Maryland Zoo welcomes 3 brand-new penguin chicks
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore announced on Friday that three brand-new penguin chicks have been welcomed in to the world.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore announced on Friday that three brand-new penguin chicks have been welcomed in to the world.
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Organization formed to help catch zebras loose in Prince George's County asked to stand down
The search is still on for the two zebras who have been on the loose in Prince George’s County since August.
The search is still on for the two zebras who have been on the loose in Prince George’s County since August.
Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
Joro spiders invade parts of northern Georgia
The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.
The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.
PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
Dog rescued from waist-deep mud near DC's Kingman Island bike trail
Humane Rescue Alliance animal control officers have rescued a senior-aged dog who was trapped in waist-deep mud Wednesday near the Kingman Island bike trail.
Humane Rescue Alliance animal control officers have rescued a senior-aged dog who was trapped in waist-deep mud Wednesday near the Kingman Island bike trail.
'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
VIDEO: Bear crashes wedding, unfazed guest continues eating dinner
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
VIDEO: Fort Worth police rescue kitten alongside Texas interstate
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
Maryland prosecutors settle with store that kept selling puppies despite ban
The Maryland Attorney General’s office has settled with a pet store that persisted in selling puppies despite a ban.
The Maryland Attorney General’s office has settled with a pet store that persisted in selling puppies despite a ban.
Death of missing zebra in Prince George's County took nearly one month to be made public
One of the zebras that went missing from a farm in Prince George's County was found dead nearly a month ago, a development that only became public Thursday night.
One of the zebras that went missing from a farm in Prince George's County was found dead nearly a month ago, a development that only became public Thursday night.
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.
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.
Zebra that escaped from farm in Prince George's County confirmed dead; 2 remain loose
Officials from the Maryland Natural Resources Police confirm one of the escaped zebras in Prince George's County has been found dead.
Officials from the Maryland Natural Resources Police confirm one of the escaped zebras in Prince George's County has been found dead.
Nearly 100 rattlesnakes pulled from under Santa Rosa home
Coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake is probably the last place most people want to be.
Coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake is probably the last place most people want to be.
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.
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
Woman burned chasing dog into scalding hot spring at Yellowstone National Park
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.