Rush University doctors perform first of its kind surgery on a monkey
The successful surgery means more langurs can be saved with early detection.
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The successful surgery means more langurs can be saved with early detection.
He recently had surgery to remove a malignant tumor from the roof of his mouth. it's the first time doctors have been able to identify and treat the endangered species with this kind of oral cancer.
The Lincoln Park Zoo will be decked out with festive LED displays, a light maze, and even a Ferris wheel.
The zoo earned renewed accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which also awarded the zoo for its work with chimpanzees and apes from the Congo basin.
Dementia patients will be able to connect with wildlife at the zoo and be part of a special community.
The Lincoln Park Zoo provides a fun and educational experience for its visitors. Now, it's also helping a unique population: people with dementia, as well as their family, friends, and caregivers.
Her mom, 16-year-old Adia, gave birth in the early hours on Monday. The newborn was able to run an hour later.
The job of the newly-selected "Ambassa-Dog" is to promote safe outdoor digging.
One was Sunday night in Roseland. The other was not far from the Lincoln Park Zoo. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza has more on the weekend violence.
One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Four others self-transported.
The shooting happened around 5 a.m. outside Lincoln Park Zoo, located in the 2000 block of North Clark Street.
Rainy weather delayed the tree being cut down Monday.
After nearly three centuries, the zoo says the 70-foot oak has reached its natural end. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
It was here before Chicago was officially a city, but the tree has reached the end of its natural life.
A historic bur oak tree was scheduled to be removed Monday at the Lincoln Park Zoo, but the less than ideal weather is delaying its cut down until tomorrow.
These fuzzy little cuties were born in January and have now passed all the necessary milestones to introduce them to the public.
The zoo staff wants to remind guests it's the cub's choice if they want to venture out into the outdoor enclosure where we'd be able to see them.
The three male cubs were born on Jan. 9.
The zoo said their little ears are starting to unfold.
The three lion cubs were born about two weeks ago to mom, Zari.
Staff at the zoo's nutrition center say they are monitoring her diet to make sure she has enough nutrients and energy for the cubs.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is making sure mom Zari is getting all the love she needs while taking care of her three new babies.
We got a new look at the three newborn lion cubs at the Lincoln Park Zoo. The mother, Zari, is seen in video from the zoo nursing her cubs. They were born on Monday.
The mother, Zari, is seen in video from the zoo nursing her cubs. They were born on Monday.
The zoo is monitoring mom and the cubs by camera to give them some privacy.
