Texas woman survives attacks from snake, hawk after snake 'fell from the sky'

Texas woman survives attacks from snake, hawk after snake 'fell from the sky'

A woman in Silsbee, Texas says she is thankful to be alive after being attacked simultaneously by a snake and hawk after the snake "fell from the sky".

A woman in Silsbee, Texas says she is thankful to be alive after being attacked simultaneously by a snake and hawk after the snake "fell from the sky".

Bridgeview veteran, who lost wife in February, pleads for return of missing dog
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Bridgeview veteran, who lost wife in February, pleads for return of missing dog

A south suburban Chicago veteran has given so much, and now lost much - first his wife and now his dog Otto. Anyone with information on Otto's whereabouts can call 708-921-9781. The family is offering a $2,000 reward for his safe return.

A south suburban Chicago veteran has given so much, and now lost much - first his wife and now his dog Otto. Anyone with information on Otto's whereabouts can call 708-921-9781. The family is offering a $2,000 reward for his safe return.

Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog

Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog

The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.

The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.

Students build tiny homes for animals along the Chicago River as part of Brookfield Zoo program

Students build tiny homes for animals along the Chicago River as part of Brookfield Zoo program

The afterschool program is offered through the Chicago Zoological Society's King Conservation Leadership Academy. The "science explorers" designed and constructed the habitats, then created signage to inform visitors of their importance.

The afterschool program is offered through the Chicago Zoological Society's King Conservation Leadership Academy. The "science explorers" designed and constructed the habitats, then created signage to inform visitors of their importance.

200-pound rescued walrus calf receives round-the-clock 'cuddling'

200-pound rescued walrus calf receives round-the-clock 'cuddling'

A 200-pound walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is getting bottle fed and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling" from animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the 1-month-old alive.

A 200-pound walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is getting bottle fed and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling" from animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the 1-month-old alive.

English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume

English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume

Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.

Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.

CPD names new horse after fallen Officer Ella French

CPD names new horse after fallen Officer Ella French

The Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit welcomed a new horse this week and named it after one of their own.

The Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit welcomed a new horse this week and named it after one of their own.

Dead bats reportedly washing ashore from Lake Michigan

Dead bats reportedly washing ashore from Lake Michigan

Some environmental groups are raising concerns about disturbing discoveries on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Some environmental groups are raising concerns about disturbing discoveries on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Humane Society: Dogs who died in van with broken AC should not have been transported on such a hot day

Humane Society: Dogs who died in van with broken AC should not have been transported on such a hot day

Humane Society of Hobart Director Jennifer Webber said the driver swore at her, and refused to show her health certificates. She says it's unlikely a vet would have approved travel that day, when the heat index topped 100 degrees.

Humane Society of Hobart Director Jennifer Webber said the driver swore at her, and refused to show her health certificates. She says it's unlikely a vet would have approved travel that day, when the heat index topped 100 degrees.

Multiple dogs die during transport from Chicago to Indiana due to AC unit failure

Multiple dogs die during transport from Chicago to Indiana due to AC unit failure

Indiana police say multiple dogs being transported from Chicago's O'Hare Airport died Thursday after the AC unit in the vehicle they were being taken in failed mechanically.

Indiana police say multiple dogs being transported from Chicago's O'Hare Airport died Thursday after the AC unit in the vehicle they were being taken in failed mechanically.