Animals

One rescued kitten in 1999 quietly changed the course of one Mid-Michigan family forever.

Groundhog Day predictions are in, and it’s bad news for winter-weary Michiganders. Woody the Woodchuck and Punxsutawney Phil both called for six more weeks of winter.

A new exhibition at the Sloan Museum of Discovery is changing how we see dinosaurs.

A Michigan State Police trooper was bitten while trying to help a stray dog exposed to extreme cold in Holly Township.

Michigan’s bear population is far larger than many residents realize, and the 2025 hunting season revealed just how big and healthy those bears are.

The Humane Society of Genesee County celebrates 100 years of rescuing and caring for pets.

Deer baiting in Michigan's Lower Peninsula stopped in 2008 to combat the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Lawmakers are looking to make a change.

A Menominee County Deputy rescued an injured, cold, and malnourished bobcat kitten named Bobbi found along Highway 41.

A great horned owl found hog-tied inside a discarded seed bag in West Michigan is fighting for its life. Wildlife rehabilitators say the cruelty is among the worst they’ve ever seen.

A Flint-area pet treat company is recalling certain dog treats sold across the Midwest after testing found possible Salmonella contamination.

Michigan State Police rescued a deer trapped in a wrought iron fence in Spring Arbor Township. Using a floor jack and careful handling, troopers freed the animal safely.

Don’t let bees turn your cozy Michigan home into their winter getaway. Here are 24 simple ways to keep them out this fall.