Maryland Zoo animals participate in 'Olympic-inspired' events
Animals at the Maryland Zoo flexed their Olympic-inspired moves in the zoo’s Olympic events.
Maryland man spends 8 hours catching 300lb swordfish, ends up in hospital with infection
This year the Big Fish Classic Tournament more than lived up to its name.
What pet owners need to know about grooming regulations, licensing in the DMV
After a D.C. family says their dog died in the care of an Adams Morgan groomer, FOX 5 is digging deeper into regulations on the industry in the DMV.
Family heartbroken after dog dies following trip to DC groomer
A family in Adams Morgan is grieving after a trip to the groomer left their dog dead. The incident is now under investigation, but the owner wants answers.
Arlington homeowner faces backlash for using 'spike mats' to keep pets out of yard
Pet owners are at odds with a homeowner in Arlington who’s taken matters into his own hands in order to stop dogs from using his yard as a bathroom.
Acid-shooting 'spider-scorpion' found in Texas park creeps out social media
The vinegaroon is named for its ability to shoot acidic vinegar from its whip
Mother deer comes running to crying newborn human baby
An Ohio mother recognized a familiar maternal instinct in a female deer that came running out of the woods to check on her crying human baby.
Moments before fledgling bald eagle’s 1st flight caught on video
A baby bald eagle seemed almost ready to spread its wings and fly in a video captured in Colorado.
Firefighters rescue dog trapped 5 days in wall of Cincinnati home
Gertie the dog was missing for five days until the Cincinnati Fire Department found her trapped in between the walls in an Ohio garage.
Lost dog rescued after being stranded at sea for 3 hours
A springer spaniel was saved by rescuers after being lost at sea for three hours and seemed to enjoy his ride back to his owners on the lifeboat.
'Glass octopus' sighted by marine scientists in Pacific Ocean
The "glass octopus" is almost completely transparent besides its optic nerve, eyeballs, and digestive tract.
2 bull sharks swam up Mississippi River to St. Louis, study finds
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
Otters welcomed back to Maryland Zoo after months of renovations
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has welcomed back North American river otters Piper and Hudson after several months of extensive renovations to their habitat in the Maryland Wilderness.
Grizzly bear pulls California woman out of tent in Montana, kills her
The bear was estimated to weigh about 400 pounds and has yet to be located by wildlife officials.
Diners' discarded oyster shells help establish new colonies, experts say
Oyster shells discarded by diners in Atlantic City help establish new colonies, according to experts.
Ducklings find new home, neighbors at senior living facility in Ashburn
A senior living facility in Ashburn is the new home for a mother duck and her babies, and residents have been ensuring their facility is a safe and welcoming place for the family to call their own.
SC man captures video of law-abiding alligator using crosswalk
A bicyclist in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina captured video of a law-abiding alligator using the crosswalk to cross the street.
Bear invades home, raids pantry and freezer while residents watch
A fairly large bear made its way into a California family’s home and raided their pantry and freezer before exiting.
Maryland law bans sale of dogs, cats at pet stores
A new law went into effect Thursday, definitively banning Maryland pet stores from selling dogs and cats.
Video: Walmart employee restrains deer that entered store
An intrepid Walmart employee managed to restrain a deer that accidentally entered a Wisconsin store on June 23.