wildlife

One of the fun aspects of living in many parts of Missouri is you never know when your front yard can suddenly become a scene from Wild Kingdom.

Planning a trip to Tennessee and think you don't have to worry about bears because its wintertime? You would be mistaken! Stay vigilant with these helpful tips.

You've probably heard the expression "leave the leaves," but you may not know the why behind the saying. Keep reading to learn 9 reasons why its a great idea!

A rare squirrel found itself in need of human aid. Luckily, an Indiana rescue stepped in to help. We bet you've never seen a squirrel like this before!

An Indiana rescue that specializes in small animals is asking for your help to provide much needed care for an injured squirrel named Kieran.

One Missouri non-profit is doing its part to help rehabilitate sick animals across the country, including Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. They are tackling mange season head on, and you can actually help.

Squirrels are adorable little creatures, but can you legally keep one as a pet in Indiana? The answer is not as simple as yes or no. Here's what you need to know.

A public hearing is planned for November to allow Hoosiers the opportunity to speak out about proposed changes to the newly signed, and controversial, bobcat hunting law in Indiana. In the meantime, public comment can be left online.

You never know what you'll see when you're driving down a road in Illinois. One driver in the Land of Lincoln can attest to this fact as he was quite shocked to see a black bear casually climbing a tree next to the road he was on.

When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves.

I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base.

It's been a lively season for bears in southern Illinois and that point was proven yet again over the weekend as one of these apex predators was spotted making cameos on security camera photos and even ringing doorbells in Monroe County.