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Authorities seize alligator kept illegally in New York home's swimming pool

A man is fighting to keep his pet alligator, named "Albert," after New York state officials said it was seized from his home where it was being kept illegally.
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Authorities seize alligator kept illegally in New York home's swimming pool
March 18, 2024 at 8:19 AM

Rescued tiger cub intrigued by tiger documentary

Lily, a tiger cub rescued by the Oakland Zoo, was seen curiously watching a documentary about tigers. The zoo said she was “learning about her own kind.”
March 18, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Rescued tiger cub intrigued by tiger documentary
March 17, 2024 at 2:27 PM

From Frenchies to rescue cats, New York's trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City is one of a handful of veterinary hospitals across the country that is equipped to handle the most complicated cases
March 17, 2024 at 2:27 PM
New York's trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases
March 17, 2024 at 2:58 AM

80-year-old man pleads guilty to genetically engineering giant hybrid sheep in 'audacious scheme,' DOJ announces

Schubarth trafficked large sheep from Kyrgyzstan to clone embryos and illegally inseminate female sheep to create hybrids.
March 17, 2024 at 2:58 AM
80-year-old man pleads guilty to genetically engineering giant hybrid sheep, says DOJ
March 16, 2024 at 2:53 AM

Harlequin lambs make debut at Central Park Zoo

An energetic pair of harlequin lambs made their debut at New York City’s Central Park Zoo on Friday. The two, named Bobbin and Sage, are seven and three weeks old, respectively.
March 16, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Harlequin lambs make debut at Central Park Zoo
March 15, 2024 at 7:13 PM

International dog show allows rescue dogs to compete

Stream “The Secret Life of Dancing Dogs,” the six-part dog-useries on Hulu and Disney+, to see which dog dancing team are crowned the winner.
March 15, 2024 at 7:13 PM
International dog show allows rescue dogs to compete
March 15, 2024 at 12:35 PM

'Bee invasion' leads to suspended tennis match at BNP Paribas Open

Bees swarmed the primary showcourt during the quarter-final match between Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Germany's Alexander Zverev.
March 15, 2024 at 12:35 PM
'Bee invasion' leads to suspended tennis match at BNP Paribas Open
March 14, 2024 at 9:18 PM

Dog deaths revive calls for end to Iditarod, the endurance race with deep roots in Alaska tradition

For the past five years, Alaska’s annual Iditarod sled dog race has gone off mostly free of controversy, as teams of dogs and their masters braved the elements in the 1,000-mile test of endurance across the frozen wilderness
March 14, 2024 at 9:18 PM
March 14, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Florida sheriff's deputy harassed by feisty turkey

Authorities in Florida say this sheriff's deputy "ruffled a few feathers" after being approached by an "irritated" turkey during a traffic stop.
March 14, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Florida sheriff's deputy harassed by feisty turkey
March 14, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Why an Alabama bay has seen an increase of bull sharks

Bull sharks are one of the most aggressive species of shark in the world.
March 14, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Why an Alabama bay has seen an increase of bull sharks
March 14, 2024 at 5:44 PM

Playing with dogs could make you happier, study finds

A new small study, published in the Plos One journal, suggests that playing with dogs can lead to stress reduction, stimulate brain activity and help with concentration.
March 14, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Playing with dogs could make you happier, study finds
March 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Warmer sea surface temperatures have led to a bull shark population increase, scientists say

The number of bull sharks -- one of the most aggressive species of shark in the world -- increased significantly in a 20-year period, and warmer sea water is to blame.
March 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Why an Alabama bay has seen an increase in bull sharks in the last 2 decades
March 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Python farming could offer one of the most sustainable sources of meat in the world, according to a new study

Python meat could offer a form of meat much less carbon intensive than the current options, according to researchers who studied python farms in Southeast Asia.
March 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Why python meat is one of the most sustainable meat sources available, scientists say
March 14, 2024 at 2:57 PM

100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle disappears on North Carolina highway to reptile expo

Dan Hemby, the turtle's owner, says it vanished from Hemby's vehicle Sunday while traveling from Jacksonville, North Carolina, to the Durham Reptile Expo.
March 14, 2024 at 2:57 PM
100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle disappears on highway to reptile expo
March 13, 2024 at 1:53 AM

Caretakers at wildlife center wear fox mask to help comfort orphaned pup

Caretakers at a Virginia wildlife center are doing their best to comfort an orphaned fox pup -- even by wearing a red fox mask at feeding time.
March 13, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Caretakers at wildlife center wear fox mask to help comfort orphaned pup
March 12, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Crocodile bites man swimming to shore after boat capsizes in Florida Everglades

A 68-year-old man was bitten by a crocodile after his boat capsized in the Florida Everglades and he tried to swim to shore while his boat was sinking.
March 12, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Crocodile bites man swimming to shore after boat capsizes in Florida Everglades
March 12, 2024 at 3:35 PM

This farm's golden retriever experience is a dog lover's dream destination

Golden Dog Farm offers a "happy" hour where guests can play with at least ten golden retrievers for 90 minutes.
March 12, 2024 at 3:35 PM
This farm's golden retriever experience is a dog lover's dream destination
March 12, 2024 at 12:02 AM

Man attacked by crocodile after boat capsized

A 68-year-old man was hospitalized after a crocodile allegedly attacked him after his boat capsized in the Florida.
March 12, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Man attacked by crocodile after boat capsized
March 11, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Sperm whale dies after beaching along Florida's Gulf Coast

Florida wildlife officials say a sperm whale that became famous after beaching itself on a sandbar has died
March 11, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Beached sperm whale dies after beaching along Florida's Gulf Coast
March 10, 2024 at 12:08 AM

9 people dead and 78 others hospitalized after eating sea turtle meat on Zanzibar's Pemba Island

Authorities in Zanzibar say eight children and an adult have died.
March 10, 2024 at 12:08 AM
March 8, 2024 at 7:58 PM

How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April

Scientists will observe how animals' routines at several zoos are disrupted.
March 8, 2024 at 7:58 PM
How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out
March 7, 2024 at 10:12 PM

Nothing to sniff at: Bill would help pay to retire Ohio drug-detecting K9s under legal cannabis

Two Ohio lawmakers are sponsoring a bill that seeks to ease the financial burden on law enforcement agencies that will have to replace their marijuana-sniffing dogs
March 7, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Nothing to sniff at: Bill would help retire drug-detecting K9s after cannabis legal
March 7, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Wayward 450-pound pig named Kevin Bacon hams it up for home security camera

In Hollywood, actor Kevin Bacon is a big star
March 7, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Wayward 450-pound pig named Kevin Bacon hams it up for home security camera
March 7, 2024 at 5:29 AM

Partially paralyzed dog celebrates 13th birthday in style

Scooty was showered with over 100 balloons for her birthday, all donated by her various social media admirers and followers, with personalized messages on them.
March 7, 2024 at 5:29 AM
Partially paralyzed dog celebrates 13th birthday in style
March 7, 2024 at 5:24 AM

Gang of bears steal trash can from driveway

A group of bears was caught on camera seemingly coordinating the theft of a garbage can from a Connecticut driveway.
March 7, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Gang of bears steal trash can from driveway
March 5, 2024 at 1:46 AM

Horses stop Cleveland traffic

A pair of horses riding opposite traffic caused a scene on I-90 in Ohio.
March 5, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Horses stop Cleveland traffic
February 29, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Precious cat and dog love holding each other while they sleep

Ginger and Harry take the cutest naps on the planet.
February 29, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Precious cat and dog love holding each other while they sleep
February 29, 2024 at 3:05 PM

How scientists discovered 7,000 humpback whale deaths using AI technology: Study

A study has found that a marine heatwave may have led to the decline of humpback whales.
February 29, 2024 at 3:05 PM
How scientists discovered 7,000 humpback whale deaths using AI technology: Study
February 29, 2024 at 1:54 AM

How AI helped ID and geolocate humpback whales in the Pacific

A team of researchers crowdsourced images from over 4,000 contributors in the largest photo identification study of a cetacean.
February 29, 2024 at 1:54 AM
How AI helped ID and geolocate humpback whales in the Pacific
February 28, 2024 at 5:27 PM

To protect and... herd? Police in Texas help round up escaped goats

Video captured by a driver in Texas shows police stepping in to help round up dozens of goats that escaped their enclosure and wandered through residential neighborhoods on Tuesday.
February 28, 2024 at 5:27 PM
To protect and... herd? Police in Texas help round up escaped goats
February 28, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Rhino poaching on the rise in South Africa, new figures show

Nearly 500 rhinos were killed in South Africa last year.
February 28, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Rhino poaching on the rise in South Africa, new figures show
February 28, 2024 at 1:47 PM

'Can't be quiet anymore': SeaQuest aquariums have issues, some former employees say

SeaQuest says the top priority of its shopping mall aquariums is animal health and safety, but some advocates, parents and former employees are raising red flags.
February 28, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Advocates, former employees and parents speak out about SeaQuest mall aquariums
February 28, 2024 at 3:08 AM

Alaska's king salmon fishing industry caught in killer whale lawsuit

Alaska's king salmon, also known as Chinook, are vital to the state's rural economy but are also the primary prey for a group of starving orcas in the Salish Sea.
February 28, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Alaska's king salmon fishing industry caught in killer whale lawsuit
February 28, 2024 at 1:23 AM

Grey seal born at Brookfield Zoo

The seal pup is one of just 22 grey seals in accredited zoos in the U.S.
February 28, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Grey seal born at Brookfield Zoo
February 28, 2024 at 12:56 AM

Remembering Flaco the owl

The rare Eurasian eagle owl that had taken up residence on the island of Manhattan passed away shortly after the anniversary of his escape from the Central Park Zoo.
February 28, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Remembering Flaco the owl
February 25, 2024 at 1:23 AM

Flaco, the escaped Central Park Zoo owl, dies

Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle owl, has died, according to Central Park Zoo.
February 25, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Flaco, the escaped Central Park Zoo owl, dies
February 24, 2024 at 2:11 AM

Tokyo dance crew hypes up senior dog marching to beat of their music

Everyone needs friends like them.
February 24, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Tokyo dance crew hypes up senior dog marching to beat of their music
February 22, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Animal rescuer's phone stolen by curious fox

A fox managed to make off with a cellphone belonging to an animal charity worker. The injured animal was later rescued and received treatment while the handset was returned to its owner.
February 22, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Animal rescuer's phone stolen by curious fox
1 month ago

11 lions rescued from conflict-hit Sudan

The lions have been transferred to their new home at the LionsRock Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa.
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11 lions rescued from conflict-hit Sudan
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Cougar attacks cyclists

A cougar attacked five cyclists, including a 60year-old woman, on a Washington trail Saturday according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Cougar attacks cyclists
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Pack of wolves tunnel through heavy snow in China

A drone video captured the remarkable sight of a wolf pack deftly trekking through thick layers of snow by creating a tunnel in China.
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Pack of wolves tunnel through heavy snow in China
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Cyclists 'fight off' cougar, save friend being mauled: Washington Police

A group of cyclists saved a fellow rider's life by fighting off a cougar that attacked her over the weekend on a suburban Seattle trail, according to authorities.
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Cyclists 'fight off' cougar, save friend being mauled: Police
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Golden Retriever perfects her drill coming indoors after a rainy-day

Nyla plops on her side so her muddy paws can get clean!
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Golden Retriever perfects her drill coming indoors after a rainy-day
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Silverspot butterfly inching closer to extinction

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service now lists the butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
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Silverspot butterfly inching closer to extinction
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Hungry moose checks out shopper's groceries in Costco parking lot

A shopper tried to bribe a moose with sweet potatoes in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Hungry moose checks out shopper's groceries in Costco parking lot
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Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, UN report warns

Migratory fish face the most dire threat, with 97% on the brink of extinction, the report found.
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Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, UN report warns
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Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, UN report warns

Approximately 44% of migratory species across the world are in population decline and more than 20% of migratory species face extinction, the U.N. reports.
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Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, UN report warns
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All eyes on bald eagle family as they expand nest

People around the world are watching live web camera footage of two bald eagles in the San Bernadino mountains as they prepare to become parents to three babies
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All eyes on bald eagle family as they expand nest
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Famed Kenyan lion Olobor is missing. Officials are searching for clues

Olobor is one of the Maasai Mara National Reserve's famous lions.
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Wildlife authorities continue search for famous missing Kenyan lion
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Polar bears at risk of starvation due to loss of sea ice: Study

Researchers used collar cameras to monitor the eating habits of 20 polar bears in Manitoba, Canada.
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Polar bears at risk of starvation due to loss of sea ice: Study