Jurassic- era 'extremely rare fossils' discovered in Utah, a milestone in US paleontology
Rare and significant fossils have been discovered at Lake Powell in Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
Box of giraffe poop seized at MSP Airport
A woman was stopped at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for attempting to bring giraffe poop into the country to make a necklace.
'Momo' the monkey captured after running loose through Indiana neighborhood
“That was more than enough monkey business for us." Earlier, police said there were reports of minor injuries from the monkey.
Departure of DC's beloved pandas may signal wider Chinese pullback
Wearing an "I Love Pandas" T-shirt and clutching a panda-covered diary, Kelsey Lambert bubbled with excitement as she glimpsed the real thing. She and her mother, Alison, had made a special trip from San Antonio just to watch the National Zoo's furry rock stars casually munching bamboo and rolling around on the grass.
North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing
Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.
Grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park leaves couple, dog dead
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark
A Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.
Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’
In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.
South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'
Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.
K-9 dog may lose use of hind legs after spinal cord injury during training
A Wisconsin K-9 named Jaxx is confronting an uncertain future as he may lose the use of his hind legs due to a spinal cord injury sustained during training.
Postal worker rescues beagle after venomous snake bite
The postal worker, identified as Holle Prigmore, creatively used one of the home’s security cameras to alert the family that their dog had been bitten, then proceeded to take the pup to the vet.
13-foot alligator killed after human remains pulled out of waterway in Florida: Authorities
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
Smithsonian welcomes five new cheetah cubs born at Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has welcomed five new cheetah cubs to the family!
Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says
Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.
Sibling cats left at shelter with heartbreaking note: 'My mom can’t take care of me anymore'
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
Maryland man reels in record-breaking sheepshead fish
A Maryland man caught a record-breaking sheepshead fish on Sunday.
Watch: Adorable rescue goat learns to walk with prosthetic legs
Stanley is doing more than just walking: he’s thriving.
Manatee spotted in Rhode Island saltwater pond is first known New England sighting since 2016
A manatee was seen in a saltwater pond in Rhode Island, in a rare sighting since the marine mammal does not frequent New England waters.
First wild spotless giraffe found in Namibia, conservation group says
The Angolan giraffe was spotted in Africa and is believed to be only the second in the world.