Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer

Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.

After being surrendered to shelter, 19-year-old dog showered with love by best friends

Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.

Cats rescued from Ukraine looking for forever homes in DMV

A local animal rescue is welcoming 24 cats from Ukraine in hopes of finding them homes in the DMV region.

Dinosaurs live on, at least outside this retired teacher’s Nevada home

The display is up year-round, but for Halloween, Steve Springer said he has added skulls, dismembered body parts, spiders, and a giant blow-up dragon.

Luke the lion dies at the National Zoo after years long battle with spinal disease

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is mourning the loss of longtime resident Luke the lion, according to a press release from the Zoo. He was 17-year-old.

Rusty the red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo, has died

A red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo and captivated the D.C. area and beyond, has died unexpectedly, according to The Pueblo Zoo.

Watch: Rescuers free entangled humpback whale in Canada

The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.

Stolen otter statue returned to downtown Fredericksburg

Adeline, the mother otter statue at Hurkamp Park in Fredericksburg, VA, was returned after it was stolen last weekend. 

Squirrel spotted in Sonoma Restaurant

A baby squirrel was spotted inside Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar in Southeast D.C. Monday afternoon. 

Helen, world’s second oldest gorilla, dies at 64

The Louisville Zoo said caregivers had to euthanize the gorilla after her health started declining due to age.