Florida wildlife investigators bust million-dollar flying squirrel trafficking ring
A group of flying squirrel smugglers has been grounded after a 19-month-long investigation that stretched across the country and as far as Asia, Florida wildlife officials say.
Tennessee fisherman catches bass holding snake in its mouth
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
Police rescue 'missing' dog that was stuck under owner's reclining chair for 2 days
The 93-year-old woman called police about her missing dog. When officers arrived at her home, they spotted a small face peering out from under the recliner, where the pup had been stuck for two days.
Woman finds 2-headed snake in her house
A North Carolina woman who found a two-headed snake in her house decided to find it a home.
Petco stops selling dog shock collars, asks its competitors to do the same
Petco has stopped selling shock collars and it’s calling on others in the pet industry to follow its lead.
Tasmanian devils return to Australia for 1st time in 3,000 years, with help from Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.
Surprise! Orangutan gives birth to healthy baby at zoo, despite negative pregnancy tests
Zookeepers at a zoo in the UK were shocked to find one of their orangutans had given birth in her enclosure, months after her pregnancy tests came back negative.
Elderly dog with the ‘cutest shuffle’ rescued from being euthanized after CA wildfires burned home
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
Puppy rescued from charred remains of home in California as wildfires burn through West Coast
Rescuers found a puppy sheltering within the charred remains on a property impacted by the Berry Creek fires.
St. Louis Zoo says python laid 7 eggs without male help
Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for at least two decades.
Michigan Humane Society shelters 34 dogs evacuated from Hurricane Laura
The Michigan Humane Society accepted 34 dogs from shelters around Louisiana, which was among the two states that were bracing for the hurricane.
FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle
Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
National Zoo's Mei Xiang gives birth to giant panda cub
The Smithsonian National Zoo is welcoming a brand new addition today!
Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
‘Can’t say you see that everyday’: Crew ‘catches’ cat stuck in open ocean during fishing trip
A fishing charter made an unexpected rescue while out on an excursion
Michigan breeders reunited with puppies they say were stolen at gunpoint outside 12 Oaks Mall
A pair of Michigan breeders have been reunited with two puppies they say were stolen at gunpoint outside a mall in Oakland County.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
‘Rojo, put your tail down’: Cat interrupts virtual parliament meeting
A virtual U.K. parliament meeting was interrupted by a furry guest.