Pets and Animals
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Bird-watchers flock to migratory bird day eventMay 12, 2018 1:00 am - Bird-watchers were on hand Saturday to observe birds from Central and South America pass through DuPage County on their way to nesting grounds to the north. The annual I...
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That's no pet - stray coyote pup turned over to Bartlett policeMay 10, 2018 1:00 am - A Bartlett resident spotted a cute canine abandoned along the side of a busy road Thursday morning and, fearing for its safety, brought the cuddly creature to the villag...
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11 baby bison add to herd this year at FermilabMay 10, 2018 1:00 am - A highlight every year at Fermilab is the birth of the year's first bison. Six new males and five females have increased the herd to 29, with a chance for a few more sti...
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Tips for gardening with your dogMay 09, 2018 11:00 pm - If you're like me, you can feel your garden and yard drawing you to spend time outside. I've been looking at gardening magazines and dreaming of the perfect yardscape. ...
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Rolling Meadows rejects backyard chickens againMay 09, 2018 5:20 am - For the second time, a Rolling Meadows alderman's proposal to allow backyard chickens in the city has been rejected. Alderman Rob Banger Jr. sought rules that would perm...
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Spend Mother's Day with birds of prey at StillmanMay 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Instead of taking Mom out to brunch for Mother's Day, how about introducing her to some owls and hawks? "Mother's Day with Birds of Prey" takes place 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday,...
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One owl, an extraordinary survival story, and a very bad day
May 08, 2018 1:00 am - A great horned owl can take down prey larger than itself: Skunks, wild turkeys, the occasional cat. Its sharp and powerful talons can crush its chosen dinner. Among the ...
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A look at our changing bird populationMay 07, 2018 11:00 pm - The basement archive of a military museum seems an odd place to find a 41-year-old bird checklist. Then again, this is Cantigny. We like history. We save stuff. Thanks...
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Anderson Animal Shelter to hold Mega Adoption event in North AuroraMay 07, 2018 11:00 pm - Find the cat, dog, kitten or puppy of your dreams at Anderson Animal Shelter's first Mega Adoption Event in 2018. Save a life and expand your four-legged family - just ...
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Pancakes and ponies at equine rescue fundraiser in St. CharlesMay 06, 2018 1:00 am - Small horses and big stacks of hot cakes came together Sunday as the St. Charles Moose Lodge hosted the 3rd annual Pancakes for Ponies fundraiser to benefit Casey's Safe...