'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Missing dog, owner reunited after 12 years apart
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Florida Aquarium gets six new African penguins after 7 died last year
This summer would mark one year since seven African penguins were found dead at the Florida Aquarium, and the initial necropsy was inconclusive. Now, the downtown Tampa aquarium announced six will take their place.
This summer would mark one year since seven African penguins were found dead at the Florida Aquarium, and the initial necropsy was inconclusive. Now, the downtown Tampa aquarium announced six will take their place.
Florida firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into bay
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
Florida firefighters rescue dog stuck in 15-foot hole
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.
Puppies rescued from Puerto Rico spread love to dolphins in Clearwater
Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Lakeland to celebrate 65 years since Queen Elizabeth II gifted city with swans
On Tuesday morning under overcast skies, city officials and swan lovers gathered on the shores of Lake Morton to commemorate a momentous event 65 years ago when the original pair of swans arrived in Lakeland from England, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.
On Tuesday morning under overcast skies, city officials and swan lovers gathered on the shores of Lake Morton to commemorate a momentous event 65 years ago when the original pair of swans arrived in Lakeland from England, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.
State trooper takes ‘leap of faith’ to catch runaway cat
Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.
Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.
ZooTampa's Stingray Bay will return with 'reimagined' touch tank after stingray deaths
In May of last year, ZooTampa had to shut down its Stingray Bay after the sudden and tragic deaths of all 12 of its rays. Now, officials are preparing to reopen the attraction in the coming months.
In May of last year, ZooTampa had to shut down its Stingray Bay after the sudden and tragic deaths of all 12 of its rays. Now, officials are preparing to reopen the attraction in the coming months.
Veterinarian at ZooTampa finds joy in making sure baby animals stay healthy
Dr. Nau has been with ZooTampa for four years. Her most memorable moments occurred last summer when Ruby, a southern white rhino, was born. The doctor side of me is watching to make sure everything is OK, but the other side of me is just absolutely in awe."
Dr. Nau has been with ZooTampa for four years. Her most memorable moments occurred last summer when Ruby, a southern white rhino, was born. The doctor side of me is watching to make sure everything is OK, but the other side of me is just absolutely in awe."
What did the megalodon look like? Scientists say we still don’t know
Scientists say the megalodon—the largest shark to ever live— may not have resembled the great white shark as the world has come to believe.
Scientists say the megalodon—the largest shark to ever live— may not have resembled the great white shark as the world has come to believe.
Watch: Dolphins ride waves alongside surfers off California coast
A pod of dolphins was spotted riding waves alongside surfers in a remarkable up-close encounter.
A pod of dolphins was spotted riding waves alongside surfers in a remarkable up-close encounter.
Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in Golden, Colorado for annual celebration
The annual Goldens in Golden event took a break during the pandemic but came back in full swing this year, with more than 2,000 golden retrievers estimated in attendance.
The annual Goldens in Golden event took a break during the pandemic but came back in full swing this year, with more than 2,000 golden retrievers estimated in attendance.
Heartbroken dog mom searching for beloved missing pet mistakenly given to woman claiming to know owner
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Man jumped barrier fence before being attacked by tiger at Florida zoo, FWC report shows
A tiger at the Naples Zoo was killed and an employee of the zoo's cleaning company nearly lost his arm after the man apparently jumped a safety barrier and stuck his arm through the internal fence in the tiger's enclosure, according to a newly released report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A tiger at the Naples Zoo was killed and an employee of the zoo's cleaning company nearly lost his arm after the man apparently jumped a safety barrier and stuck his arm through the internal fence in the tiger's enclosure, according to a newly released report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.