Animals

The zoo said the loss has been especially difficult for its animal care and veterinary teams, who did everything possible to save him.

There's a six-month-old puppy named Zero who's looking for her people — and her story is worth a few minutes of your time.

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto, Michigan, is now home to Steller’s Sea Eagles. Weighing up to 20 pounds with an 8-foot wingspan, these rare, massive raptors are officially the heaviest eagle species on Earth.

Lucy's got these little button eyebrows that'll stop you mid-scroll — and there's a lot more to this six-year-old dog's story worth hearing.

Michigan once had a law that paid people cash for rat heads — and yes, there were very specific rules about how many you had to bring in at once.

John Ball Zoo launched its Otter Beat the Heat promo! Save 20% on admission in Grand Rapids whenever temperatures reach 88 degrees or higher through October 2.

There's a five-year-old French Bulldog named Adele who needs a home — and yes, she comes with a few special needs, but also a whole lot of personality.

Canadian wildfire smoke has settled over Michigan, and the numbers coming in are unlike anything recorded here before. Local animal shelters are asking people to pay close attention.

Butterscotch and Princess showed up to the studio this morning, and honestly, it was hard to focus on anything else after that.

Apple Jack came a long way from Detroit — and if you've got the right home, this three-year-old might just be ready to leave that past behind for good.

Wahlfield Dog Park is opening July 24 in Comstock Park. This massive 10-acre Kent County destination features a one-acre swimming pond, an actual dog beach, a jumping dock, walking trails, and a dog wash station.

His parents had never done this before. Neither had the zoo. But somehow, Hugo arrived healthy, tiny, and ready to figure out how to hold his breath underwater.