Large gator blocks road in Myakka River State Park
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.
Firefighters rescue barn owl from massive California wildfire
Firefighters battling wildfires in California came to the rescue of a burned barn owl, wrapping it safely in a firefighter's jacket until they could get it to an animal hospital.
Adorable baby gorilla born via C-section at Boston zoo
The bouncing baby boy was born on October 14 weighing 6-pounds and 3 ounces.
Leopard mauls Florida man who paid for 'full-contact experience' with big cat
A Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a captive black leopard, which would allow him to play with the rare cat and rub its belly. Instead, he was attacked as soon as he entered the enclosure and needed multiple surgeries.
Azizi, April the Giraffe's youngest calf, dies at Texas zoo
The youngest calf of April the giraffe — which was born in March 2019 — has died.
Creepy crawler: Fisherman catches rare ‘ghost’ lobster
A Maine fisherman catches a rare albino lobster.
19-year-old man sentenced to 25 years on charges including shooting, killing Florida K-9
The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a Jacksonville K9 named Fang after kidnapping two women and leading officers on a high-speed chase. He'd asked the judge for leniency, but was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Endangered white rhino calf born at Walt Disney World
Zookeepers at Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomed an endangered white rhinoceros calf over the weekend -- and they say two more babies are also on the way.
Baby white rhino born at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Within the first hour of being born, the rhino calf was nursing, standing, and walking around near mom.
Puppy with green fur born in Italy, immediately named Pistachio
All of the puppies in the litter had white fur, except for one green-furred puppy the owner immediately named "Pistachio."
Masked bandits: Raccoons caught red-handed breaking into California bank
Two young raccoons were caught "breaking into" a California bank, living up to their masked bandit reputation.
Fisherman reels in massive crocodile, struggles to get lure back
Video shows a fisherman in Australia accidentally hooked a giant crocodile, then struggled for several minutes to get his lure back from the reptile.
Rhinos romp and roll in mud at Cincinnati Zoo
Two rhinos enjoyed muddy playtime as they rolled and splashed in puddles at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio, footage posted on October 19 shows.
Fearless Jack Russell terrier chases black bear out of family’s backyard
A tiny Jack Russell terrier in Canada managed to send a black bear scampering back into the woods with his ferocious bark.
Rare white sea turtle hatchling found on South Carolina beach
Volunteers checking sea turtle nests on a South Carolina beach came upon a rare sight: a white sea turtle hatchling crawling across the sand.
Man protects 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta by bringing them inside his home to keep them safe
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.
Tennessee fisherman catches bass holding snake in its mouth
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
Police rescue 'missing' dog that was stuck under owner's reclining chair for 2 days
The 93-year-old woman called police about her missing dog. When officers arrived at her home, they spotted a small face peering out from under the recliner, where the pup had been stuck for two days.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.