Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog

The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.

Chihuahua gets paw stuck in tub drain, fire crews jump to the rescue

“Bart the Chihuahua probably did not like taking baths, as most dogs don't," the Orange County Fire Authority wrote. “But after he got his paw stuck in the bathtub drain today we can guarantee he doesn't like them."

English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume

Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.

LA Zoo renovation proposal gets support from city council

The Los Angeles City Council greenlit a revised plan that will guide the physical transformation of the LA Zoo and explore the feasibility of expanding transit service to get there.

Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever

A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.

Florida deputies: Stop calling us about manatee sex

Deputies have asked citizens to stop calling them about the hoards of flailing manatees in the canals and shorelines of the Gulf Coast communities: "We can assure you they are more than fine."

Remarkable fossil shows dinosaur, mammal forever frozen in epic battle

The 125 million-year-old fossil was discovered in the Lujiatun Member of the Lower Cretaceous Yixian formation in China back in 2012.

Drone video captures shark hunting off Long Island beach

A toothy shark was seen gliding through a school of fish just off the coast of Southampton, New York, on Saturday.

LA County Animal Care to expand public visiting hours

Starting next week, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will expand public visiting hours at its seven animal care centers.

'Mama bird frantically circled overhead' as nest burns atop Utah power pole, firefighters say

Firefighters in Morgan County said they received a call about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday regarding a power pole fire on the eastbound side of Interstate 84. Crews arrived to find a large osprey nest that was atop the pole on fire.

Oxnard shelter gets rescued; Pets won't be euthanized

A rescue organization is breathing a massive sigh of relief as they find out they won't have to shut down the shelter.