Nearly two-thirds of coral reef sharks threatened with extinction from overfishing as main cause, study finds
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.
Los Angeles Zoo’s aged Asian elephant Jewel euthanized
Jewel, the Los Angeles Zoo’s 61-year-old Asian elephant, was euthanized due to declining health.
Spike, a Chihuahua mix from Ohio, named world's oldest living dog
Spike’s owner found him abandoned at a grocery store back in 2009. Today, the world’s oldest living dog enjoys spending time with the grandchildren and indulging in his favorite chips.
Dog rescued after being swept away into storm drain
Firefighters say the dog traveled nearly a mile from where he entered the storm drain.
PetSmart searching for cat and dog 'chief toy testers,' offering $10,000 each
Calling all playful pets: PetSmart is searching for two furry friends to test out new toys and treats while receiving salon treatments and $10,000 compensation each.
Long Beach animal services hit highest adoption rate ever in 2022
Long Beach Animal Care Services placed more than 1,900 pets in homes in 2022, and another 500 in foster homes.
Mini horse spotted in car at McDonald's drive-thru
A tiny horse was spotted waiting patiently in the backseat of a car at a McDonald’s drive-thru.
'Rent-a-chicken' service gives you a coop, complete with birds, for your own farm-fresh eggs
The price of eggs is soaring due to a lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs. It's even prompting some people to rent their own chickens to buck expensive egg prices.
Texas stray dog 'miraculously' recovering after being shot eight times in nose, leg, neck
The shelter is offering a $5,000 reward for any information on this heartbreaking case of animal cruelty
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Scorpion found in bananas turned into learning moment for students
Cafeteria workers were shocked when the scorpion fell into the metal tub being used for washing the bananas.
Puppy that lost his ears in an attack gets new crocheted 'ears' as he awaits adoption
A 2-year-old dog, that lost both his ears in an attack, has a fancy new set of lovingly handmade ears as he awaits for a new family to take him home.
Big Bear's Jackie the bald eagle lays another egg
Jackie laid her second egg of the year over the weekend during a snow storm.
Possible wolf-dog hybrid finds new home in Vermont
“And we promise once the DNA comes back, we will let you all know the results,” The Potter League For Animals said.
Dog struggles to survive shooting that left owner dead: ‘We need another miracle’
The shooting happened inside a Virginia home. A shelter said the dog was found clinging to life 20 hours later.
Kansas City Zoo says oldest polar bear in US captivity dies
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
Man arrested after video shows him abandoning dog at Riverside County cell tower
Robert Ruiz Jr. was arrested after he was caught on video throwing and abandoning a dog at a Riverside County cell tower.
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle lays first egg of 2023
Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of 2023 Wednesday.
‘Trail of blood’ leads New Mexico officers to Bengal tiger
Officers were initially responding to a shooting before they spotted blood leading to another home.
Heartwarming video: Doggy ‘daycare’ bus in Alaska goes viral on TikTok
“I’ve always wanted a bus for my clients,” Mo Thompson told FOX Television stations. The video has already garnered more than 50 million views on TikTok.