Illinois Bobcats: Here’s Where They Go When It Starts To Get Cold
Illinois bobcats are thriving, with over 5,000 now living across nearly every county in the state.
Illinois Wildlife
Illinois Drivers Beware: Deer Mating Season Is About To Start
Nearly three-quarters of a million deer roam Northern Illinois right now, and they're moving unpredictably during mating season.
Peak Migration Time: Illinois’ Hummingbirds Are Heading South Now
Thousands of hummingbirds are fueling up right now as they pass through Northern Illinois heading south for winter.
Relax Northern Illinois, It's Just A Possum (Or, Opossum)
Possums might look creepy with those beady eyes and teeth, but they're actually doing your yard a favor by eating insects and slugs while you sleep.
Why Right Now Is Prime Hummingbird Time In Northern Illinois
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.
Illinois’ Bat Population: 5 Things You May Not Have Known
August is prime time to spot bats across Northern Illinois, and there are 13 species calling this state home.
There's A Serval Cat Loose In Northern Illinois--Are They Legal?
A wild African cat with impressive jumping ability has been spotted roaming rural Grundy County, and officials are urging residents to keep their distance.
Can You Guess The Deadliest Animals In Illinois And Wisconsin?
It turns out the most dangerous animal in Wisconsin is one most people have walked right past on a hiking trail without thinking twice.
Illinois’ Red-Tailed Hawks: 5 Things You May Not Know About Them
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.
Baby Turkey Time In Northern Illinois: Tiny Poults Are Everywhere
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.