Watch: Man saves drowning antelope after elephant alerts zoo staff
A dramatic rescue played out at a zoo in Guatemala City after an antelope fell into a pool of water and began to struggle – and it was all thanks to a vigilant elephant named 'Trompita.'
A dramatic rescue played out at a zoo in Guatemala City after an antelope fell into a pool of water and began to struggle – and it was all thanks to a vigilant elephant named 'Trompita.'
'DC9' eaglet removed from nest, tagged for research purposes
At just six weeks old, DC9 is already a star.
At just six weeks old, DC9 is already a star.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
Dog tied to hydrant; Wisconsin Humane Society's compassionate response
A Wisconsin Humane Society Facebook post on Thursday morning, May 5 is evoking a strong emotional response – and shining light on a dog now known as Baby Girl.
A Wisconsin Humane Society Facebook post on Thursday morning, May 5 is evoking a strong emotional response – and shining light on a dog now known as Baby Girl.
Fox sightings on the rise across DC region
If you feel like you’re seeing and hearing more wildlife lately, it is not your imagination.
If you feel like you’re seeing and hearing more wildlife lately, it is not your imagination.
Search underway for 'extremely dangerous' coyote that attacked Dallas 2-year-old
A 2-year-old child is in critical condition at the hospital after being attacked by a coyote in Dallas. Game wardens are now actively searching for the animal. The coyote is considered extremely dangerous.
A 2-year-old child is in critical condition at the hospital after being attacked by a coyote in Dallas. Game wardens are now actively searching for the animal. The coyote is considered extremely dangerous.
Look out for tick known to cause red meat allergy in the DMV, health experts warn
Health experts are issuing a warning to keep an eye out for ticks this spring as a certain type is popping up in the DMV and can cause people to develop an allergy to red meat.
Health experts are issuing a warning to keep an eye out for ticks this spring as a certain type is popping up in the DMV and can cause people to develop an allergy to red meat.
French Bulldog stolen in Southwest, police say
Another dog has been stolen in the District.
Another dog has been stolen in the District.
Animal shelters across DC region make adoption easier as many near capacity
Animal shelters across the D.M.V. are at capacity and they need your help to empty them.
Animal shelters across the D.M.V. are at capacity and they need your help to empty them.
2 creatures could cause Rock Creek Park closure to become permanent
If you've been enjoying the extended closure of Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park, you have two creatures to thank for it.
If you've been enjoying the extended closure of Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park, you have two creatures to thank for it.
Dog's personality may not be related to its breed, research finds
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Dog of terminally ill Philadelphia woman receives hundreds of adoption requests
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Service dogs stolen by 15-year-olds rescued in Prince George's County
Police say two service dogs are safe after they were taken by two 15-year-olds during a car theft in Northwest near the U Street corridor Wednesday afternoon.
Police say two service dogs are safe after they were taken by two 15-year-olds during a car theft in Northwest near the U Street corridor Wednesday afternoon.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
New video shows wild turkey harassing biker along Anacostia trail
New video sent to FOX 5 shows another biker being harassed by the wild turkey that has been terrorizing people on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail in Northeast.
New video sent to FOX 5 shows another biker being harassed by the wild turkey that has been terrorizing people on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail in Northeast.
Wild turkey blamed for attacks on Anacostia hikers
Authorities in D.C. are searching for a male turkey that has been spotted chasing after and even attacking people on the popular Anacostia Riverwalk Trail in Northeast.
Authorities in D.C. are searching for a male turkey that has been spotted chasing after and even attacking people on the popular Anacostia Riverwalk Trail in Northeast.
Authorities search for dog abuse suspect caught on camera in DC
Humane Resource Alliance officials are working to find a suspect caught on camera abusing a dog in Northeast D.C.
Humane Resource Alliance officials are working to find a suspect caught on camera abusing a dog in Northeast D.C.
Dog found after colliding with car in Beltsville; Prince George's County seeks public's help
Prince George's County Fire and EMS is asking for the public's help identifying a dog found after it collided with a vehicle on Thursday.
Prince George's County Fire and EMS is asking for the public's help identifying a dog found after it collided with a vehicle on Thursday.
Dog sitter arrested for kicking, punching dog after abuse is caught on video, police say
Officers with an Arizona police department arrested a man who they say was caught on video kicking and punching a dog he was babysitting.
Officers with an Arizona police department arrested a man who they say was caught on video kicking and punching a dog he was babysitting.