100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle vanishes along North Carolina interstate
"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner told a local media outlet.
"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner told a local media outlet.
Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
2 dogs die during Alaska Iditarod race, prompting call from PETA to end the competition
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Detroit Zoo introduces king penguin that hatched last summer
The Detroit Zoo revealed its newest member of its penguin colony on Thursday. Guests at the zoo won't see him at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center until he develops his waterproof feathers.
The Detroit Zoo revealed its newest member of its penguin colony on Thursday. Guests at the zoo won't see him at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center until he develops his waterproof feathers.
Runaway horses gallop alongside drivers on Ohio highway
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
Legally blind student defies odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
Watch: Hiker rescues dog lost 1,000 feet up on trail
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.
Ann Arbor paranormal convention raises money for shelter animals
Pawtographs Parafest in Ann Arbor will raise money for pets at the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Pawtographs Parafest in Ann Arbor will raise money for pets at the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Dog runs to Troy doggy daycare for help after car crash
After a car crash in Clawson last weekend, a 4-year-old dog took off, running nearly a mile to a Troy doggy daycare and groomer where she is a frequent customer.
After a car crash in Clawson last weekend, a 4-year-old dog took off, running nearly a mile to a Troy doggy daycare and groomer where she is a frequent customer.
Five animals have now died recently at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Three of the five animals that died at the zoo occurred recently, including one on Feb. 1.
Three of the five animals that died at the zoo occurred recently, including one on Feb. 1.
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
Dogs, iguanas, alligator rescued from Detroit house fire
Several pets, including dogs, iguanas, and an alligator, were rescued from a Detroit house fire early Friday, while some animals were killed.
Several pets, including dogs, iguanas, and an alligator, were rescued from a Detroit house fire early Friday, while some animals were killed.
Colorado man bitten by pet Gila monster dead days later
Two Gila monsters and 26 spiders of different species were removed from the home after the rare bite, authorities said.
Two Gila monsters and 26 spiders of different species were removed from the home after the rare bite, authorities said.
70 coins pulled from white alligator's stomach in Nebraska
Last week, Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, underwent a procedure to remove a stomach full of coins. Leucism is a condition that causes partial loss of all types of pigmentation.
Last week, Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, underwent a procedure to remove a stomach full of coins. Leucism is a condition that causes partial loss of all types of pigmentation.
Pregnant elk soar through Tennessee skies in state's first-of-its-kind population study
It's all part of a groundbreaking study that aims to understand the population dynamics of the species better.
It's all part of a groundbreaking study that aims to understand the population dynamics of the species better.
Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill
One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.
One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.
Hawaiian cat lost during Maui wildfires reunited with family in Montana
After spending 100 days in the fire zone, the Maui Humane Society's Fire Task Force and trapping team were able to catch Mahina safely.
After spending 100 days in the fire zone, the Maui Humane Society's Fire Task Force and trapping team were able to catch Mahina safely.
Stolen farm animals found safe in Detroit; goat and calf still missing
A week after they were stolen, a bull and a sheep are headed back home to Pingree Farms in Detroit.
A week after they were stolen, a bull and a sheep are headed back home to Pingree Farms in Detroit.