Baby chimp at Kansas zoo who won over hearts on social media found dead in mother's arms
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
Minnesota bear cub adjusts researchers' trail camera with 'surprisingly good results'
A bear cub in northern Minnesota adjusted a Voyageurs Wolf Project trail camera, with some "surprisingly good results." Have a watch.
A bear cub in northern Minnesota adjusted a Voyageurs Wolf Project trail camera, with some "surprisingly good results." Have a watch.
Shedd's Rockhopper penguin celebrates 35th birthday
Wellington is one of the oldest penguins at the Shedd. He arrived in 1991.
Wellington is one of the oldest penguins at the Shedd. He arrived in 1991.
Missouri brothers' capture of 35-pound raccoon will likely go down in records books
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
Pups give nativity scene performance at doggy daycare
A group of pooches gave a nativity scene performance at doggy daycare ahead of Christmas that has racked up more than a million views on TikTok.
A group of pooches gave a nativity scene performance at doggy daycare ahead of Christmas that has racked up more than a million views on TikTok.
Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
Shedd Aquarium plays host to rare shark 'virgin birth'
The Shedd Aquarium is a leader in restoring shark populations and on Monday, they announced one of their zebra sharks reproduced on her own.
The Shedd Aquarium is a leader in restoring shark populations and on Monday, they announced one of their zebra sharks reproduced on her own.
'Sad cat’ named Ellie surrendered by owner because animal 'wanted to cuddle,' then goes viral
A tweet featuring Ellie, a black-and-white cat living in Virginia, went viral after it revealed an owner surrendered Ellie for being too cuddly. Ellie is now set to be adopted.
A tweet featuring Ellie, a black-and-white cat living in Virginia, went viral after it revealed an owner surrendered Ellie for being too cuddly. Ellie is now set to be adopted.
P-22 euthanized: Famed LA mountain lion put down due to injuries, 'chronic' health problems
P-22, LA's famous mountain lion was euthanized. Wildlife officials said the mountain lion had a skull fracture as well as kidney failure and liver disease.
P-22, LA's famous mountain lion was euthanized. Wildlife officials said the mountain lion had a skull fracture as well as kidney failure and liver disease.
Hippo swallows half of 2-year-old’s body before spitting him out
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
Tips for adopting a pet despite having allergies
Many allergy sufferers pass on pet adoption over concerns a furry friend might set off their allergies. Well, there are some steps you can take to help you find the perfect companion.
Many allergy sufferers pass on pet adoption over concerns a furry friend might set off their allergies. Well, there are some steps you can take to help you find the perfect companion.
Robbie has been living in a dog shelter for 9 years. Can you give him a home?
“It's a shame, because he's a wonderful dog and has such a personality,” said Peter Cangelosi, Pets and Vets Founder. "For being 10 and a half, eleven years old – he's like a puppy. He has more energy than all the dogs we have here."
“It's a shame, because he's a wonderful dog and has such a personality,” said Peter Cangelosi, Pets and Vets Founder. "For being 10 and a half, eleven years old – he's like a puppy. He has more energy than all the dogs we have here."
13 bald eagles possibly poisoned after eating euthanized animals
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
Shedd Aquarium announces name of new green anaconda
Her name is Portuguese for “she who brings happiness.”
Her name is Portuguese for “she who brings happiness.”
Owner of suburban farm accused of allowing bison to graze on county land
The bison's tale began in September of last year when it broke free while being transferred to a farm in Lake County.
The bison's tale began in September of last year when it broke free while being transferred to a farm in Lake County.
Pet adoption fees waived for 'Empty the Shelters' event in Chicago
There's a push this week to find more pets in shelters a home for the holidays.
There's a push this week to find more pets in shelters a home for the holidays.
Mountain lion drags dog from Sonoma County home: Video
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.