Curious bear takes dip in Citrus County pool

A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.

Two coyotes serenade San Francisco residents

A San Francisco resident caught a pair of coyotes howling from a hilltop looking over the “City by the Bay” on Monday.

Baby panda splashes around at Berlin Zoo

An adorable panda cub kept himself cool by splashing around in a paddling pool at Berlin Zoo recently.

Massive concentration of invasive catfish in swamp prompts feeding frenzy in Naples, Florida

A rare concentration of invasive walking catfish formed in the Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, providing a feast for alligators, turtles, and vultures in Naples, Florida.

Miami zoo reads fan letter to crocodile in absence of visitors

A zoo in Miami that encouraged children to write letters to the zoo animals to keep them company while the park is closed to visitors shared a brief mash note penned to Hannibal the crocodile in this video on Facebook.

Endangered pygmy hippo born at San Diego Zoo for first time in 30 years

The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.

Eased ‘roo-strictions’: Kangaroos mark loosened lockdown with hop among cars in South Australia

A group of kangaroos celebrated the easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions with a trip into town on May 16 – hopping among traffic on the main street of Millicent, South Australia.

Police in Ireland rescue a hedgehog stuck in takeaway cup

Police officers in Donegal, Ireland, came to the rescue of a hedgehog that found itself stuck in a takeaway cup on Friday, May 15.

Florida county creates new animal cruelty task force

One Florida county has created a new animal cruelty task force that will educate residents on animal abuse and neglect, as well as enforce all laws involving the mistreatment of animals.

Service dog goes virtual during pandemic

Therapy dogs typically tasked with providing comfort and emotional support are now, like many workers, adapting to doing their job virtually. 

Killer whales swimming close to shore delight New Zealand beachgoers

A pod of orcas delighted people gathered on a strand near Raglan, New Zealand, on May 14, swimming into shallow water close to shore as they hunted.