‘Astronomically rare’ snake with 3 'emoji' smiley faces sells for $6,000
Justin Kobylka, a snake breeder in Georgia, sold a rare ball python for $6,000 after the reptile ended up with the shape of three smiley faces on its body.
Justin Kobylka, a snake breeder in Georgia, sold a rare ball python for $6,000 after the reptile ended up with the shape of three smiley faces on its body.
Group that rescues, rehabilitates birds of prey wants more land for new facility
A variety of birds of prey call Florida's skies home, but sometimes these birds need a helping hand, which can be found at the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay.
A variety of birds of prey call Florida's skies home, but sometimes these birds need a helping hand, which can be found at the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay.
Biden’s German shepherds sent back to Delaware after reportedly biting security guard
Three-year-old Major reportedly has also been barking and lunging at staff and security, report says
Three-year-old Major reportedly has also been barking and lunging at staff and security, report says
Sarasota sheriff's office mourns the loss of K-9 Bryx
K9 Bryx was laid to rest Saturday after a nearly 9-year battle with Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics and southern Europe that is transmitted by sand flies.
K9 Bryx was laid to rest Saturday after a nearly 9-year battle with Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics and southern Europe that is transmitted by sand flies.
Town comes together to save dog from frozen pond
Police, first responders and neighbors banded together in an Arkansas town to rescue a dog who was trapped in the middle of a frozen pond.
Police, first responders and neighbors banded together in an Arkansas town to rescue a dog who was trapped in the middle of a frozen pond.
Royal Thai Navy rescues cats from sinking ship
Photos and video show Royal Thai Navy sailors rescuing four cats from a sinking ship off the coast of the Satan province.
Photos and video show Royal Thai Navy sailors rescuing four cats from a sinking ship off the coast of the Satan province.
Australian man’s cereal contains a serpent surprise
An Australian man got a slithering surprise when he poured some cereal for breakfast.
An Australian man got a slithering surprise when he poured some cereal for breakfast.
Video: Dog missing for more than 1 year returned to owner in touching reunion
The owner was able to embrace Bella once again after over a year of not seeing her.
The owner was able to embrace Bella once again after over a year of not seeing her.
Black-necked swan in Lakeland creates love nest with two new mates
When the black-necked swan lost his mate last year after she was hit by a car, everyone thought he'd be flying solo since swans mate for life. But he had other ideas: he's now wooing not one, but two other swans.
When the black-necked swan lost his mate last year after she was hit by a car, everyone thought he'd be flying solo since swans mate for life. But he had other ideas: he's now wooing not one, but two other swans.
Vet uses buttons to fix cat’s jaw fractures after dog attack
Veterinarians used plastic buttons to help a cat recover from facial wounds after a dog attack.
Veterinarians used plastic buttons to help a cat recover from facial wounds after a dog attack.
Rooster kills man during banned cockfight in India
Police in India said the rooster, which had a 3-inch knife tied to its leg, fluttered in panic and slashed its owner in his groin. The man died on the way to the hospital.
Police in India said the rooster, which had a 3-inch knife tied to its leg, fluttered in panic and slashed its owner in his groin. The man died on the way to the hospital.
Sarasota officer helps swimming coyote get to dry land
A Sarasota marine patrol officer can add saving a swimming coyote to his resume.
A Sarasota marine patrol officer can add saving a swimming coyote to his resume.
1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
‘They’ve lost everything’: 4 dogs who lost both owners to COVID-19 need new home
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Injured pelicans along Skyway fishing pier may be casualty of inexperienced anglers
People flocking outdoors during pandemic may be having an impact on wildlife, including sea birds that congregate around fishing piers
People flocking outdoors during pandemic may be having an impact on wildlife, including sea birds that congregate around fishing piers
FWC votes to prohibit breeding of 16 non-native reptiles, including green iguanas
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously Thursday to add 16 reptiles to a list of prohibited species, including several python species, green iguanas and all species of tegu lizards.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously Thursday to add 16 reptiles to a list of prohibited species, including several python species, green iguanas and all species of tegu lizards.
Rescuers save abandoned sheep, shave off 78 pounds of matted wool
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in Los Angeles; singer offering $500K reward
Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot multiple times in Los Angeles, and two of her French bulldogs were stolen in the incident. The pop star is now offering a $500,000 reward.
Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot multiple times in Los Angeles, and two of her French bulldogs were stolen in the incident. The pop star is now offering a $500,000 reward.
Source of pelican mutilation remains a mystery as number of battered birds climbs
In just over a month, 17 pelicans have been found near the Skyway fishing pier with serious head wounds, but investigators haven’t figured out who or what is injuring the birds.
In just over a month, 17 pelicans have been found near the Skyway fishing pier with serious head wounds, but investigators haven’t figured out who or what is injuring the birds.
'Miracle' puppy born with six legs in Oklahoma
The hospital said the young puppy was born with one head and chest, but with two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts, two tails and six legs.
The hospital said the young puppy was born with one head and chest, but with two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts, two tails and six legs.