Coast Guard releases more than 200 sea turtles off Florida coast

The U.S. Coast Guard released more than 200 sea turtles into the ocean off the coast of South Florida. The turtles had been found injured during the summer nesting season and recovered at multiple sea turtle hospitals prior to their release.

Drone footage shows flamingo flock gathering in Kazakhstan lake

A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south.

'Giant' Florida wolfdog that went viral has died at 13

"We are absolutely heartbroken and we will all miss him dearly, especially Bella and his harem of volunteers. Rest easy sweet Yuki, we love you forever."

Massive alligator takes a stroll on Florida golf course

Golfers in southwest Florida spotted this "dinosaur-sized" alligator casually taking a stroll in the rain.

Baby chimp gets new foster family at Maryland zoo

Zookeepers introduced a baby chimpanzee to her new foster family at a Maryland zoo after they determined her birth mom was unable to properly care for her.

Working cats: The purr-fect solution to your company's pest problem

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay saves and adopts out thousands of cats and kittens every year. But what about those cats that come in that aren't so social? They don't go to homes; they go to work.

It's a boy! Indianapolis Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffe

"He is already growing and will be several feet taller before his first birthday," the zoo wrote on its website.

Giant baby panda cub turns 11-weeks old

It's hard to believe that the Smithsonian National Zoo's giant baby panda cub is already 11-weeks old!

Fisherman sets new record with 'monster' lionfish catch in Gulf of Mexico

A Florida fisherman has set a new record for the longest lionfish catch in the Gulf of Mexico. Lionfish are an invasive species that have a negative impact on native fish and wildlife in the Sunshine State.

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.

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.

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."