Illinois Animals

A woman in Illinois recently had her very own Griswold moment when she had to call the local police about a unique home intruder.

If a wild turkey in Illinois tries coming after you, here are some steps to defend yourself against the aggressive bird.

Just because you've rarely if ever seen one doesn't mean that they're not around. The state of Illinois has 102 counties, and bobcats have been reported in all but three counties. So, how many does Illinois have? The number will probably surprise you.

My daughter Molly, a true dog-lover if ever there were one, recently told me that her ideal home would have lots and lots and lots of dogs running around. When I asked what lots and lots and lots meant, she replied "whatever the legal limit is." Since I had no idea about legal limits on dogs, I decided to check into it.

If you've spent any time outside during the late night or early morning hours, you've probably noticed that there's a sound that's perfect for Halloween-time: the eerie hooting of an owl or owls. Here's why Illinois' owls are making themselves heard in the month of October.

Is a dog, cat, hamster or fish a little too ordinary and pedestrian of a pet for you? Before you decide to add an exotic animal companion to your household, take a look at the list of animals the state of Illinois says you're not allowed to own.

Seeing pigeons with bands on their legs is a unique occurrence in Illinois. Here's what to do if you find one.

You may have never, ever thought about this one, and that's okay. But, now that it's been asked, you just realized that you have never seen a baby pigeon in Illinois ever. Here's why.

Explore the vital role of mother deer in safeguarding their scentless fawns and what you should do if you see an abandoned fawn in Illinois.

Learn about the horsehair worm, a fascinating parasitic creature often mistaken for hair in bodies of water throughout Illinois.

Some dogs hate to swim, but there are others that enjoy jumping into the pool every day. One Jack Russell dog in Illinois is so tiny he's found a new way of getting out of his owner's pool.

Spring is the time we will get to see new animal babies being born, and one Illinois zoo is showing off an adorable baby prehensile-tailed porcupine.