Family's dog mauls six-week-old boy to death
The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said in a statement that first responders found the boy with several bite wounds. He was flown by helicopter to a hospital where he died of his injuries, the sheriff’s office said.
The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said in a statement that first responders found the boy with several bite wounds. He was flown by helicopter to a hospital where he died of his injuries, the sheriff’s office said.
10-year-old fisherman in Utah reels in massive catch
A young angler recently caught a fish most grown-ups would be excited to reel in. While it wasn’t quite a state record, it was still an impressive catch considering the fisherman’s age.
A young angler recently caught a fish most grown-ups would be excited to reel in. While it wasn’t quite a state record, it was still an impressive catch considering the fisherman’s age.
Retired police dog rescued after getting stuck in park bench
A video showed a Labrador being rescued from a park bench in Beijing, China, on June 6.
A video showed a Labrador being rescued from a park bench in Beijing, China, on June 6.
Trump administration to reportedly lift ban on baiting and killing hibernating bears and wolves in Alaska
The rule change reverses an Obama-era ban on hunting methods such as baiting bears with doughnuts and shooting swimming caribou from a boat.
The rule change reverses an Obama-era ban on hunting methods such as baiting bears with doughnuts and shooting swimming caribou from a boat.
Drone footage shows 64,000 endangered sea turtles nesting near Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Drone footage off Australia captured an incredible sight: at least 64,000 endangered turtles nesting near the Great Barrier Reef.
Drone footage off Australia captured an incredible sight: at least 64,000 endangered turtles nesting near the Great Barrier Reef.
Koala and wombat become adorable 'lockdown BFFs'
A koala and wombat became best friends as they “isolated together” at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, New South Wales.
A koala and wombat became best friends as they “isolated together” at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, New South Wales.
Illinois reports 59 more coronavirus deaths; cat tests positive
In addition to the 59 deaths reported Friday, Illinois says a cat recently tested positive for COVID-19 while in a house with people who had also tested positive.
In addition to the 59 deaths reported Friday, Illinois says a cat recently tested positive for COVID-19 while in a house with people who had also tested positive.
Pregnant elephant dies after being fed explosive-filled pineapple, reports say
Wildlife officials in India are searching for the person responsible for killing a pregnant wild elephant by feeding her a pineapple filled with explosives.
Wildlife officials in India are searching for the person responsible for killing a pregnant wild elephant by feeding her a pineapple filled with explosives.
Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
2 local animal shelters getting $8 million to expand capacity
Cook County is expanding its ability to shelter animals thanks to $8 million in grant money for two suburban Chicago facilities.
Cook County is expanding its ability to shelter animals thanks to $8 million in grant money for two suburban Chicago facilities.
Pygmy hippo gifted cake, colorful balls for 5th birthday
An Australian zoo celebrated their pygmy hippo's fifth birthday with cake and colorful balls.
An Australian zoo celebrated their pygmy hippo's fifth birthday with cake and colorful balls.
Nail-biting video shows boy’s close encounter with brown bear during hike in Italian mountains
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
3 boys let black widow bite them in hopes of turning into Spider-Man
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
‘I don’t know how I can ever thank this dog’: Service dog pictured by girl’s side in yearbook
A Kentucky school surprised one of their students by including a picture of her service dog next to her picture in their yearbook.
A Kentucky school surprised one of their students by including a picture of her service dog next to her picture in their yearbook.
Having a ball: Dogs go crazy after being gifted hundreds of tennis balls by owner
These adorable fur babies were gifted hundreds of tennis balls and they went nuts.
These adorable fur babies were gifted hundreds of tennis balls and they went nuts.
Baby gorilla badly injured in family fight at Seattle zoo
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Tampa Police Department welcomes new K9 crime fighter
The Tampa Police department welcomed K9 Sly to the team this week.
The Tampa Police department welcomed K9 Sly to the team this week.
Newly released footage gives last-known glimpse of extinct Tasmanian tiger
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Two-faced kitten named Biscuits and Gravy passes away after nearly 4 days
A two-faced kitten named Biscuits and Gravy passed away after living for nearly four days.
A two-faced kitten named Biscuits and Gravy passed away after living for nearly four days.
Family dog seen on security video leaping out second story window, walking away unharmed
A Maryland family's dog jumped out of their second story window seemingly unharmed.
A Maryland family's dog jumped out of their second story window seemingly unharmed.