Lawsuit aims to overturn pit bull ban in Prince George's County

For years, pit bulls have been banned in Prince George's County. Now, a federal lawsuit is seeking to overturn that ban.

Avoiding Tiger Mosquitos: What you need to know

Although mosquitoes are a typical summer nuisance, DMV residents should keep a watchful eye out for the Asian Tiger mosquito.

Maryland middle schoolers find rare pearl inside freshwater clam

A group of middle schoolers encountered a serendipitous surprise at Winters Run in Hartford County over the weekend.

Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say

Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.

It's National Dog Day and we're celebrating the pups in our lives!

It may seem as if National Dog Day happens more than once a year, but one day a year at least, social media is flooded with photos of adorable pups that make our hearts melt. 

Giant panda twins born in China as vulnerable species struggles to survive

Chinese veterinarians have been using artificial insemination to boost the population of vulnerable giant pandas, which rarely reproduce in the wild.

Boy, 8 years old, discovers giant shark tooth in South Carolina: 'Find of a lifetime'

An outdoorsy eight-year-old found a fossilized shark tooth from a long-extinct species while he was on a family vacation in South Carolina earlier this month of August 2022.

Dog blinded after ingesting oxycodone while on a walk at Palisades Park in Santa Monica

A dog named Chance the Rapper was blinded last week after his owner said he ingested an oxycodone tablet while the two were on a walk at Palisades Park in Santa Monica.