National Zoo's giant panda cub takes 'field trips' with mom Mei Xiang
It's a whole new world for the National Zoo's giant panda cub who has been taking 'field trips' with mom Mei Xiang into their enclosure.
It's a whole new world for the National Zoo's giant panda cub who has been taking 'field trips' with mom Mei Xiang into their enclosure.
Tennessee fisherman catches bass holding snake in its mouth
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore welcomes lesser kudu calf
The Maryland Zoo is welcoming its newest member – say hello to Kadett!
The Maryland Zoo is welcoming its newest member – say hello to Kadett!
National Zoo's adorable, feisty giant panda cub is turning 8 weeks old on Friday
The Smithsonian National Zoo's giant panda cub will reach a new milestone on Friday –– he will officially be 8 weeks old!
The Smithsonian National Zoo's giant panda cub will reach a new milestone on Friday –– he will officially be 8 weeks old!
Maryland AG's office investigating 2 pet stores that are still selling puppies despite new ban
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is investigating two Maryland pet stores that refuse to stop selling puppies despite a law that prohibits it.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is investigating two Maryland pet stores that refuse to stop selling puppies despite a law that prohibits it.
DC No. 4 among America’s ‘rattiest’ cities; Baltimore rises into top 10
D.C. is holding onto its spot in the top five on one America’s most dubious lists.
D.C. is holding onto its spot in the top five on one America’s most dubious lists.
'Trick-or-treating' rescue dogs nail their group Halloween costumes
These rescue dogs aced their group Halloween costumes by donning various themed outfits in anticipation of “trick-or-treating.”
These rescue dogs aced their group Halloween costumes by donning various themed outfits in anticipation of “trick-or-treating.”
Pandemic leads to growing number of abandoned pets in Arlington
Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment.
Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment.
Woman finds 2-headed snake in her house
A North Carolina woman who found a two-headed snake in her house decided to find it a home.
A North Carolina woman who found a two-headed snake in her house decided to find it a home.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
Venomous puss caterpillar sightings in Virginia trigger warning from forestry department
Officials warn residents of venomous puss caterpillar after reports of several sightings in Virginia.
Officials warn residents of venomous puss caterpillar after reports of several sightings in Virginia.
'Doc' Antle of 'Tiger King' indicted on animal cruelty charges
A wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges.
A wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges.
National Zoo's plump panda packing on the pounds as cub hits growth spurt
The National Zoo's newest giant panda cub is experiencing a growth spurt – adding on the pounds and the inches!
The National Zoo's newest giant panda cub is experiencing a growth spurt – adding on the pounds and the inches!
More than 40 puppies, dogs, and rabbits rescued from Southeast DC basement
The Humane Rescue Alliance is crediting anonymous tips for leading to the rescue of a large group of animals from a Southeast D.C. home. Among them were nearly three dozen Great Danes.
The Humane Rescue Alliance is crediting anonymous tips for leading to the rescue of a large group of animals from a Southeast D.C. home. Among them were nearly three dozen Great Danes.
Surprise! Orangutan gives birth to healthy baby at zoo, despite negative pregnancy tests
Zookeepers at a zoo in the UK were shocked to find one of their orangutans had given birth in her enclosure, months after her pregnancy tests came back negative.
Zookeepers at a zoo in the UK were shocked to find one of their orangutans had given birth in her enclosure, months after her pregnancy tests came back negative.
It’s a boy! National Zoo reveals gender of newest panda cub
The wait is over – it's a boy!
The wait is over – it's a boy!
Zoo removes parrots from view after they kept cursing at visitors
A group of parrots at a UK zoo have been removed after repeating obscene language at visitors.
A group of parrots at a UK zoo have been removed after repeating obscene language at visitors.
Arlington County officials seeking more information on abandoned dog
Officials at Arlington County's animal shelter and humane society are seeking more information about a dog they say was abandoned last Thursday.
Officials at Arlington County's animal shelter and humane society are seeking more information about a dog they say was abandoned last Thursday.



















