100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle vanishes along North Carolina interstate
"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner told a local media outlet.
"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner told a local media outlet.
11-foot, 750-pound alligator seized from New York home
The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.
The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.
Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'
Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday.
Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday.
2 dogs die during Alaska Iditarod race, prompting call from PETA to end the competition
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Lincoln Park Zoo's lion cub, Lomelok, recovering after successful spinal surgery
A one-year-old African lion cub is on the road to recovery at the Lincoln Park Zoo after undergoing spinal surgery earlier this week.
A one-year-old African lion cub is on the road to recovery at the Lincoln Park Zoo after undergoing spinal surgery earlier this week.
Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Chicago woman overjoyed as officers deliver long-lost dog: 'She was my comfort'
A Chicago woman and her dog were reunited this week after two long years apart.
A Chicago woman and her dog were reunited this week after two long years apart.
Suburban Chicago dog and postman forge heartwarming friendship, go viral on social media
Postal workers and dogs are notorious for being enemies, but one local pair is breaking that stigma.
Postal workers and dogs are notorious for being enemies, but one local pair is breaking that stigma.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
Runaway horses gallop alongside drivers on Ohio highway
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
Unleashed dog shot after confronting Chicago police in Roseland, officer injured
An unleashed dog confronted Chicago police officers aggressively in the Roseland neighborhood, leading to one officer firing their weapon.
An unleashed dog confronted Chicago police officers aggressively in the Roseland neighborhood, leading to one officer firing their weapon.
Legally blind student defies odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
'Look who's standing!': Emaciated dog at Chicago animal rescue holding strong in recovery
A dog who was found emaciated and near death on a Chicago street is making strong strides in his recovery at a local animal rescue.
A dog who was found emaciated and near death on a Chicago street is making strong strides in his recovery at a local animal rescue.
PETA protesters disrupt Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show
PETA activists made a bold statement at Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show, storming the runway with slogans like "Animals aren't fabric" and "Viva Vegan Leather."
PETA activists made a bold statement at Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show, storming the runway with slogans like "Animals aren't fabric" and "Viva Vegan Leather."
Chicago animal rescue seeks help for emaciated dog found left for dead
A Chicago animal rescue shelter is seeking the public's assistance after a dog was discovered emaciated and near death on the streets.
A Chicago animal rescue shelter is seeking the public's assistance after a dog was discovered emaciated and near death on the streets.
Watch: Hiker rescues dog lost 1,000 feet up on trail
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.
Foster puppy stolen out of backyard in Antioch
A foster puppy was stolen out of a backyard in Antioch Wednesday night.
A foster puppy was stolen out of a backyard in Antioch Wednesday night.
Very friendly cat rescued from car in junkyard before it’s crushed
The cat hopped out from under the hood of the car moments before it was going to get demolished.
The cat hopped out from under the hood of the car moments before it was going to get demolished.