Acid-shooting 'spider-scorpion' found in Texas park creeps out social media
The vinegaroon is named for its ability to shoot acidic vinegar from its whip
The vinegaroon is named for its ability to shoot acidic vinegar from its whip
Mother deer comes running to crying newborn human baby
An Ohio mother recognized a familiar maternal instinct in a female deer that came running out of the woods to check on her crying human baby.
An Ohio mother recognized a familiar maternal instinct in a female deer that came running out of the woods to check on her crying human baby.
Moments before fledgling bald eagle’s 1st flight caught on video
A baby bald eagle seemed almost ready to spread its wings and fly in a video captured in Colorado.
A baby bald eagle seemed almost ready to spread its wings and fly in a video captured in Colorado.
Firefighters rescue dog trapped 5 days in wall of Cincinnati home
Gertie the dog was missing for five days until the Cincinnati Fire Department found her trapped in between the walls in an Ohio garage.
Gertie the dog was missing for five days until the Cincinnati Fire Department found her trapped in between the walls in an Ohio garage.
Lost dog rescued after being stranded at sea for 3 hours
A springer spaniel was saved by rescuers after being lost at sea for three hours and seemed to enjoy his ride back to his owners on the lifeboat.
A springer spaniel was saved by rescuers after being lost at sea for three hours and seemed to enjoy his ride back to his owners on the lifeboat.
'Glass octopus' sighted by marine scientists in Pacific Ocean
The "glass octopus" is almost completely transparent besides its optic nerve, eyeballs, and digestive tract.
The "glass octopus" is almost completely transparent besides its optic nerve, eyeballs, and digestive tract.
2 bull sharks swam up Mississippi River to St. Louis, study finds
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
Otters welcomed back to Maryland Zoo after months of renovations
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has welcomed back North American river otters Piper and Hudson after several months of extensive renovations to their habitat in the Maryland Wilderness.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has welcomed back North American river otters Piper and Hudson after several months of extensive renovations to their habitat in the Maryland Wilderness.
Grizzly bear pulls California woman out of tent in Montana, kills her
The bear was estimated to weigh about 400 pounds and has yet to be located by wildlife officials.
The bear was estimated to weigh about 400 pounds and has yet to be located by wildlife officials.
Diners' discarded oyster shells help establish new colonies, experts say
Oyster shells discarded by diners in Atlantic City help establish new colonies, according to experts.
Oyster shells discarded by diners in Atlantic City help establish new colonies, according to experts.
Ducklings find new home, neighbors at senior living facility in Ashburn
A senior living facility in Ashburn is the new home for a mother duck and her babies, and residents have been ensuring their facility is a safe and welcoming place for the family to call their own.
A senior living facility in Ashburn is the new home for a mother duck and her babies, and residents have been ensuring their facility is a safe and welcoming place for the family to call their own.
SC man captures video of law-abiding alligator using crosswalk
A bicyclist in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina captured video of a law-abiding alligator using the crosswalk to cross the street.
A bicyclist in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina captured video of a law-abiding alligator using the crosswalk to cross the street.
Bear invades home, raids pantry and freezer while residents watch
A fairly large bear made its way into a California family’s home and raided their pantry and freezer before exiting.
A fairly large bear made its way into a California family’s home and raided their pantry and freezer before exiting.
Maryland law bans sale of dogs, cats at pet stores
A new law went into effect Thursday, definitively banning Maryland pet stores from selling dogs and cats.
A new law went into effect Thursday, definitively banning Maryland pet stores from selling dogs and cats.
Video: Walmart employee restrains deer that entered store
An intrepid Walmart employee managed to restrain a deer that accidentally entered a Wisconsin store on June 23.
An intrepid Walmart employee managed to restrain a deer that accidentally entered a Wisconsin store on June 23.
K9 bloodhound finds endangered 6-year-old missing a month
A K9 bloodhound found a missing and endangered 6-year-old girl.
A K9 bloodhound found a missing and endangered 6-year-old girl.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat safe on July 4th
The summer holiday can be hard on our pets. Here are tips from a variety of pet experts on how to keep your furry friends safe this Fourth of July.
The summer holiday can be hard on our pets. Here are tips from a variety of pet experts on how to keep your furry friends safe this Fourth of July.
Louisiana farmer mistakes massive snake for 'tree branch'
Kalob Deaton captured footage after realizing that a tree branch was actually a massive snake.
Kalob Deaton captured footage after realizing that a tree branch was actually a massive snake.
Fur-ever friends available for adoption through Humane Rescue Alliance
The Humane Rescue Alliance is seeking help from the community. Their shelter is at capacity, and over 150 animals are available for adoption.
The Humane Rescue Alliance is seeking help from the community. Their shelter is at capacity, and over 150 animals are available for adoption.
Family 'absolutely shocked' when cat they thought they cremated returns home
Frankie went missing in May. His family thought they found his body and had him cremated - and were shocked when he reappeared again at their doorstep weeks later.
Frankie went missing in May. His family thought they found his body and had him cremated - and were shocked when he reappeared again at their doorstep weeks later.