Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID

Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.

Dogs compete in Southern California surfing contest

Dog surfing performances were judged on the ability to stay on the board, how they rode the wave, and how much fun they were having.

In Depth: Veterinarian shortage impacting SoCal pet owners

A recent veterinarian shortage, fueled by the pandemic, is causing great concern for some pet owners struggling to get care for their furry-friends.

Man accused of setting dog on fire at a South Los Angeles park

A suspected animal abuser is behind bars after police say he intentionally – and fatally – set a dog on fire.

Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort

Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.

Baby American Alligators hatch at Gatorland in Orlando

While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.

Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida

A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.

Mountain lion killed after it attacked 5-year-old boy in Calabasas

The 65-pound mountain lion attacked the boy in his front yard in Calabasas, inflicting wounds to the child's head, neck and upper torso before the boy's mother was able to fend off the attack by striking the lion multiple times.

Asian giant hornet nest destroyed in Washington state

Officials in Washington state said Thursday they had destroyed the first "murder" hornet nest of the season, which was located near the town of Blaine along the Canadian border.

Woman finds home trashed by pair of cows who broke in

Chelsea Hingston, who lives in Tasmania, came home to find her two cows inside her home after having trashed the place.

FDA: Pet food plants ‘likely’ contributed to illness or death of hundreds of dogs

The FDA said inspectors found a pet food company’s food safety program to be inadequate, alleging that more than 130 deaths and 220 illnesses in dogs may have been caused by the dog food brand.

Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world

The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.