3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo
The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.
VIDEO: Momma bear, cubs visit Wyoming police station
The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."
Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
Winter the dolphin in critical condition after infection worsens, Clearwater Marine Aquarium says
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says Winter the dolphin is in critical condition during an ongoing battle against an infection.
Dogs of the New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon featured about 25,000 athletes and drew tens of thousands of spectators along the 26.2-mile course. Many of those spectators had four legs and fur.
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Canine influenza outbreak reported in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Public Health is warning the public about an outbreak of canine flu.
LA animal shelters near capacity, Angelenos urged to foster or adopt
"We've leaned on our community in times of need and have never been let down," said Dana Brown, LA Animal Services general manager. "We hope we can rely on their support again as we ask them to adopt or foster a pet looking for their new home."
Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
Joro spiders invade parts of northern Georgia
The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.
Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.
Animal Services officials warn Halloween candy can be deadly to pets
Animal Services officials say no sweets for your fur babies this weekend.
PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
VIDEO: Fort Worth police rescue kitten alongside Texas interstate
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
Bear who wandered through Tahoe Safeway store shot and killed
A black bear that was caught on video snacking on food in stores near Lake Tahoe has been shot and killed when it refused to leave a California campsite.
More than 80 birds, fish affected by OC oil spill recovered
More than 80 birds and fish affected by oil from a pipeline leak off the shores of Huntington Beach have been recovered, with more than half dying, officials said.
101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.