Winter weather: How to protect your pets from the cold, keep them safe

As the winter chills approach and Jack Frost begins nipping at your nose, your pets have their own challenges staying safe and warm.

Florida zoo celebrates 1st sloth bear cubs in nearly three decades

Zoo Miami is celebrating a momentous occasion with the recent birth of two sloth bear cubs, marking the first such births in nearly three decades.

Watch: Rare 'critically endangered' whitetip shark captured on camera in Cayman Islands

A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.

Dog 'badly abused' finally finds forever home after nearly 500 days in shelter

After enduring nearly 500 days in an Arkansas animal shelter, Neo, an abused dog rescued by local police in 2022, has found a loving forever home.

Florida deputy rescues injured bobcat without becoming lunch

A Florida deputy from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Lopez, made an unconventional rescue on January 7 when he spotted an injured bobcat.

Blue Ridge Beef pet food recall widens to 16 states

Blue Ridge Beef’s recall of three of its pet food products has widened, bringing the number of states where the potentially tainted items were sold to 16.

New legislation would create statewide 'dangerous dog' registry

A Tampa lawmaker has filed a measure in the Florida Senate that would pave the way for a statewide registry of dogs labeled "dangerous" after an attack. 

'Saddest dog' finds sanctuary after a harrowing journey in Kentucky

Dembe, once dubbed the "saddest dog" at a Kentucky shelter, has found solace at a local animal sanctuary after a challenging journey.

New breed known for a 'smile' joins the American Kennel Club

Lancashire heelers are solidly built dogs shaped a bit like a downsized corgi, with long bodies and short coats that are often black and tan. They're known for a "smile."

Man dies after shark encounter along Maui beach

A tragic incident unfolded in Maui, Hawaii, as a 39-year-old man lost his life following a shark encounter at a beach on 93 Hana Highway in Paia.

Manatee County opens Gopher Tortoise preserve

If you look closely at Duette Preserve in Manatee County, you can spot signs of life. 

Man chases squatting black bear from crawlspace with a paintball gun

A squatting black bear in the crawlspace of a home was 'asked' somewhat politely to please leave. But by asked -- we mean with a paintball gun.

Decline in Florida Panther car deaths may show troubling population trend

The Florida Panther, the official state animal, is one of the most endangered animals in the world. Their population once spread from Arkansas, across the Carolinas and down, but it is now limited to a small area in Southwest Florida. 

Tracking Santa: How penguins also brave arctic temperatures

It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.