Kangaroo missing for weeks in Volusia County found safe, owner cited for 'improper caging': FWC

A missing kangaroo that had been hopping around Volusia County for weeks after escaping its enclosure during a bear encounter was found Wednesday and brought back home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The animal's owner was also cited for multiple violations, including improper caging.

Baby hippo Moo Deng picks Trump over Harris in 2024 election ‘prediction’

Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, chose a watermelon marked with Trump’s name in a playful prediction of the 2024 U.S. election, drawing widespread attention.

Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts

The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."

Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York

Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.

Florida deputy rescues dog stuck in pond: 'My hero!'

A deputy with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office sprang into action on Saturday when he jumped into a pond to rescue a dog in distress.

Bird once extinct in the wild makes comeback with help from Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A bird once declared extinct in the wild is making a comeback in Central Florida, thanks in part to efforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is playing a crucial role in global conservation.

Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide

An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.

NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care

The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.

Kangaroo missing in Florida after a bear apparently entered its enclosure: sheriff

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood took to social media on Thursday to share a surprising sighting in the Town of Pierson…a kangaroo was spotted hopping down the street.

Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers

A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."

Newborn Sumatran Tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A newborn Sumatran tiger cub has joined the ranks of a critically endangered species at Walt Disney World Resort’s Animal Kingdom.

'What do you mean you're sorry?': Man wants answers after pet died while in care of sitter hired on Rover

What began as a day at the Grand Canyon for a Buckeye man ended in tragedy, as his pet died while he was in the care of a dogsitter who he hired via a website named Rover. Now, the man is seeking justice for what happened.