New agriculture secretary working on plan to control bird flu, egg prices

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the plan being worked on is to "have better ways with biosecurity and medication and so on, to make sure that the perimeter doesn't have to kill the chickens."

Watch: Kayaker gets swallowed by whale – briefly

A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.

Altamonte Springs Police welcome city’s first gun-detecting K-9

Meet K-9 Bailey: Altamonte Springs PD's gun sniffing dog! She will be able to locate a gun in a room, vehicle, on a person and even in a bag.

Watch: Emotional reunion as stolen dog returns home after over 7 years

A tearful reunion between a family and their beloved dog was caught on tape more than seven years after she was stolen from their yard.

Multiple animals seized from Frostproof home, owner arrested: Deputies

A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."

Watch: Deep-sea anglerfish’s rare swim in shallow waters

The scary-looking fish is usually to be found more than a mile below the surface, where little to no light penetrates.

High egg prices lead people to start buying chickens: Why are eggs so expensive?

As egg prices continue to skyrocket, people are starting to buy chickens to help fulfill their needs. However, managers and farmers say you may not be saving money by trying to do it yourself.

Endangered gorilla dies at San Francisco Zoo at age 43

 A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.

17 dogs rescued from hot trailer outside Ormond Beach hotel; owner charged with animal cruelty

Seventeen dogs, including ten six-week-old puppies, were found caged inside a small trailer in the parking lot of an Ormond Beach hotel on Feb. 3, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.

Florida Gone Wild: Animal encounters, sightings of the outrageous kind in January

Florida has gained a reputation for being a “crazy" state with its iconic “Florida Man" stories. However, animal encounters in the Sunshine State can be just as wild.

VIDEO: Massive and strange fish stranded along Florida coast. What is Mola Mola fish?

A huge Mola Mola fish, also known as an ocean sunfish, found itself stranded near the Florida coast. What's a very large and strange fish. Here's what it is.

Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows

A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.

Chewy offers free treats for pets if Eagles win Super Bowl 59

If the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl 59, Chewy said it will give away 59,000 free treats for birds, dogs and cats.

California man returns home after fire to find giant bear has moved in

Wildlife officials had to work for nearly 24 hours and set a food trap full of special treats to coax the massive, 525-lb. bear out.

5,700 pounds of dog food recalled over risk of salmonella – what to know

5,700 pounds of Blue Ridge Beef natural dog food has been recalled over the risk of salmonella contamination, the FDA said. Here's what to know.

WATCH: Large alligator pulled from Florida Keys pool

Deputies said they recently helped residents by removing a large alligator from their backyard pool in the Florida Keys.