Murmuration of starlings mesmerize crowds in small Marin County strip mall
Technically, the term murmuration refers to the bizarre-looking feat when hundreds, sometimes thousands, of starlings fly in swooping, intricately coordinated patterns through the sky. As for what it looks like? A massive swarm of shape-shifting black birds flying in unison among the clouds.
Man mauled to death by pet hippo he described as 'like a son'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Manatee with bike tire wrapped around torso reappears at Blue Spring State Park tire-free
Wheelie, the manatee who went viral for being spotted with a bicycle tire wrapped around its torso, is back at Blue Spring State Park.
Rare, Mandarin duck spotted in Ohio park
The photographer said that he has been interested in photography for a while, but just picked up wildlife photography about five years ago.
Snow leopard at Louisville Zoo tests positive for coronavirus; test results pending for 2 others
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Calf saved from slaughterhouse, family dog become bonded pair during pandemic
His name is John Lewis Thunderheart. He's a 350-pound calf saved from a slaughterhouse and he’s best friends with his saviors' Australian shepherd Sky. The pair play together and run around the barn every day.
Animal sanctuary in Agua Dulce in desperate need for financial help
A local animal sanctuary needs your help more than ever.
Security footage: Pair of aging birds stolen from California zoo
Security footage shows someone cutting the lock from the aviary doors, capturing the two birds and putting them into a duffel bag before leaving, authorities said. The motive for the theft is unknown.
Caught on video: Man saves puppy from alligator’s jaws in Florida
The puppy, named Gunner, was dragged into a pond by the alligator.
Albino buck photographed in snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin
A rare albino buck was spotted strolling through a snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin.
Dachshund rescues family's small dog from mountain lion attack in Colorado
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
Champ and Major Biden: Meet the future first dogs
Joe Biden was elected 46th president of the United States on Saturday, beating out incumbent president Donald Trump, according to projections by FOX News and the Associated Press, which means dogs will soon roam the White House halls once again.
Creepy, snake-sized invasive worm spotted in Virginia, and it’s ‘essentially immortal’
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
‘That’s why you should vote’: Man reunites with lost cat on Election Day thanks to local voter
The cat had been missing for the past six weeks, before a local voter recognized him from missing flyers put up by his owner on Election Day.
Masked bandits: Raccoons caught red-handed breaking into California bank
Two young raccoons were caught "breaking into" a California bank, living up to their masked bandit reputation.
Tennessee fisherman catches bass holding snake in its mouth
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
Woman charged in connection to viral video of puppy being kicked
Houston police say Jaymeshia Trenay Vigne, 20, admitted to hitting and kicking the dog because she was upset her son had been attacked and was trying to get the dog out of her car.