How to transition your pet into post-pandemic life as reopening continues
If your pet could talk, they would probably tell you to never leave the house. But many pet owners in the DMV are starting to notice behaviors of “separation anxiety” as more people begin returning to work in person.
If your pet could talk, they would probably tell you to never leave the house. But many pet owners in the DMV are starting to notice behaviors of “separation anxiety” as more people begin returning to work in person.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Dog plays peekaboo with owner in adorable video
A cute video shows Rocco, the dog, playing peekaboo whenever its owner calls its name.
A cute video shows Rocco, the dog, playing peekaboo whenever its owner calls its name.
Viral video shows driver and his parrot singing duet
A driver enjoyed a duet with his parrot in a viral video.
A driver enjoyed a duet with his parrot in a viral video.
No answers yet after all stingrays in ZooTampa's touch tank found dead
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Cicada pee is the newest thing to watch out for this summer
If you've felt some drops falling from the sky even when it's not raining outside, we've got some bad news for you - it might be cicada pee.
If you've felt some drops falling from the sky even when it's not raining outside, we've got some bad news for you - it might be cicada pee.
North American river otter spotted around National Mall
A North American river otter was spotted around the National Mall by members of the National Park Service.
A North American river otter was spotted around the National Mall by members of the National Park Service.
North Carolina coast 'mysterious mass' identified: What is the blob?
The National Park Service, which maintains Cape Lookout National Seashore where the blob was found, said it had identified the mysterious mass.
The National Park Service, which maintains Cape Lookout National Seashore where the blob was found, said it had identified the mysterious mass.
How to see the pandas when the National Zoo reopens this weekend
The National Zoo will be reopening Friday and visitors will finally be able to see the beloved pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji.
The National Zoo will be reopening Friday and visitors will finally be able to see the beloved pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji.
Cicadas Map 2021: Brood X emerges in DC, Maryland and Virginia
A map of Brood X cicadas set to emerge for the first time in 17 years.
A map of Brood X cicadas set to emerge for the first time in 17 years.
People are now eating cicadas found in their backyard - and you can too
People are starting to eat the Brood X cicadas they find in their backyard - and you can too!
People are starting to eat the Brood X cicadas they find in their backyard - and you can too!
WATCH: Whale shark swims up to boat off Florida coast
According to the World Wildlife Federation, whale sharks are the largest shark and are protected from fishing in many countries these days, but are in decline in some areas.
According to the World Wildlife Federation, whale sharks are the largest shark and are protected from fishing in many countries these days, but are in decline in some areas.
200-pound black bear spotted in a California backyard, triggering shelter-in-place
A black bear weighing about 200 pounds was spotted in a backyard, triggering a local shelter-in-place precaution.
A black bear weighing about 200 pounds was spotted in a backyard, triggering a local shelter-in-place precaution.
‘Match made in heaven’: Boy with prosthetic leg adopts dog with missing paw
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Missing Houston tiger: Carole Baskin offering $5,000 reward for safe return
Carole Baskin, the founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, and who was featured in the Netflix series 'The Tiger King,' is offering a $5,000 reward for the safe handover of a tiger who went missing in a Houston neighborhood.
Carole Baskin, the founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, and who was featured in the Netflix series 'The Tiger King,' is offering a $5,000 reward for the safe handover of a tiger who went missing in a Houston neighborhood.
Shelter searching for people who abandoned dog with chain embedded in neck
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
Rockville police looking for raccoon after child, dog were bitten Monday morning
A raccoon is still on the loose in Rockville after a child and a dog were bitten Monday morning. Police say if you see a raccoon acting strangely, you should call 911.
A raccoon is still on the loose in Rockville after a child and a dog were bitten Monday morning. Police say if you see a raccoon acting strangely, you should call 911.
Howard County police officer rescues injured bald eagle
A Howard County police officer on Monday added eagle rescue to his list of duties.
A Howard County police officer on Monday added eagle rescue to his list of duties.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.