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.

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.   

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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."

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.

Dead mink rise from their graves in Denmark

Danish authorities say the gases from the decaying bodies of the culled mammals are pushing them to the surface.

‘MeowTalk’: App deciphers cat’s mood from meows

Javier Sanchez and his team are working to help create a stronger bond between humans and their cats by breaking down the communication barrier with MeowTalk.

Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home

A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears. 

Shedd penguins go on 'field trip' to Soldier Field

Four penguins from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium recently had the chance to visit Soldier Field.