bear sightings, as well as sightings of non-native ...

Armadillos do not hibernate and are only able to live in regions where the annual temperature remains above 28 degrees ...

While armadillos are not native to Illinois, they’ve slowly established themselves in southern parts of the state over the ...

Residents in a Florida neighborhood were startled when they found a large creature wandering through their yards last week.

— Remove bird feeders – During summer, birds do not need bird feeders since they have plenty of natural food sources. A single pound of black oil sunflower seeds can provide a bear with 2,500 calories ...

A submitted video shows the bear walking along the sidewalks in a non-aggressive manner. The ursine was later spotted in ...

The man convicted in the 1979 killing of 6-year-old Etan Patz was awarded a new trial Monday as a federal appeals court ...

Illinois is home to just four venomous snakes, including the striking Eastern Copperhead and the elusive Eastern Massasauga, reminding us that outdoor adventures come with a few natural surprises.