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.
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.
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.
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.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
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.
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.
Watch: Baby sloth gets cuddles from Santa Claus
Aluna is 10 months old and this will be her very first Christmas.
Aluna is 10 months old and this will be her very first Christmas.
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.
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.
It's not just Santa and his elves in the North Pole, but also beluga whales
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
Golden retriever helps raise African painted dog pups after their own mother wouldn't care for them
“Kassy immediately accepted the painted dog puppies and began to nurse and care for them like they were her own," the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana said.
“Kassy immediately accepted the painted dog puppies and began to nurse and care for them like they were her own," the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana said.
'You are the father!': Maury Povich declares paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
Study: Chimpanzees recognize photos of friends they haven't seen for decades
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
Pet retailer Chewy to offer veterinary services
Services will include routine appointments, urgent care and surgery.
Services will include routine appointments, urgent care and surgery.
These are the top 10 toxins for your pets, according to experts
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.
Animal rescue groups join forces to help more than 50 dogs rescued from Florida hoarder: ‘It was horrendous’
Multiple local animal rescue groups banded together to save 53 dogs from a hoarding situation in Miami.
Multiple local animal rescue groups banded together to save 53 dogs from a hoarding situation in Miami.
Watch: Abandoned puppies get holiday-themed names
The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.
The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.
Watch: Firefighters battle 8-foot waves to save frightened dog in Lake Superior
In a daring rescue operation, firefighters in Minnesota saved a dog from the treacherous 8-foot waves of Lake Superior.
In a daring rescue operation, firefighters in Minnesota saved a dog from the treacherous 8-foot waves of Lake Superior.
Animal shelter seeks adoption for brave dog kicked by horse
An Ohio animal shelter is seeking a loving home for Zoey, a resilient 6-week-old Toy Fox Terrier/Jack Russell mix, who suffered two broken front legs after being kicked by a horse.
An Ohio animal shelter is seeking a loving home for Zoey, a resilient 6-week-old Toy Fox Terrier/Jack Russell mix, who suffered two broken front legs after being kicked by a horse.
Manatee County pet rescue takes in 40 dogs from hoarding situation: ‘They're literally dripping in dreadlocks'
At least 40 dogs will be rescued from a hoarding situation in South Florida, and a Manatee County animal rescue is working to bring them to the area to give them a new start.
At least 40 dogs will be rescued from a hoarding situation in South Florida, and a Manatee County animal rescue is working to bring them to the area to give them a new start.
Right whales spotted during calving season, researchers say
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute captured a photo of a right whale with her calf.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute captured a photo of a right whale with her calf.
Tears flow as North Carolina therapy dog celebrates end of cancer treatment by ringing bell
The faithful dog's significant contribution to the lives of those around him did not need an extravagant cape or a large gathering of friends to be recognized.
The faithful dog's significant contribution to the lives of those around him did not need an extravagant cape or a large gathering of friends to be recognized.