Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows

It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.

Video: 'Spunky' husky rescued from storm drain

“Sebastian, had always wanted to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but instead, found himself face to face with a couple of Animal Control Officers!"

Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school

Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."

Tiny hooves, big impact: Mini therapy horses bring joy, comfort to LA hospital patients

In a heartwarming display of magic and compassion, the tiny horses of Mini Therapy Horses are making a significant impact as they trot through the halls of Shriners for Children Medical Center.

Troopers rescue 'severely neglected' dogs from abandoned, stolen U-Haul

Troopers in Oregon spent their Thanksgiving rescuing 25 severely neglected dogs, including 15 found in a stolen U-Haul that had been abandoned for days.

TSA releases 2024 canine calendar: Download it for free

The TSA 2024 Canine Calendar is an annual tradition that honors the agency’s more than 1,000 explosive detection canines working across the United States.

100+ Orange County shelter dogs affected by Tustin hangar fire relocated to Ohio

More than 100 shelter dogs affected by the Tustin hangar fire are being relocated to Ohio where they will be placed with partner shelters and made available for adoption within the coming weeks.

A horse loose on a flight to Belgium forces a cargo jet back to New York

A cargo plane headed from New York to Belgium had to return after a horse escaped its stall and got loose in the hold. The Air Atlanta Icelandic flight departed from John F. Kennedy.

TSA's K-9 adoption program: How you can take home a dog not cut out for agency

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowing certain dogs, deemed unfit for government work or retired, to be adopted through the Canine Adoption Agency in San Antonio, Texas.

These are the most popular pet names of 2023, according to Rover

Rover released its most popular pet names of 2023, drawing from millions of pet names submitted by pet parents on the pet care app.

‘Puking’ pūteketeke named New Zealand's bird of the century thanks to John Oliver

Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest.

Giant pandas land safely in China marking end of an era in DC

Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji landed safely in China on Thursday, marking the end of an era that began over 50 years ago and saw millions fall in love with the adorable and captivating giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.