Creature Feature: The Peculiar Mudpuppy
When you hear the word “mudpuppy” what do you picture?
It’s not a dirty dog, but rather a large, gray-brown, four-toed salamander with f...
Stories
An Inside Look at Shedd
As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Cooper from Watson? What's it like to drop everything and rush to Canada to help rescue a stranded beluga whale? Discover yourself with Shedd's stories and updates, sharing everything from new arrivals to animal rescues across the globe!
Creature Feature: Hidden Value of the Longnose Gar
The longnose gar is a curious-looking species, with a long skinny body complementing the slender snout that gives them their name. While this ma...
Building, Growing and Learning on the South Branch
Through rain and snow, wind and cold, habitat restoration must go on! Shedd’s Conservation Action Team, and the interns they bring along with th...
From Beak to Bottom: How Penguin Poop Can Inform Conservation
One penguin’s waste is another win for science! Researchers are studying what comes out of Magellanic penguins in Argentina to get a better idea...
Celebrating 50 Years of Impactful Environmental Laws
Congress signed four of the most monumental and impactful environmental laws in history 50 years ago in 1972: the Coastal Zone Management Act, t...
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Inspired by Teens – Young People Taking Action
Shedd’s Teen Council is a bright group of Chicago-area teens that serve as a sounding board for questions, feedback and suggestions related to S...
Photo: Isabella Alnemri