Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks

Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.

Chicago's Polar Adventure Day features Siberian Huskies, but no snow

The event at Northerly Island featured Siberian Huskies pulling a sled. The sled was on wheels, which made sense given there was no snow.

Watch: Lion, tiger react to snow in California

Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.

Video shows dogs being rescued from alleged training facility for dog fighting

Floyd County Police rescued more than a dozen dogs they say were being conditioned and trained to fight. The animals were discovered on a property on Weathington Road.

Toddler drops bottle near orangutan at LA Zoo: Watch what happens next

CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."

Libertyville firefighters rescue dog from icy pond

The dog was hypothermic and very weak, and was taken to a veterinarian. Firefighters said both dog and owner are now doing well.

Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.

New facility in Joliet partners veterans suffering from PTSD with service dogs

A very special new resource has been announced to help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder transition back to civilian life. 

Brookfield Zoo euthanizes 44-year-old Bornean orangutan named 'Ben'

Ben was brought to Brookfield Zoo in 1992, and was the second-oldest Bornean orangutan in the accredited North American zoo population.