National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Dog rescued after getting shot twice in face, left at Florida gas station
A puppy was rescued after surviving two gunshots to the face and being left for dead at a gas station near Edgewater.
A puppy was rescued after surviving two gunshots to the face and being left for dead at a gas station near Edgewater.
Connecticut woman's dogs shot, beheaded, skinned
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Deputy finds elderly dog nearly frozen to death, returns pet to owner
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Dog's rescue from an unused well serves as a safety reminder
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
St. Louis Zoo bear escapes from enclosure for second time in a month
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
Orlando shelter's longest resident, George, still waiting 100 days later to be adopted
The shelter staff said no one has shown any interest in George so far.
The shelter staff said no one has shown any interest in George so far.
These dogs and cats are up for adoption in Orlando
They're so cute you may want to adopt two!
They're so cute you may want to adopt two!
Florida Wildlife Commission feeds manatees near Cocoa FPL plant
Bite by bite, the majestic and adorable manatees gathered by the dozens near the FPL plant in Cocoa to chomp on literal tons of fresh romaine lettuce, courtesy of the Florida Wildlife Commission. FWC staff fed them from behind a curtain, so the animals didn’t catch on where it all comes from.
Bite by bite, the majestic and adorable manatees gathered by the dozens near the FPL plant in Cocoa to chomp on literal tons of fresh romaine lettuce, courtesy of the Florida Wildlife Commission. FWC staff fed them from behind a curtain, so the animals didn’t catch on where it all comes from.
Watch: Lion, tiger react to snow in California
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Freezing dog found tied to tree outside shelter during snowstorm
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.
Proposed bill would ban dogs from sticking heads outside car windows
A newly filed Florida Senate Bill related to animal welfare could change how you travel with your dog.
A newly filed Florida Senate Bill related to animal welfare could change how you travel with your dog.
Toddler drops bottle near orangutan at LA Zoo: Watch what happens next
CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."
CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."
Watch: Rescuers save small dog trapped in rubble following earthquake in Turkey
The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.
The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.
Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking their heads out car windows
Bill would also require Dept. of Law Enforcement to create public registry of convicted animal abusers.
Bill would also require Dept. of Law Enforcement to create public registry of convicted animal abusers.
Spencer, beloved Boston Marathon dog, dies after cancer battles
Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.
Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.
Dog vs shark: Standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Dog vs shark standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour: 'Get out baby'
The sight of a massive hammerhead shark was a rare treat for 32 travelers on a tour boat in the Bahamas.
The sight of a massive hammerhead shark was a rare treat for 32 travelers on a tour boat in the Bahamas.