For those looking for an unconventional way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, several zoos across the country are once again offering the opportunity to name cockroaches and fish after exes—with some […] ...

Two animal deaths at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago have been traced to an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, according to a statement from zoo officials on Wednesday. It also announced that ...

Have an ex who won’t bug off? Go ahead and name a cockroach after them. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is once again offering the opportunity to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after anyone ...

As bird flu virus continues to spread in people, a Chicago zoo announced this week that two of its animals had died from infection, A beloved seven-year-old harbor seal named “Slater” and a ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — A harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo at Chicago‘s Lincoln Park Zoo died from avian influenza last week, zoo officials confirmed Wednesday. According to a spokesperson for the ...

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A seal and a flamingo chick died of highly pathogenic avian influenza last week at Lincoln Park Zoo, officials confirmed today. Testing has confirmed that HPAI was the cause of death for Teal ...

NBC Chicago also reported this week that bird flu was the cause of the recent deaths of a Chilean flamingo and harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo. The zoo said it was “near certain” that the animals got ...