Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class

Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.

Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school

A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.

Zebra and giraffe bones seized at Dulles Airport

Zebra and giraffe bones were discovered at Washington Dulles International Airport on Tuesday. 

Heartbreaking photos show whale migrated 3,000 miles despite broken spine

She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.

Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont

Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.

VIDEO: Pit bull tears apart Tesla in PG County

More than 15 million viewers have seen an alarming video going viral on TikTok showing a pit bull attacking a Prince George’s County woman while she’s sitting inside her car, a Tesla.

Rhode Island police department debuts new puppy recruit spreading Christmas cheer

Officer Raymond L. Hopkinton is a Goldendoodle puppy who will serve as a "compassion canine" for the local police department in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.

'Medusa’ spotted with first calf of the North Atlantic right whale season

Biologists believe there are less than 350 North Atlantic right whales left in existence and have been considered an endangered species since 1970.

These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.

Dog runs on court during GW vs American basketball game

A dog ran onto the court Saturday night during the George Washington University vs. American University basketball game. 

PHOTOS: 25 puppies born at Homeward Trails animal shelter this week

A whopping 25 puppies were born this week at Homeward Trails animal shelter, setting a new record for dogs born in a week at the rescue.