Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
Upper Peninsula city closing road during evenings to protect migrating salamanders
Closures will be up until at least April 15 for migrating salamanders.
Closures will be up until at least April 15 for migrating salamanders.
What to do if you see dead fish in Michigan waters this spring
Seeing dead fish in the spring is common, according to the Michigan DNR, but sometimes it is a sign of a problem.
Seeing dead fish in the spring is common, according to the Michigan DNR, but sometimes it is a sign of a problem.
Michigan bugs: Mosquitoes and ticks expected to thrive this spring, summer
Ticks and mosquitoes are going to be an issue again this spring and summer in Michigan.
Ticks and mosquitoes are going to be an issue again this spring and summer in Michigan.
Reduced adoption fees at Detroit Animal Care and Control shelter until March 30
From March 23-30, adoption fees will come discounted for anyone interested in bringing home a new furry friend.
From March 23-30, adoption fees will come discounted for anyone interested in bringing home a new furry friend.
Detroit Zoo announces death of miniature donkey named Giovanni
The Detroit Zoo said a miniature donkey named Giovanni has died.
The Detroit Zoo said a miniature donkey named Giovanni has died.
Spring's hidden dangers that could be deadly to your pets
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and also offers a good way to help educate pet owners on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them.
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and also offers a good way to help educate pet owners on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them.
Free pet microchip, vaccine clinic available for Detroit and Dearborn residents this weekend
Dearborn and Detroit residents can get their pets microchipped and vaccinated for free at the clinic.
Dearborn and Detroit residents can get their pets microchipped and vaccinated for free at the clinic.
Child collides with sloth on zip line in Costa Rican rainforest
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
Oregon man pleads guilty to illegally importing live scorpions from Michigan, Texas
The 39-year-old man violated the Lacey Act when he traded wildlife and plants that had been illegally stolen or sold.
The 39-year-old man violated the Lacey Act when he traded wildlife and plants that had been illegally stolen or sold.
Police rescue swan from side of I-696 in Metro Detroit
A swan was saved after a Michigan State Police trooper saw the bird standing on the side of I-696.
A swan was saved after a Michigan State Police trooper saw the bird standing on the side of I-696.
Military dogs celebrated on National K9 Veterans Day
Not only have war dogs sensed incoming artillery, located wounded soldiers and delivered messages between troops, but their presence on the front lines has boosted morale for centuries.
Not only have war dogs sensed incoming artillery, located wounded soldiers and delivered messages between troops, but their presence on the front lines has boosted morale for centuries.
Livingston Area Pet Pantry helps families struggling to feed animals
The Livingston Area Pet Pantry provides food to people who need help feeding their animals.
The Livingston Area Pet Pantry provides food to people who need help feeding their animals.
Grand Rapids firefighters revive cat after saving animal from house fire
Grand Rapids firefighters saved a cat from a house fire. The animal was revived and given oxygen.
Grand Rapids firefighters saved a cat from a house fire. The animal was revived and given oxygen.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
Dogs can recognize their owners just by their voice, study finds
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
Mount Pleasant residents tackling city's stray cat problem
Some plans in the mid-Michigan city include traps that would be set near colonies of community cats to catch those still capable of breeding.
Some plans in the mid-Michigan city include traps that would be set near colonies of community cats to catch those still capable of breeding.