SeaWorld San Diego's 20-year-old killer whale Nakai dies after infection
Following the death of Nakai, eight orcas remain at SeaWorld with an age range from 9 to 57 years old.
Following the death of Nakai, eight orcas remain at SeaWorld with an age range from 9 to 57 years old.
Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona the hippo gets a sibling
The new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking.
The new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking.
How to keep your pets safe during extreme heat
The strong summer heat is baking the D.C. region again this week, and with all the hot weather, officials are reminding pet owners to take steps to protect their furry friends.
The strong summer heat is baking the D.C. region again this week, and with all the hot weather, officials are reminding pet owners to take steps to protect their furry friends.
Nearly a dozen pups born to California wolf families
Two of California’s three existing wolf families, the Lassen pack and the Whaleback pack, have given birth to a total of 11 pups this year.
Two of California’s three existing wolf families, the Lassen pack and the Whaleback pack, have given birth to a total of 11 pups this year.
Killer whales hunt 9-foot great white shark in drone video
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
Virginia woman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store
The Virginia woman snapped photos of the reptile that she says was a rat snake.
The Virginia woman snapped photos of the reptile that she says was a rat snake.
Fancy Feast opens restaurant for humans with cat-inspired dishes
Cat lovers and owners will have a chance to try feline-inspired meals at a new pop-up restaurant in New York.
Cat lovers and owners will have a chance to try feline-inspired meals at a new pop-up restaurant in New York.
Puppy found wandering among McKinney Fire damage
A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.
A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.
'DOGust 1st' is the universal birthday for pets adopted from shelter
Shelter workers can generally estimate a dog's age, but often don’t know the precise date of when the animal was born.
Shelter workers can generally estimate a dog's age, but often don’t know the precise date of when the animal was born.
Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by respected scientific institute
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
Owner of grooming salon convicted of 17 counts of animal cruelty
The owner of Pampered Poodles, a Silver Spring pet grooming salon, has been convicted of 17 counts of animal cruelty.
The owner of Pampered Poodles, a Silver Spring pet grooming salon, has been convicted of 17 counts of animal cruelty.
Puppy rescued by firefighters after its head gets stuck in wheel
"This definitely gets filed in the puppies do the darndest things category," the Tennessee fire department said in a social media post.
"This definitely gets filed in the puppies do the darndest things category," the Tennessee fire department said in a social media post.
Bus driver keeps her cool as deer comes barreling through windshield
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
See why countless jellyfish are invading Israeli sea
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Birmingham Zoo: Lioness killed while meeting male lion
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Rescued beagles await new homes at animal shelter in Fairfax
FOX 5 was there to watch these animals' lives change for the better right in front of our eyes.
FOX 5 was there to watch these animals' lives change for the better right in front of our eyes.
How to keep rats away from your home without traps or poison
D.C. wrapped up an academy of sorts on Thursday giving residents the ability to learn more about rats and how to keep them away from your property.
D.C. wrapped up an academy of sorts on Thursday giving residents the ability to learn more about rats and how to keep them away from your property.
Dog owner speaks after pitbull mauls elderly man in Montgomery County
An elderly man is in the hospital after police say he was mauled by a neighbor’s pitbull in Aspen Hill.
An elderly man is in the hospital after police say he was mauled by a neighbor’s pitbull in Aspen Hill.
Dog saves owner after 70-foot fall off Tahoe cliff
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.