Video: Owners wrest puppy from python’s grip after snake lunges from bushes, coils around dog

The video, which was captured by the family’s security camera, showed the puppy sniffing around in the backyard, before a snake lunged out from a nearby bush and coiled itself around the small dog.

Oregon mink farm confirms presence of coronavirus

In the United States, Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin have already reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink.

Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home

A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears. 

Ariana Grande to open animal rescue center in Los Angeles 

Ariana Grande, one of the most recognizable names in pop music, announced Wednesday she will open an animal rescue center in Los Angeles.

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.

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.

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.