Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida

A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.

Dog trapped under debris in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida rescued by HRA team

The Humane Rescue Alliance has shared photos of a dog their team helped rescue as part of their response to assist in disaster relief efforts in New Orleans following Hurricane Ida. 

Last chance to catch Maryland monarchs before migration

If you haven’t taken the time to see the monarch butterflies in Maryland before they migrate to Mexico, your time is running out.

Virginia zoo announces births of three new cheetah litters

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the births of three cheetah litters, welcoming a total of 11 new cubs.

Ocean experts working to save fin whale stranded near Delaware shore

Ocean experts in Delaware are on the scene after a fin whale became stranded on the bayside of the Point of Cape Henlopen State Park.

Woman finds home trashed by pair of cows who broke in

Chelsea Hingston, who lives in Tasmania, came home to find her two cows inside her home after having trashed the place.

TSA canine handler rescues groundhog on airport runway at Dulles

A Transportation Security Administration canine handler got a new temporary partner when he teamed up with a groundhog at Washington Dulles International Airport recently.

Dog food recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D

51,000 packages of Simply Nourish dog food have been recalled due to high levels of vitamin D that may cause serious health problems in dogs.

Preventing and treating bug bites from old and new creepy crawlers this summer

Although warm, summer weather means more time outside, it also means more bugs and more bug bites! While we're familiar with bumps from bees, ticks and mosquitos, DMV residents are noticing unfamiliar bites that can be painful.

China's migrating elephant herd may be finally heading home

The herd of elephants that made international headlines after wandering the populated streets of China may be finally heading home.

Mystery bug afflicting DC area residents linked to Brood X: expert

Cicada-weary DC area residents were just recovering from the onslaught of Brood X when a new creepy bug settled in for the summer.

Fishermen rescue woman fending off aggressive coyote on Cape Cod beach

Just offshore, Captain William Kelley and fisherman Andrew DeCarton heard Marcy Sterlis crying “help me” and “he won’t leave me alone” as a coyote circled her.