Missing Ochsner Park Zoo owl spotted alive, uninjured near zoo
BARABOO, Wis. -- A great-horned owl that was let loose from the Ochsner Park Zoo earlier this month was spotted near the zoo Monday. Linda the…
Pets & Animals
Henry Vilas Zoo introduces baby Bornean orangutan
MADISON, Wis. -- The Henry Vilas Zoo introduced the newest member of its orangutan family Tuesday. A new baby Bornean orangutan, who was born earlier this month, made its…
Potential suspects identified in Ochsner Park Zoo break-in, female owl still missing
BARABOO, Wis. -- Two weeks after four animals were let loose in a break-in at the Ochsner Park Zoo, police said they have identified…
Fish stunning gives local residents up-close look at species in Wisconsin River
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. -- The Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway put on a field trip in Prairie du Sac Friday to help…
Newshounds Now Update: Hang ten!
Lui and Oliver have the headlines from this week in the animal kingdom.
Newshounds Now Update: Midwestern animals edition
Lui and Oliver have the headlines from this week in the animal kingdom.
One owl found, one still missing from Ochsner Park Zoo in Baraboo following break-in
BARABOO, Wis. -- An owl that escaped from the Ochsner Park Zoo in Baraboo after a person or people reportedly broke in…
Henry Vilas Zoo euthanizes bison whose health rapidly deteriorated
MADISON, Wis. -- Staff at Henry Vilas Zoo said goodbye to one of their animals Tuesday. Beefcake, a male bison, was euthanized after his health rapidly deteriorated. Zoo officials said he was struggling to stand, and suffered from multiple age-related…
Researcher probing loon decline expands project to Minnesota
Peregrine falcons that hatched at downtown MG&E station named
MADISON, Wis. -- The four peregrine falcon chicks that hatched at a Madison Gas and Electric generating station now have names. Harmony, Maestro, Presto and Sonata hatched…
Otters found, owls still missing from Ochsner Park Zoo after break-in, police say
BARABOO, Wis. -- Police in Baraboo are searching for whoever broke into the Ochsner Park Zoo overnight and let multiple animals loose. Police…
Pet-entially Yours: William
William is a nine-month-old hound mix who is looking for a family who will give him play time, walks and love. Contact the Dane County Humane Society for more details.
Newshounds Now Update: Kitty retirement
Lui and Oliver have the headlines from this week in the animal kingdom.
Cows on the Concourse returns Saturday for June Dairy Month
MADISON, Wis. -- June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin, and that means the 41st annual Cows on the Concourse is back. The event brings cows and…
Dr. Carrie Donahue answers your pet questions
Veterinarian Dr. Carrie Donahue answers your pet questions.
Training shows K9 handlers how to potentially save dogs' lives in emergency
JEFFERSON, Wis. -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office hosted a special law enforcement K9 training on Wednesday. Trainers from a group called OPK9 showed…
Rehabilitated bald eagle released at Milton Memorial Day event
MILTON, Wis. -- Visitors at a Memorial Day event in Milton got to see a special patriotic display Monday: the release of a rehabilitated bald eagle. The…
Newshounds Now Update: Otters on ice
Lui and Oliver have the headlines from this week in the animal kingdom.
Pet-entially Yours: Skippy
Skippy is a male American Blue Heeler mix up for adoption. Contact the Dane County Humane Society for more information.
Madison firefighters help rescue cat stuck in tree on city's north side
MADISON, Wis. -- A group of firefighters jumped into action to help rescue a cat from a tree on Madison's north side Monday morning.…
'Very unusual': DNR warns residents to take precautions after weekend bear attack
MADISON, Wis. -- Days after a couple was attacked by a bear in their Medford home, officials with the Department of Natural Resources are…
DNR asks public's help to protect turtles during nesting season
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources needs help protecting mother turtles and their babies. Nesting season for Wisconsin's 11 turtle species lasts from…
Newshounds Now Update: Puppy prom
Lui and Oliver have the headlines from this week in the animal kingdom.
Peregrine falcon chicks hatch at downtown MG&E station
Madison Gas & Electric says four peregrine falcon chicks have hatched at their downtown station this week.
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