Cat in Belgium first known to test positive for coronavirus: report

A cat in Belgium has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, officials said Friday.

Longtime National Zoo elephant Ambika dies at 72

The National Zoo says Ambika, an Asian elephant that called D.C. home for nearly six decades, has died.

2-legged dog named Lieutenant Dan wins 2020 Cadbury Bunny contest

Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.

First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies

The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.

Dog leaps off 2,000-foot cliff with owner, parachutes to earth

This is the thrilling moment a man parachutes off a cliff with his dog — from a height of more than 2,000 feet.

Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say

A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.

Pennsylvania brewery puts adoptable dogs on cans to help animal shelters

The Colony Meadery, located in Allentown, is working with Providence Animal Center and the Brandywine Valley SPCA to help adoptable animals find their forever homes.

Photo of dog keeping boy company during time-out goes viral

“I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”