That rhythmic summertime buzz is back: the cicadas have returned. For the first time in 221 years, more than 1 million cicadas are simultaneously emerging throughout the country. In a rare emergence, ...

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (CBS) -- With 17-year periodical cicadas on seemingly every outdoor surface in parts of the Chicago area, some veterinarians — even emergency vets — are getting calls to treat ...

Cicadas are related to crustaceans like shrimp and crabs. Like shrimp, the insects' hard shells hide a nibble of protein that is a sought-after snack for many animals — including dogs. “Consider their ...

The great cicada comeback has hit the U.S., with multiple states expecting two broods to reappear by the trillions. While cicadas swarm this season — plus leave their hard exoskeletons behind — should ...

Do you hear a loud hissing sound during the day? Yes, it sounds eerie, but it's a natural phenomenon. Dog-day cicadas appear throughout Texas during the summer months. Here is why these insects are ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- On the verge of a historic cicada double brood emergence in the Chicago area, many pet parents are wondering if it's safe for their fur babies to eat these insects. Josie Benedetti ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Cicadas aren’t toxic and they ...

Officials are warning pet owners to "take special precautions" as a historic cicada emergence begins in the city and suburbs. The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control issued an alert ...