National Zoo vaccinating some primates; lions and tigers still recovering from COVID-19

As the National Zoo’s lions and tigers continue to recover after testing presumptive positive for COVID-19, the staff began vaccinating some of the zoo’s primates.

Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua

A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.

Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video

The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.

National Zoo lions, tigers who tested positive for COVID-19 ‘showing improvement’

All of the surviving big cats at the National Zoo in D.C. who tested presumptive positive for the novel coronavirus two weeks ago are now eating and showing improvement, but they’re still suffering from pneumonia, officials announced on Friday.

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

Washington Capitals introduce new team dog Biscuit

The Washington Capitals have announced the newest member of the team -- a 9-week-old puppy named Biscuit.

Mama bear and cub enjoy slides at North Carolina playground

Fifth-grade teacher Betsie Stockslager recorded the video as the bears played at Isaac Dickson Elementary School.

Smithsonian staff hand raising abandoned cheetah cub

The staff at the Smithsonian are hand raising a male cheetah cub after he was abandoned. 

Singapore zoo: Panda father celebrates gender reveal party

Keepers at a Singapore zoo have confirmed that the first panda cub to be born there is a male, and they enlisted the help of proud dad Kai Kai to help spread the word.

Baby giraffe: Oklahoma zoo welcomes healthy female calf

The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed the newest adorable addition to their animal family, a healthy and tall female baby giraffe.

Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away

An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.