National Zoo introduces two rare clouded leopard cubs
The National Zoo is introducing some new additions to the family!
The National Zoo is introducing some new additions to the family!
Incredibly rare 2-toned lobster found off the coast of Maine
It was a one in 50 million chance that local fisherman Captain Daryl Dunham might catch an extremely rare two-toned lobster just off the coast of Maine — but he did.
It was a one in 50 million chance that local fisherman Captain Daryl Dunham might catch an extremely rare two-toned lobster just off the coast of Maine — but he did.
Hurricane Dorian’s powerful storm surge kills 220 dogs, 50 cats at animal shelter in Bahamas
As Hurricane Dorian pounded the Bahamas for almost two days, a powerful storm surge inundated a local animal shelter and killed nearly 300 dogs and cats.
As Hurricane Dorian pounded the Bahamas for almost two days, a powerful storm surge inundated a local animal shelter and killed nearly 300 dogs and cats.
Photographer captures moment 'curious' squirrel stops to smell a flower
A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.
A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.
Animals displaced by Dorian up for adoption in the DMV
Looking for a new friend?
Looking for a new friend?
Florida cop makes Hurricane Dorian rescue, adopts 6-week-old puppy named 'Dory'
Police officers in one Florida city made their “first hurricane rescue” Monday after a resident called looking for help for her 6-week-old puppy.
Police officers in one Florida city made their “first hurricane rescue” Monday after a resident called looking for help for her 6-week-old puppy.
Baby sea turtles found burned to death at Florida beach
A Florida woman is calling for action after she stumbled upon several baby sea turtles that appeared to have been set on fire at a beach.
A Florida woman is calling for action after she stumbled upon several baby sea turtles that appeared to have been set on fire at a beach.
Puppy rescued from flooded vehicle in Orange County during Hurricane Dorian
The Orange County Sheriff's Office came to the rescue of an adorable puppy during Hurricane Dorian.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office came to the rescue of an adorable puppy during Hurricane Dorian.
‘Cat burglar’ turns out to be real cat; police take it to animal services for ‘fur-ther’ questioning
A “cat burglar“ was caught in Florida over the weekend and it turned out to be a real cat who was turned over to animal services for “fur-ther” questioning, according to police.
A “cat burglar“ was caught in Florida over the weekend and it turned out to be a real cat who was turned over to animal services for “fur-ther” questioning, according to police.
How to help animals affected by Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian continues to pummel the Bahamas and keeps millions from Florida to the Carolinas on alert, nonprofits have been working around the clock to help animals in need of medical care and a safe place to stay.
As Hurricane Dorian continues to pummel the Bahamas and keeps millions from Florida to the Carolinas on alert, nonprofits have been working around the clock to help animals in need of medical care and a safe place to stay.
Denmark buys last 4 circus elephants to let them retire
Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) to buy the country's last four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses.
Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) to buy the country's last four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses.
Florida police officer adopts 6-week-old puppy to save her from Hurricane Dorian
A Florida police officer rescued a 6-week-old puppy ahead of Hurricane Dorian, adopted her and named her “Dory.”
A Florida police officer rescued a 6-week-old puppy ahead of Hurricane Dorian, adopted her and named her “Dory.”
Hurricane Dorian: Woman in Bahamas houses nearly 100 dogs to protect them from storm
A woman in Nassau, Bahamas, opened her home to nearly 100 dogs to protect them from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, which struck the region as a Category 5 hurricane.
A woman in Nassau, Bahamas, opened her home to nearly 100 dogs to protect them from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, which struck the region as a Category 5 hurricane.
Ex-Secret Service dog credited with saving Obama from White House intruder to receive British award
A dog who is credited with saving former President Barack Obama from an intruder at the White House will be honored for his heroism.
A dog who is credited with saving former President Barack Obama from an intruder at the White House will be honored for his heroism.
'We thought we had seen it all': 2-headed turtle hatchling found on SC beach
Spotting turtle hatchlings dashing towards the ocean is a rare sight - never mind spotting a two-headed one!
Spotting turtle hatchlings dashing towards the ocean is a rare sight - never mind spotting a two-headed one!
Richmond man pleads guilty to setting pit bull on fire, killing it
A Richmond man who tied a pit bull to a fence, doused it in a flammable liquid and set it on fire has pleaded guilty.
A Richmond man who tied a pit bull to a fence, doused it in a flammable liquid and set it on fire has pleaded guilty.
‘She came alive’: Dog saved hours before euthanasia finds home at senior living center
A dog that was hours away from being euthanized was saved and is now spending the rest of her days at a senior living community in Maryland keeping the residents company.
A dog that was hours away from being euthanized was saved and is now spending the rest of her days at a senior living community in Maryland keeping the residents company.
Limits on sales of African elephants to zoos gains approval
Countries that are part of an international agreement on trade in endangered species agreed Tuesday to limit the sale of wild elephants caught in Zimbabwe and Botswana, delighting conservationists but dismaying some of the African countries involved.
Countries that are part of an international agreement on trade in endangered species agreed Tuesday to limit the sale of wild elephants caught in Zimbabwe and Botswana, delighting conservationists but dismaying some of the African countries involved.
Mr. B, the 'chonky' cat, receives over 3,000 applications at Philly shelter
One massive cat has had equally huge success after a Philadelphia animal shelter shared a post to raise awareness about the cat's adoptability.
One massive cat has had equally huge success after a Philadelphia animal shelter shared a post to raise awareness about the cat's adoptability.
Md pet stores sue to block state ban on dog, cat sales
Pet stores are suing to block a Maryland law that will bar them from selling commercially bred dogs and cats, a measure billed as a check against unlicensed and substandard "puppy mills."
Pet stores are suing to block a Maryland law that will bar them from selling commercially bred dogs and cats, a measure billed as a check against unlicensed and substandard "puppy mills."