The Detroit Zoo named its first baby gorilla 'Motema' through a public voting contest that required a $10 donation, benefiting the Gorilla SAFE program.

Wayne County, Michigan is combating the invasive spotted lanternfly, with sightings also in Monroe and Oakland counties. The state encourages residents to kill and report the pests to help protect agriculture.

The Detroit Zoo invites the public to name a baby gorilla through a donation-based voting system until September 9th, benefiting gorilla conservation efforts.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is caring for 30 abandoned birds and is asking for public help in both identifying the individual responsible and in managing the care for these and other animals.

Wayne County, Michigan, is set to receive radioactive waste from WWII's Manhattan Project, with concerns raised over safety and lack of public information.

Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit celebrates its 120th anniversary with festivities, highlighting its history as America's oldest public aquarium and its survival thanks to volunteers.

The Detroit Zoo celebrated the birth of its first baby gorilla to mother Bandia and father Mshindi, marking a milestone for the Great Apes of Harambee habitat.

The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids celebrates the birth of Chestnut, a new eastern mountain bongo calf, contributing to the conservation of the critically endangered species.

The Detroit Zoo euthanized Mike, a 13-year-old grizzly bear, after a decline in health, despite intense care and treatment efforts. The zoo mourns his loss.

The Genesee County Animal Shelter closed due to an outbreak of contagious diseases among dogs, despite vaccination efforts and a strict cleaning regimen. They are calling for public assistance with vaccinations and managing strays.

Park rangers at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore urge drivers to slow down for turtle crossing season, particularly for snapping turtles, and to check carefully before parking.

Potter Park Zoo in Michigan celebrates the birth of a red panda cub, contributing to the endangered species' conservation efforts. The cub is healthy, and the zoo has successfully bred 15-20 endangered animals in the last two years.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and partners secure $400 million for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes.