'He's just a big bear': Apopka man says sleepy bear has been napping under his home for nearly 2 days
A sleepy bear has taken over an Apopka backyard after it decided to make a resting place underneath the home's porch.
Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says
Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.
Pasco Sheriff's Office adding three new K-9 teams
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office mainly uses bloodhounds to find missing people since they have a keen sense of smell.
Hotter temperatures heating up leatherback turtle nests on Florida beaches
Baby sea turtles face a lot of challenges when it’s time for them to venture out their own, and a newly published study adds leatherback turtles to the list of nests baking under the Florida sun.
Sibling cats left at shelter with heartbreaking note: 'My mom can’t take care of me anymore'
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
Watch: Adorable rescue goat learns to walk with prosthetic legs
Stanley is doing more than just walking: he’s thriving.
Manatee spotted in Rhode Island saltwater pond is first known New England sighting since 2016
A manatee was seen in a saltwater pond in Rhode Island, in a rare sighting since the marine mammal does not frequent New England waters.
Pampered pets at core of inventions featured at Zoo Convention
Many love their pets and also loving spoiling them, and now, there are some new products that can help you take care of them.
First wild spotless giraffe found in Namibia, conservation group says
The Angolan giraffe was spotted in Africa and is believed to be only the second in the world.
Endangered Komodo dragons hatch for the first time at ZooTampa
Six baby reptiles broke out of their shells at ZooTampa, increasing the population of the endangered species.
Horse rescued from pool after being frightened during North Carolina storm
The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.
South Carolina trooper wrangles 4-foot snake from woman's car on interstate
A South Carolina trooper, Sergeant Jonathan Oxandaboure, became an unexpected snake wrangler when he rescued a four-foot-long snake from a woman's car on Interstate 20 in Kershaw County.
FWC calls off search for manatees, hopes they escaped retention pond
FWC called off a search for three manatees, hoping they made their way back to the open water.
Crocodile born without eyes proves 'he's gonna do just fine' at Florida wildlife sanctuary: 'So far, so good'
A crocodile without eyes is now being cared for at a South Florida wildlife sanctuary.
Couple livid after sitting next to farting dog on 13-hour flight
A couple from New Zealand is demanding a refund after they sat next to a smelly dog on their 13-hour-long Singapore Airlines flight.
Watch: Otter steals $125K worth of fish from hotel ponds
An opportunistic otter has helped itself to a whopping $124,652 worth of koi carp from ponds at a luxury hotel and spa.
Flamingo on road to recovery after being found off St. Pete Beach after Hurricane Idalia
Birds of a feather flock together, but one flamingo was alone and lost Friday off of St. Pete Beach near Blind Pass.
Dog food recalled after sample tests positive for salmonella
Over 600 cases of the dog food were 'distributed to various distributors and retailers' in US
Hillsborough's 'Courthouse Dogs' bring emotional support to children testifying in court
Lorne and Barley are about as gentle as they come, and their calm demeanor earned them their roles as “Courthouse Facility Dogs” with the non-profit Voices For Children in Hillsborough County.
Rare spotless baby giraffe finally has a name: Meet Kipekee
Of the over 40,000 votes received, the name Kipekee won by over 6,000 votes.