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Chicago zoo sees ‘beloved’ seal and baby flamingo die from bird flu as virus mutates

Teal the Chilean flamingo had just been born last fall and Slater the harbor seal was often seen training with keepers

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Free days at Chicago museums and attractions: When and where to go

For year-round free admission, consider becoming a member of your favorite museum, zoo or outdoor garden attraction.

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Families open presents and rush outdoors on an unseasonably warm Christmas Day

Temps in the 50s that may be tied to an El Niño pattern over the Pacific brought many Chicagoans to Lincoln Park. But normal weather will return later in the week.

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Lincoln Park Zoo langur declared cancer-free

Zhang the Francois’ Langur recovered after two surgeries. The procedure’s success means with early detection, these monkeys, who are predisposed to a certain oral cancer, can be saved, she added.

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Lincoln Park Zoo warns of wildlife trafficking through airports, including O’Hare, during holiday travel season

Wildlife trafficking is prevalent during this time of year, according to Lincoln Park Zoo, which is working to raise awareness of the issue with the public and enforcement agencies.

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Goodbye, Cooper’s Hawk. Group to rename birds named after people

The American Ornithological Society’s plan has sparked a debate in the birding community.

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Things to do in Chicago Oct. 19-25: The Mix

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a relocated ‘Twelfth Night’ and a museum exhibit on Jewish delis are among the entertainment highlights this week.

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Lincoln Park Zoo celebrates the birth of an endangered zebra

On Monday, 16-year-old mom Adia gave birth to a female newborn weighing more than 105 pounds. The foal is taking baby steps and will eventually grow to 850 pounds.

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Summertime festivals and special events offer fun for all ages

Food, drinks, music and community flow freely at these Chicago-area festivals and events.

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Ailing centuries-old tree cut down at Lincoln Park Zoo

The first signs the tree’s days were numbered appeared in the summer of 2021 when it prematurely dropped its leaves.

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Walmart’s plan to close stores slammed, an El Chapo crime saga update and more in your Chicago news roundup

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3 lion cubs greet visitors at Lincoln Park Zoo

Lion cubs Sidai, Pesho and Lomelok were born in January and can now be seen at Lincoln Park Zoo.

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African lion Zari gives birth to 3 cubs at Lincoln Park Zoo

The cubs appear to be healthy and began nursing within their first hours, zoo officials said.

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Illinois legislature passes assault weapon ban, a new tool for Metra riders and more in your Chicago news roundup

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African lion Zari due to deliver new cubs any day now at Lincoln Park Zoo

An ultrasound revealed that 4-year-old Zari is expecting at least two cubs, zoo officials announced Monday.

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Lincoln Park Zoo’s 24-year-old giraffe Etana dies

The zoo said she passed away quickly overnight after an acute change in her health.

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New cub(s) in town? Lincoln Park Zoo announces lion pregnancy

Officials said the pregnancy could bring up to five new cubs to the zoo, an “exciting” prospect for both the zoo and a “vulnerable” African lion population.

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People can learn to coexist with urban wildlife. Lincoln Park Zoo is showing how.

By studying animals in urban habitats, we’re learning not just about them, but also about us, and how our worlds affect one another. The zoo is working with nearly 50 cities across the world to promote coexistence

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Holiday things to do in Chicago: Christmas lights, skates, crafts and more family fun

‘Tis the season to take advantage of cozy winter events in and around Chicago with the whole family.

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Skokie woman mourned after fatal crash with US Capitol rioter, Quinn skips mayor’s race and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Lincoln Park Zoo’s new lion habitat wins Chicago Innovation Award for development and features

The habitat features temperature-regulated rocks, zip lines and pulleys that deliver meals in a way that allows for stalking and hunting behavior, and an enclosure that allows visitors a nearly nose-to-nose experience.

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300-year-old oak tree at Lincoln Park Zoo will be removed in 2023

The tree, which predates the City of Chicago’s founding in 1837, has been a part of the zoo’s natural landscape since its beginnings.

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Chicago’s most rom-com-worthy locations? Sun-Times readers weigh in

If you were writing a Chicago-set rom-com, where would your lovebirds meet? From O’Hare to food trucks, museums, parks and more — Sun-Times readers have a few suggestions.

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Animals: Evidence of social relationships between chimpanzees, gorillas

The first evidence of lasting social relationships between chimpanzees and gorillas in the wild has been found during a long-term study led by primatologist Crickette Sanz at Washington University in St. Louis. Read more on Dynamite News

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Fall Entertainment Guide 2022: Family Fun

As the weather cools down, take advantage of family-friendly fall activities, like pumpkin picking, theater shows and special events in the Chicago area.

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