Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New 'recruit' wombat wombles around Australian police station office
A wombat became a “new furry recruit” of a police station in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, after an officer took in the orphaned animal in June.
Baby sloth snuggles with mom at Rhode Island zoo
A baby sloth at a Rhode Island zoo spent some quality time snuggling with her baby.
Penguins visit Chicago Natural History Museum ahead of reopening
Two Magellanic penguins from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium were given an exclusive tour of the Field Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, July 8.
Police officer uses kayak to rescue struggling dog trapped in muddy NJ pond
A New Jersey police officer paddled a kayak to the middle of a pond to rescue a dog stuck neck-deep in the muck.
‘A Lion King moment:’ Bodycam captured Caledonia officer rescuing dog from house engulfed in flames
Two dogs are lucky to be alive after a Caledonia Police Department K-9 officer who pulled one of the canines from a burning home.
'Wow, You Can Really Dance': Georgia Aquarium sea lion shows off moves
A seven-year-old sea lion trounced a Georgia Aquarium trainer in a dance-off at the facility in Atlanta, video posted recently shows.
Komodo dragon undergoes emergency surgery after eating water bottle dropped into zoo enclosure
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
Tennessee rescue dog alerts owner to house fire next door, saves sleeping family
A rescue dog in Tennessee became a Fourth of July hero after alerting her owner to a house fire next door and saving a family asleep inside.
Fisherman in India accidentally catches endangered dolphin, carries it to safety
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
Penguins take stroll with flamingos through Oregon Zoo
Nacho and Goat – a pair of penguins at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, whose videos exploring the zoo during the COVID-19 lockdown have racked up tens of thousands of views – welcomed some very tall pals on a trek on June 23.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
Baby Chimpanzee Unites With Adoptive Mom at Detroit Zoo
A baby chimpanzee has been successfully united with an adoptive mother at Detroit Zoo after five months of being nurtured by animal care staff.
Officers give final pat to Missouri Highway Patrol K-9 diagnosed with terminal illness
Law enforcement officers from across Missouri joined state troopers to pat K-9 officer Cuba’s head one final time before Cuba’s partner took him on his final walk before being put down at the Animal Care Clinic in Branson, Missouri.
Veterinarian adopts round cat with extreme scoliosis after owner tried to have her put down
Pitoe’s spine malformation prevents her from being able to jump, “but she can waddle, run, play, and climb like a pro."
Clearwater police rescue dog left in hot car in beach parking garage
Officers came to the rescue of a dog locked in a hot car at a Clearwater Beach parking garage on Tuesday.
Tennessee golden retriever celebrates record-breaking 20th birthday with cake and family
20-year-old Augie is the world's oldest golden retriever.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat calm and safe on the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Cheetah purrs for zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Cheetahs don't normally purr when a human is nearby, but one cheetah who was hand-raised by zookeepers is relaxed enough around them to purr.
Adorable leopard cubs enjoy playtime at San Diego Zoo
A pair of rare Amur leopard cubs were seen in their outdoor habitat at the San Diego Zoo enjoying some quality playtime and showing their natural behavior.