Illinois Animals

Nutria sightings in southern Illinois raise concerns about invasive species, wetland damage, crop loss, and wildlife impact across multiple counties.

Guinness World Records names Sonny of Northbrook, Illinois, the world’s oldest cockatiel at 33 years old.

Punxsutawney Phil may be famous, but local Groundhog Day predictors across Illinois offer weather forecasts that feel far more accurate

Illinois-inspired pet names offer unique alternatives to Max and Bella, drawing from towns, sports legends, and famous figures tied to the Prairie State.

Illinois bans many exotic animals as pets. From tigers to pandas, learn which animals are illegal to own and why state laws protect people and wildlife.

A leucistic white cardinal photographed in Illinois is raising questions about rarity, meaning, and why more unusual animals are being seen.

Cold winters may slow armadillos, but Illinois sightings are rising.

Get up close with over 100 exotic animals at Aikman Wildlife Adventure, Illinois' hands-on safari park just outside Arcola.

Deer swimming the Mississippi? Albino sightings on either side of the river near St. Louis raise wild questions.

Oh Rats! This is not great news for one Illinois city and a list I don't think any city wants to be on.