Helen, world’s second oldest gorilla, dies at 64

The Louisville Zoo said caregivers had to euthanize the gorilla after her health started declining due to age.

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change

New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.

Milwaukee County Zoo: New animals welcomed to family

The Milwaukee County Zoo has added three female scimitar-horned oryx, and a group of six black-tailed prairie dogs to their habitats.

Brookfield cat hoarding, 73 need new homes
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Seventy-three cats were found inside a 1,200-square-foot condo in Brookfield, and they're now in need of new homes.

Miniature horse at UW-Whitewater, police capture safely

UW-Whitewater police captured a miniature horse that got loose on campus Wednesday, Oct. 5. He was sent safely home.

60+ cats rescued by Elmbrook Humane Society

Elmbrook Humane Society (EBHS) removed over 60 cats from a residence in Brookfield.

Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, dies at 22

Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.

How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation

Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.

Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish

The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.