Penguin chicks go on a field trip at the Shedd
Four Magellanic penguin chicks went on a "field trip" at the Shedd Aquarium Friday, and explored the Abbott Oceanarium, which is home to animals like beluga whales, sea otters, sea lions and more!
Elgin man charged with animal torture after dog is euthanized from extensive injuries
Kane County prosecutors allege that Gonzalo Villagomez inflicted "severe and extensive" injuries to a 2-year-old female Rottweiler mix from July 9 to July 10.
Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
‘Can’t say you see that everyday’: Crew ‘catches’ cat stuck in open ocean during fishing trip
A fishing charter made an unexpected rescue while out on an excursion
Buddy, the first dog in U.S. with coronavirus, dies on Staten Island
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
Hungry squirrel steals slices from pizza box left on doorstep as part of contactless delivery
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
Rare blue lobster saved by Red Lobster employees and sent to zoo
A blue lobster was adopted by a zoo after a Red Lobster employee discovered it and recognized its rarity.
Couple rescues puppies after losing ‘everything’ to Hanna flooding in Mexico
A couple in northeastern Mexico rescued a bucket full of puppies floating down in floodwater.
Tuba player performs for San Antonio Zoo hippos
The San Antonio Zoo shared a heartwarming video of a talented tuba player performing for their hippos.
Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
Orphaned manatee on the mend after being spotted by good Samaritans
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of Southern White Rhinoceros calf
Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.
Man saves drowning coyote pup, takes it on 10-day rafting trip
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
Little Shih Tzu-poodle leads firefighters in wild chase on Washington D.C. highway
There was a wildly adorable chase down a busy highway in Maryland, but the culprit was no human. It was a little dog.
Researchers say greenhouse gas emissions are helping push polar bears toward extinction by 2100
In conjunction with greenhouse gas emissions, “steeply declining reproduction and survival will jeopardize the persistence of all but a few high-Arctic subpopulations by 2100,” a recent report states.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
Police dog demonstrates correct way, and the wrong way, to wear a face mask
After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.
Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
Florida surfer's GoPro camera captures sharks underneath board at New Smyrna Beach
What started as an opportunity to test out her GoPro turned into a close-up view of a shark encounter in New Smyrna Beach.
'Honey, baby, mine': Man serenades donkey foal with ‘Crawdad Song’
An Ohio farmer captured a sweet moment between her husband and their donkey foal as he serenaded her with the “Crawdad Song.”