Raccoon goes for leisurely swim in family's pool
A couple watched as a raccoon walked around their backyard pool in Toronto, Canada -- then decided it wanted to cool off.
A couple watched as a raccoon walked around their backyard pool in Toronto, Canada -- then decided it wanted to cool off.
Trail camera captures footage of black bear and cubs 'scent marking' in Maine woods
A high-definition trail camera in Oxford County, Maine, caught a black bear mother engaged in a lengthy “scent-marking” back scratch in the woods on June 21, as her cubs looked on.
A high-definition trail camera in Oxford County, Maine, caught a black bear mother engaged in a lengthy “scent-marking” back scratch in the woods on June 21, as her cubs looked on.
Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of Southern White Rhinoceros calf
Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.
Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.
Family hopes someone finds dog floating in Tampa Bay after falling off boat near Bahia Beach Reef
A family hopes there's a happy ending to the story of their beloved dog after he fell off his owner's boat Saturday just before midnight.
A family hopes there's a happy ending to the story of their beloved dog after he fell off his owner's boat Saturday just before midnight.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
Bystanders makes sure baby sea turtle makes it safely to the water on Florida beach
A baby sea turtle made the long trek from its nest to the water -- and bystanders watched closely to make sure the little one made the trip safely.
A baby sea turtle made the long trek from its nest to the water -- and bystanders watched closely to make sure the little one made the trip safely.
Family rescues sea turtle tangled in crab trap rope in Tampa Bay
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium releases sea turtle hatchlings found in storm drain back into the Gulf
After a health assessment by Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff, 87 sea turtle hatchlings “disoriented” after being found in a Florida storm drain, were released back into the ocean overnight on July 15.
After a health assessment by Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff, 87 sea turtle hatchlings “disoriented” after being found in a Florida storm drain, were released back into the ocean overnight on July 15.
Kangaroo in custody after hopping through South Florida neighborhood
This wasn't a normal morning call for officers in one South Florida city.
This wasn't a normal morning call for officers in one South Florida city.
Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona, Bibi 'kiss crash' under water in adorable display of affection
Cincinnati Zoo hippo Fiona and her mom, Bibi, shared an underwater “kiss crash” on July 9, the zoo said on Facebook.
Cincinnati Zoo hippo Fiona and her mom, Bibi, shared an underwater “kiss crash” on July 9, the zoo said on Facebook.
Otters chill out in ice cube bath at Oregon Zoo
Otters residing at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, cooled off from the summer heat by slipping and sliding in a pile of ice cubes on July 15.
Otters residing at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, cooled off from the summer heat by slipping and sliding in a pile of ice cubes on July 15.
Dog dies from algae bloom exposure just 1 hour after swimming in Utah river, National Parks Service says
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.