'Extraordinary': Rare video shows 5 mountain lions together in California

“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Governor Newsom calls for California to be a no-kill state for animals in shelters within 5 years

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.

Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats

A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.

Penguins on parade in Poland

One of the coldest cities in the world recently put penguins on parade.

Volunteers care for orphaned koalas rescued from Australian wildfires

More than 100 orphaned koala bears are being taken care of by professional volunteers, including vets and koala handlers after being rescued from a fire zone area in Adelaide, Australia.  

Firefighters rescue 90-pound puppy trapped underground

A 90-pound Great Pyrenees puppy named Ruby had to be rescued by firefighters in Colorado on New Year’s Day.

Ducks dodge eagle with their signature move 

The answer to one of the universe’s burning questions – Do ducks duck? – has been answered, thanks to video posted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on January 2.

Puffin scratching itself with stick may be first evidence of seabird using tool

A video showing a puffin picking up a stick to scratch its chest may be the first evidence of tool use by a seabird, researchers observing puffins in Iceland said.

'New year, new life': After 963 days at PSPCA, Lucy finds forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.

Dog at shelter for 900+ days asks Santa for forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.

Tampa doctor saves dog from being strangled by elevator

A Tampa doctor's quick thinking saved the life of a dog that was being strangled when an elevator closed on its leash.