Rare insects found in South African flower shipment at Dulles Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted two rare insects in a shipment of flowers from South Africa, officials announced Monday.
Here's a look at the top pet names of 2024
Rover had the top pet names for male and females pets, as well as other unique subcategories such as “It Girl" names, food names, and more.
Ashes of puppy killed in tragic plane crash brought to deceased pilot's family in Virginia
The ashes of a pilot and a puppy killed in a plane crash last month were brought to the pilot's family in Northern Virginia.
2025 TSA Canine Calendar: Meet the dogs
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you’re a dog lover.
Video: Playful fox jumps around on slippery, snow-covered car
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
Watch: Adorable cat rescued from drainpipe
The cat was not injured after firefighters removed the animal from the drainpipe.
National Zoo kicks off holiday season with ZooLights
The Smithsonian National Zoo kicked off the holiday season with ZooLights on Friday.
DC’s new pandas enjoy first Washington snowflakes, play in new enclosure
D.C.’s new pair of three-year-old giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, got some play time in last week at their new home at Washington's National Zoo.
What happens when hungry cow won't leave? Hilarious encounter captured on video
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
Canadian zoo blames human error for gorilla’s tragic death: 'She will be deeply missed by all'
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.
Animal shelter asks for help after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
Wild horse shot, killed; officials offer $19,000 reward for information
Pyrite is the third wild horse to be shot and killed in the Onaqui Herd Management Area over the last 20 months.
Video: Missing wallaby captured in Kentucky after days on the lam
Home security video showed the missing marsupial darting through the streets of Chavies, Kentucky.
Caught on camera: Horses on the run corralled in Tacoma
The Grit City turned into the wild west as two horses ran wild through the streets before being corralled by cowboys Tuesday night.
See it: Butter the lucky horse beats the odds in dramatic 60-foot well rescue
"We were all amazed she came out without any major trauma," Riverside County Animal Services veterinarian Dr. Itzel Vizcarra said.
Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
Escaped monkeys update: They're ‘having an adventure’
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Asian elephant named 'Kamala' dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
An Asian elephant named Kamala had to be euthanized Friday, the Smithsonian National Zoo said over the weekend.
Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts
The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."