Giant river otter resurfaces in Argentina; experts thought it was locally extinct
A giant river otter thought to be locally extinct showed up in Argentina last month. It was the first sighting in more than 30 years.
A giant river otter thought to be locally extinct showed up in Argentina last month. It was the first sighting in more than 30 years.
Video shows curious bear nudging man taking nap by pool
"Matt was just so startled, picked up his phone with no luck of a good picture," Dawn Bete wrote on Facebook.
"Matt was just so startled, picked up his phone with no luck of a good picture," Dawn Bete wrote on Facebook.
Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Piping plover nest at Montrose Beach attacked by skunk, all 4 eggs eaten
A skunk ate four piping plover eggs that were inside an enclosed area at Montrose Beach Wednesday night.
A skunk ate four piping plover eggs that were inside an enclosed area at Montrose Beach Wednesday night.
Dog thrown out of car is reunited with its rightful owner
"Savey recognized him as soon as we got to the hallway of the lobby and immediately started pulling and jumping for him. Our sad depressed girl quickly became happy wiggly and overjoyed to see her person."
"Savey recognized him as soon as we got to the hallway of the lobby and immediately started pulling and jumping for him. Our sad depressed girl quickly became happy wiggly and overjoyed to see her person."
Florida man's 'stand your ground' defense rejected in iguana killing
A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense of a Florida man who said he beat an iguana to death only after it attacked him, biting him on the arm.
A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense of a Florida man who said he beat an iguana to death only after it attacked him, biting him on the arm.
PAWS Chicago needs homes for 350 kittens this summer
PAWS Chicago is launching a new challenge for this summer - finding homes for 350 kittens.
PAWS Chicago is launching a new challenge for this summer - finding homes for 350 kittens.
Bill seeking to ban sale of puppy mill pets in Illinois shops heads to Pritzker's desk
The Illinois State Senate has passed a bill that some supporters believe could shut down so-called puppy mills.
The Illinois State Senate has passed a bill that some supporters believe could shut down so-called puppy mills.
Dog plays peekaboo with owner in adorable video
A cute video shows Rocco, the dog, playing peekaboo whenever its owner calls its name.
A cute video shows Rocco, the dog, playing peekaboo whenever its owner calls its name.
Viral video shows driver and his parrot singing duet
A driver enjoyed a duet with his parrot in a viral video.
A driver enjoyed a duet with his parrot in a viral video.
BarkBox halts shipments of chew after dog owner says it killed her pet: 'Absolutely heartbroken'
The dog owner blamed the BarkBox chew for taking her "healthy, happy dog to dead in 24 hours."
The dog owner blamed the BarkBox chew for taking her "healthy, happy dog to dead in 24 hours."
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Possible 'big cat' sighting in Chicago unfounded following search by animal care and control
UPDATE: An update to a story we brought you on Thursday about reports of a “big cat” sighting in a Chicago neighborhood.
UPDATE: An update to a story we brought you on Thursday about reports of a “big cat” sighting in a Chicago neighborhood.
Dog owner cited, dog walker charged after attack in Palatine
One of the smaller dogs died in the attack and two people were injured.
One of the smaller dogs died in the attack and two people were injured.
Irate man smashes, stomps on bird after pet store won't refund his $30
A man tried to return a bird that had a blood-covered wing to an Allen Park pet store but when he was turned away, he killed it by smashing it on the counter and stomping on it.
A man tried to return a bird that had a blood-covered wing to an Allen Park pet store but when he was turned away, he killed it by smashing it on the counter and stomping on it.
Canadian police capture footage of cat chasing coyote away
Police in Port Moody captured footage of a cat that was in no mood to be bothered by a pesky coyote.
Police in Port Moody captured footage of a cat that was in no mood to be bothered by a pesky coyote.
Alligator 'arrested' by deputies after 'suspicious activity' reported in backyard
"You call, we come," that's what Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said in a new video posted by the sheriff's office.
"You call, we come," that's what Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said in a new video posted by the sheriff's office.
Rare albino deer spotted swimming in Lake Poygan in Wisconsin
A deer duo, including a rare albino, swam across Lake Poygan in Winneconne, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 21.
A deer duo, including a rare albino, swam across Lake Poygan in Winneconne, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 21.
New Field Museum exhibit tells the story of pioneer Dr. Jane Goodall
A new exhibit about to open in Chicago aims to educate, entertain and inspire – all with the help of Jane Goodall.
A new exhibit about to open in Chicago aims to educate, entertain and inspire – all with the help of Jane Goodall.