Man mauled to death by pet hippo he described as 'like a son'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Deputies respond to cheetah sighting in Oregon that turned out to be stuffed animal
Multnomah County deputies are poking fun at themselves after responding to a prank call of a sighted cheetah that turned out to be a stuffed animal.
Multnomah County deputies are poking fun at themselves after responding to a prank call of a sighted cheetah that turned out to be a stuffed animal.
Woman arrested after police find dead animals inside home
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after authorities found three dead animals in her home.
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after authorities found three dead animals in her home.
Burnet couple's cat travels 228 miles home from Dallas-area ranch
Somehow in a week’s time, Gray C. ended up 228 miles away from where she was dropped off, back at her home in Burnet.
Somehow in a week’s time, Gray C. ended up 228 miles away from where she was dropped off, back at her home in Burnet.
10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
Dog hit by car, shot over 70 times finds forever home for the holidays
The pup underwent surgery to repair her pelvis and restore her mobility. She was then sent to a foster home for recovery.
The pup underwent surgery to repair her pelvis and restore her mobility. She was then sent to a foster home for recovery.
Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Dog at Delaware SPCA for 866 days finds forever home
The Delaware SPCA’s longest resident dog found her forever home with a New Castle couple after 866 days at their Newark shelter.
The Delaware SPCA’s longest resident dog found her forever home with a New Castle couple after 866 days at their Newark shelter.
Rare, Mandarin duck spotted in Ohio park
The photographer said that he has been interested in photography for a while, but just picked up wildlife photography about five years ago.
The photographer said that he has been interested in photography for a while, but just picked up wildlife photography about five years ago.
Snow leopard at Louisville Zoo tests positive for coronavirus; test results pending for 2 others
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
14-year-old boy killed by family dog in northwestern Minnesota
A 14-year-old boy was attacked and killed by his family’s dog in rural northwestern Minnesota Thursday, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
A 14-year-old boy was attacked and killed by his family’s dog in rural northwestern Minnesota Thursday, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
Dog recovering in Lakeway after near-death experience with Mexican cartel
Thanks to an Austin rescue organization, that dog is now making a miraculous recovery at a vet's office in Lakeway, but he isn't out of the woods just yet.
Thanks to an Austin rescue organization, that dog is now making a miraculous recovery at a vet's office in Lakeway, but he isn't out of the woods just yet.
Puppy rescued from alligator's jaws becomes newest 'deputy dog' for Florida sheriff's office
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
Vallejo resident finds 3 dead dogs in separate bags on street
The resident said they looked like German Shepherd puppies around six or eight months old.
The resident said they looked like German Shepherd puppies around six or eight months old.
Zoo successfully rehabilitates snow leopard cubs that couldn't walk
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
Deputies rescue dog stranded on ice chunk on North Dakota river
Sheriff’s deputies in western North Dakota rescued a dog that was stranded on chunk of ice in a river Wednesday morning.
Sheriff’s deputies in western North Dakota rescued a dog that was stranded on chunk of ice in a river Wednesday morning.
Video: Owners wrest puppy from python’s grip after snake lunges from bushes, coils around dog
The video, which was captured by the family’s security camera, showed the puppy sniffing around in the backyard, before a snake lunged out from a nearby bush and coiled itself around the small dog.
The video, which was captured by the family’s security camera, showed the puppy sniffing around in the backyard, before a snake lunged out from a nearby bush and coiled itself around the small dog.
No more emotional support animals on planes after DOT closes major loophole
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count.
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count.
Chicago non-profit pairing visually impaired children with companion dogs
The Chicago Lighthouse is connecting children who are visually impaired or blind with the companion of a lifetime. "Just learning how to take care of an animal is always important and builds confidence with kids and adults."
The Chicago Lighthouse is connecting children who are visually impaired or blind with the companion of a lifetime. "Just learning how to take care of an animal is always important and builds confidence with kids and adults."
Gorillas enjoy morning playtime at Zoo Atlanta
A family of gorillas was spotted in its behind-the-scenes night area on November 27 full of energy as the primates prepared for their day.
A family of gorillas was spotted in its behind-the-scenes night area on November 27 full of energy as the primates prepared for their day.