Dog, litter of puppies rescued from snowdrift in northern Minnesota

Dog, litter of puppies rescued from snowdrift in northern Minnesota

A dog and her litter of six puppies were found in a snowdrift earlier this winter, and now, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue shelter in northern Minnesota is thanking the family who spotted them.

A dog and her litter of six puppies were found in a snowdrift earlier this winter, and now, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue shelter in northern Minnesota is thanking the family who spotted them.

Alligator Robb 'speaks' to gators, says reptiles can solve problems from HIV to cancer

Alligator Robb 'speaks' to gators, says reptiles can solve problems from HIV to cancer

After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."

After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."

Habitat loss, light pollution and other threats are putting fireflies closer to mass extinction

Habitat loss, light pollution and other threats are putting fireflies closer to mass extinction

A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.

A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.

Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer

Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer

A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.

A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.

Dolphins found shot, stabbed on Florida beaches; $20K reward offered

Dolphins found shot, stabbed on Florida beaches; $20K reward offered

For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg. 

For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg. 

SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks

SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks

SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.

SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.

White shark named after Kobe Bryant

White shark named after Kobe Bryant

Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!

Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!

Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa

Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa

After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.

After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.

Badger and coyote seen traveling together in tunnel

Badger and coyote seen traveling together in tunnel

A team of researchers in California documenting how wildlife interacts with roadway structures has found a coyote and badger that appear to be close traveling companions.

A team of researchers in California documenting how wildlife interacts with roadway structures has found a coyote and badger that appear to be close traveling companions.

Monkey spotted picking oranges outside Florida home

Monkey spotted picking oranges outside Florida home

The woman who spotted the monkey in her backyard said that he has come back to pick oranges and that they have nicknamed him "Curious George."

The woman who spotted the monkey in her backyard said that he has come back to pick oranges and that they have nicknamed him "Curious George."

Parents, dog owners wonder what to do if you see a coyote

Parents, dog owners wonder what to do if you see a coyote

What should you do if you see a coyote? Sightings have spiked this winter in the Chicago area, and a recent attack on a six-year-old boy has some parents and pet owners on edge.

What should you do if you see a coyote? Sightings have spiked this winter in the Chicago area, and a recent attack on a six-year-old boy has some parents and pet owners on edge.

Shedd otters show off football skills for Super Bowl Sunday

Shedd otters show off football skills for Super Bowl Sunday

The sea otters at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium were practicing their football moves ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.

The sea otters at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium were practicing their football moves ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.

Millions of locusts swarm Kenya in worst outbreak in decades

Millions of locusts swarm Kenya in worst outbreak in decades

Millions of devastating desert locusts are swarming across Kenya right now in an outbreak that could lead to starvation for thousands of humans.

Millions of devastating desert locusts are swarming across Kenya right now in an outbreak that could lead to starvation for thousands of humans.

Dramatic hiker rescue in Rubio Canyon

Dramatic hiker rescue in Rubio Canyon

An older couple hiking in Rubio Canyon had to be hoisted to safety after falling off the trail, clinging to some tree roots alongside the cliff.

An older couple hiking in Rubio Canyon had to be hoisted to safety after falling off the trail, clinging to some tree roots alongside the cliff.