Animals

While theme parks in Ohio are dodging cicadas, Michigan is enjoying a rare break from the buzzing bugs. Here’s why we aren’t dealing with the swarms—yet.

Headed to Electric Forest? Police are warning festivalgoers to watch for bears after one was spotted nearby. Tips on what to do (and not do) if you see one.

A Michigan animal control officer is being praised for her quick action after jumping into a murky pool to rescue a drowning baby deer.

A blue heron caught in fishing line was rescued by deputies and Animal Control in Brandon Township. The successful release was captured on video.

A young black bear in Michigan is finally free after spending two years with a plastic lid stuck around its neck. State biologists safely removed it in June.

Dan Campbell wants a real lion on the sidelines, but the NFL won’t allow it—despite other teams using live animals as mascots.

Muskegon’s first-ever cat café, The Whisker Room, opens this summer, offering lattes, adoptable cats, and jobs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

An unexpected dispatch sent Battle Creek Police to retrieve three cows on the loose, who then faced a list of playful "crimes."

Is the tradition of deer hunting in Michigan still declining? An examination of the 2024 Deer Harvest will provide insight into several trends.

Wondering which animals are legal pets in Michigan? From dogs and cats to exotic reptiles and birds, here’s what’s allowed and what’s banned in the Great Lakes State.

Freshwater jellyfish in Michigan? It's true! Learn about the pint-sized Craspedacusta sowerbii and why they’re an exciting find for local nature enthusiasts.

Max the therapy cat charms Lansing retirement home residents.