Watch: Man attacked by raccoon while walking in South Philadelphia
A Philadelphia man was filming baby raccoons during a late night walk in the city when an adult raccoon suddenly charged and bit him.
A Philadelphia man was filming baby raccoons during a late night walk in the city when an adult raccoon suddenly charged and bit him.
New DuPage County K9 'Jake' named after fallen Officer Jacob Keltner
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office on Monday introduced the newest member of their team — a Bloodhound named Jake.
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office on Monday introduced the newest member of their team — a Bloodhound named Jake.
Prospect Heights buzzing with 80,000 new bees
ComEd launched a sweet project in Prospect Heights Thursday.
ComEd launched a sweet project in Prospect Heights Thursday.
Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
Heart-stopping video: Rescuers catch falling kitten that scaled Virginia building
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility in need of new homes
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
Snake slithers on woman's windshield as she drives on Kansas highway
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
Florida man locks daughter’s 3 dogs in hot car for days, leaving them to die, deputies say
A Florida man is accused of killing his daughter’s three dogs by locking them in a hot car for several days.
A Florida man is accused of killing his daughter’s three dogs by locking them in a hot car for several days.
It's so hot in Tennessee that the birds are panting like dogs
How hot is it in the South? It's so hot that the birds are panting.
How hot is it in the South? It's so hot that the birds are panting.
'Chickens die every day, people': Florida man arrested for killing neighbor's rooster claims self-defense
"Chickens die every day, people — at Church's, Popeyes, Kentucky Fried Chicken, really," the Florida man said. "I didn't know to give it a 21-gun salute. CPR? Mouth-to-mouth? You know, or call the chicken ambulance?"
"Chickens die every day, people — at Church's, Popeyes, Kentucky Fried Chicken, really," the Florida man said. "I didn't know to give it a 21-gun salute. CPR? Mouth-to-mouth? You know, or call the chicken ambulance?"
Why mosquito season is getting worse
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
'Beagle Brigade' sniffs out trouble at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Every single day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at O’Hare International Airport find unwelcome and potentially harmful meat products, fruits, and vegetables that travelers are trying to bring into the country.
Every single day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at O’Hare International Airport find unwelcome and potentially harmful meat products, fruits, and vegetables that travelers are trying to bring into the country.
DNR: Michigan man tells officer he drove around drunk shooting deer to relieve frustration
A Michigan man is accused of shooting deer from his truck while drunk because it helped him relieve frustration. He is also accused of spearing snapping turtles.
A Michigan man is accused of shooting deer from his truck while drunk because it helped him relieve frustration. He is also accused of spearing snapping turtles.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker after ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming park
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
From burn survivor to ‘superdog’: Taka’s journey inspires patients near and far
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
New York man cycling across America is bitten by dog in Illinois
Bob Barnes was cycling through Illinois when the dog came after him.
Bob Barnes was cycling through Illinois when the dog came after him.