Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
ZooLights returns to National Zoo for holiday season
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition, ZooLights, returns this holiday season!
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition, ZooLights, returns this holiday season!
Watch: Heroic mom saves young daughter from rabid raccoon attack
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Deer spotted running around Oregon neighborhood with Christmas lights
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
'Reckless driver' turns out to be dog behind wheel of Texas parking lot crash
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.
4 lion cubs saved from Ukraine war arrive at Minnesota sanctuary
Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.
Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.
British feline, 27, becomes ‘world’s oldest living cat’
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
22-year-old Los Angeles dog named oldest dog alive by Guinness World Records
You may spot the oldest dog alive walking around Venice Beach or cruising with his humans along Pacific Coast Highway.
You may spot the oldest dog alive walking around Venice Beach or cruising with his humans along Pacific Coast Highway.
PETA blasts 'shameful' National Dog Show whose best-in-show winner is owned by NFL player
Chargers' Morgan Fox owns a 3-year-old French bulldog.
Chargers' Morgan Fox owns a 3-year-old French bulldog.
Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
Holiday foods that are surprisingly good for your dog
There’s good news for people who want to celebrate turkey day with their favorite furry friend.
There’s good news for people who want to celebrate turkey day with their favorite furry friend.
Watch FOX 5 DC's "Beyond The Lens" Best of 2022 Special featuring our talented photojournalists
In FOX 5's “Beyond The Lens,” Shirin Rajaee takes a look back at the unique stories our talented photojournalists put together throughout 2022.
In FOX 5's “Beyond The Lens,” Shirin Rajaee takes a look back at the unique stories our talented photojournalists put together throughout 2022.
Tennessee authorities search for person who set dog on fire
“Our team is heartbroken by Diamond’s story,” Metro Animal Care and Control said in a Facebook post.
“Our team is heartbroken by Diamond’s story,” Metro Animal Care and Control said in a Facebook post.
Why jellyfish show up on shore during a storm – and why most fish don’t
Most other sea creatures don’t make such an appearance – so, what makes the jellyfish different? The answer is both simple and complex, and involves the animal’s biology and behavior.
Most other sea creatures don’t make such an appearance – so, what makes the jellyfish different? The answer is both simple and complex, and involves the animal’s biology and behavior.
Las Vegas pigs once again dining on casino scraps after COVID-19 lockdown
Now that restaurants are operating agaiin, pigs are now eating again.
Now that restaurants are operating agaiin, pigs are now eating again.
Utah horse returns home to owner after 8 years of running with wild mustangs: 'It’s a miracle'
Shane Adams grew up riding and training horses his entire life, but he's never experienced as strong a bond as he had with Mongo.
Shane Adams grew up riding and training horses his entire life, but he's never experienced as strong a bond as he had with Mongo.
Snoop Dogg launches pet accessory line: 'If my dogs ain't fresh, I ain't fresh'
“Snoop Doggie Doggs” includes dog apparel, plush toys, bowls, and leashes.
“Snoop Doggie Doggs” includes dog apparel, plush toys, bowls, and leashes.
Fossil of car-sized sea turtle, likely one of the largest ever, unearthed in Spain
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
Tearjerking video: Chimpanzee reunited with newborn baby after nearly 2-day separation
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.