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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Curious bear takes dip in Citrus County pool

A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.

Baby panda splashes around at Berlin Zoo

An adorable panda cub kept himself cool by splashing around in a paddling pool at Berlin Zoo recently.

A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says

Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.