Animals

Michigan residents can now legally feed deer and elk in their backyards under a new law, but there are a few important restrictions to know before putting out feed.

A Clinton County man is facing 50 charges after investigators say he spent months illegally shooting deer from his vehicle and leaving the animals where they fell.

The Detroit Zoo has a new baby gorilla, and it's a historic moment. The newborn is just the second gorilla ever born at the zoo in nearly 100 years.

A Michigan campground on Isle Royale is closed after wolves ripped through a camping shelter looking for food. Thankfully no one was hurt, but officials say improperly stored food is creating a growing problem.

Two dogs in Detroit died during last week's extreme heat in separate incidents. Rescue groups say they'd been trying to help for months and are now calling for tougher penalties for animal neglect.

The Michigan DNR is asking residents to report gray fox sightings and submit photos after new research suggests the elusive animals are much rarer than previously believed.

Most birds that visit your backyard feeder are protected by law. House sparrows are one of the few exceptions. Here's why they're considered an invasive species in Michigan.

The Michigan DNR has confirmed 13 cougar sightings so far in 2026, including one case involving two adult cougars in the Upper Peninsula.

First responders in Lapeer County made a disturbing discovery during a welfare check when they found more than 100 living cats and dozens of dead cats inside a Dryden Township home.

A decapitated goat, headless birds, and dead fish have been found dumped at a Michigan cemetery multiple times, and police say the case may involve cult activity.

Michigan elk hunt applications open Friday, but with fewer licenses available this year, landing a tag won’t be easy.

A proposed Michigan deer hunting rule could soon limit hunters to harvesting just one buck per year, and hunters across the state already have plenty to say about it.