Brevard Zoo welcomes 'Khan' the jaguar as newest animal resident in effort to conserve species

The Brevard Zoo has welcomed a new member to its animal habitat family — an 11-year-old male jaguar named "Khan" — as part of the organization's efforts to conserve the species.

Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video

A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.

Puppy rescued from trash compactor at Daytona Beach apartment complex

A puppy is recovering after being rescued from a trash compactor at a Daytona Beach apartment complex, where a couple happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Watch: Angry elephant chases tour group during jungle safari

A wild elephant charged at tourists on a jungle safari in India, forcing vehicles to speed away in a dramatic escape.

Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords

Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.

Watch: South Carolina troopers lasso runaway pig on busy interstate

The adventurous swine brought traffic to a halt on Interstate 26 in Chapin, prompting trooper Matthew Bullard to respond to the scene.

Guinea pigs abandoned in Orlando spark rescue effort, search for homes

Animal rescue groups are scrambling to find homes for dozens of guinea pigs after nearly 60 were found abandoned along a roadside in Orlando last week.

Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can

The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.

California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.

Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home

A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.