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Experts on WHO team say search for COVID origins has stalled
The international scientists dispatched to China by the World Health Organization to look for the origins of the coronavirus say…
Hundreds of elephants found dead in Botswana
The mysterious deaths of several hundred elephants in northern Botswana within a short period of time is raising deep concerns.…
Mountain rescuers heft injured St. Bernard off English peak
St. Bernards are known for helping to rescue distressed travelers in the mountains, but on Sunday the tables were turned…
Video and 911 audio released in Indiana police dog mauling
Authorities have released additional police video footage and 911 audio in the May arrest of a Black northwestern Indiana man…
France-born man in Mexico dies in bid to save his dog’s life
The devotion of dogs to people has been remarked upon for centuries By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press July 24, 2020,…
Swiss zookeeper dies after tiger attack inside enclosure
The zoo in Switzerland’s biggest city says a 55-year-old keeper was killed by one of the park’s Siberian tigers July…
Scuba diver killed in Australia shark attack
A 20-year-old scuba diver has died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia’s Queensland state July…
US moves forward with plan to end wild bird protections
The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to scale back a century-old law protecting most American wild birds despite…
Colorado Man Duets With ‘Singing’ Husky To Spread Love During COVID-19 Crisis
As an administrative resident at a Colorado hospital, Tate Hegstrom has witnessed the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the health care…
Big Cat Rescue founder now selling coronavirus masks
Are you a cool cats or kitten May 18, 2020, 12:32 PM 2 min read 2 min read Share to…
Police: Man caught on camera choking ex-girlfriend’s dog
Police in Louisiana say a man was recorded on a doorbell camera choking his estranged girlfriend’s dog May 13, 2020,…
9-year-old boy in Tennessee catches 80-pound lake sturgeon
A nine-year-old child in Tennessee has reeled in an 80-pound fish May 13, 2020, 1:44 PM 2 min read 2…
Coroner: French bulldog fatally mauls suburban Chicago woman
Authorities say a suburban Chicago woman was mauled to death by a French bulldog that she recently adopted and that…
Surfer killed in shark attack was passionate about the sport
A surfer killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach was identified as a 26-year-old man who customized…
Bug experts dismiss worry about US ‘murder hornets’ as hype
Insect experts say people should calm down about the big bug with the nickname “murder hornet” — unless you are…
Woman killed by alligator in SC was doing homeowner’s nails
Authorities say the woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was…
‘Pizza Groundhog’ Adorably Eats Pizza While We’re Stuck Inside
While many humans shelter in place, a groundhog turned a Philadelphia woman’s backyard into its own pizzeria. The crust-craving critter…
China unveils new list of animals that can be farmed for meat
COVID-19 is thought to have originated at a Wuhan wet market. April 10, 2020, 6:01 PM 4 min read 4…
Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed…
These Cat TikToks Are Just What We Need Right Meow During Social Isolation
Hey, we know you’re feline blue. Most of us are practicing social isolation during this awful coronavirus outbreak and feeling…
Man gets 1 year in case of dog left in cage with tide rising
A New Jersey man has been sentenced to a year in prison on an animal cruelty conviction after authorities said…
Sheriff: Texas man accused of hanging puppy `out of boredom’
A 21-year-old Texas man is accused of hanging a small puppy by the neck from a tree and posting a…
Puppy in crime: Deputies take man, dog into custody in theft
A Florida man and his furry “accomplice” were taken into custody by authorities who said the man shoplifted from a…
White House asks scientists to investigate origins of coronavirus
The coronavirus has killed hundreds of people in China. February 6, 2020, 10:35 PM 6 min read The White House…
Authorities: NC man stabbed dog to death, cut it half
Authorities say a North Carolina man stole and beat a dog named Tigger, stabbed it to death and used a…
Australian government drops 4,000 pounds of food to save starving wildlife
Helicopters were used to feed animals displaced by the wildfire crisis. January 12, 2020, 10:59 PM 6 min read The…
‘It’s a holy horror’: Dog lucky to be alive after being thrown from moving car
The lucky dog has been named “Elf” in honor of the holiday season. December 18, 2019, 10:58 AM 3 min…
Stolen pit bull to make cross-country trip back home
A pit bull that was stolen from its owner in Montana and taken across the country to West Virginia is…
Decapitated body found in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park
Police have opened a homicide investigation after dismembered human remains were discovered in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. A hiker stumbled…
Senate unanimously passes bill making animal cruelty a federal felony, sending it to President Trump’s desk
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill making certain types of animal cruelty a federal felony. Interested in Animals? Add…
Woman shot when dog jumps onto car console, causes gunfire
An Oklahoma woman was shot in the thigh when a dog inside the vehicle with her jumped onto a back…
Pit bull dies of snake bites while protecting Florida boys
A man in Florida says his family’s 8-month-old pit bull Zeus died of snake bites as it was trying to…
Mosquito-borne virus threat grows with new Michigan cases
Michigan health officials amped up their warning about a rare mosquito-borne virus Tuesday, after the state’s Department of Health and…
Chimpanzee on the loose in Texas, harassing people and dogs, reports say
A chimpanzee is on the run in Texas and not letting anyone get in its way, officials said on Tuesday.…
Mountain lion fatally struck trying to cross LA freeway
A male mountain lion who successfully crossed a 10-lane freeway in Los Angeles two months ago was struck and killed…
Woman killed by black bear on island north of Minnesota
A black bear has killed a Minnesota woman on a secluded island in Canadian waters in an attack that experts…
Virginia man gets 5 years in prison for dog burned alive
A Virginia man will serve five years in prison without parole for the death of a pit bull that was…
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lady And The Tramp’ Stars A Scruffy Shelter Dog
The leading man of Disney’s upcoming live-action “Lady and the Tramp” is already stealing hearts with his soulful eyes, scruffy…
Boxer charged with allowing pet cougar to escape in Florida
Authorities say a professional fighter allowed his pet cougar escape from his Florida home earlier this year. The Sun Sentinel…
Authorities: Woman pulls gator from pants during stop
Officials say a Florida woman who pulled a small alligator from her yoga pants during a traffic stop and illegally…
Boy, 16, dies after attack by 3 dogs in Dallas-area backyard
Police say a 16-year-old boy has died after being mauled by three pit bulls inside the fenced backyard of a…
2 people bitten by sharks minutes apart at Florida beach
Authorities say two people were bitten by sharks minutes apart at the same Florida beach. Interested in Sharks? Add Sharks…
12 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
With the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered.…
TV personality Jesse James offers reward for return of dog
Reality TV star Jesse James is offering a $5,000 reward for the return of one of his beloved dogs. James…
Monsoon flooding death toll climbs to 164 in South Asia
The death toll in monsoon flooding in South Asia has climbed past 160 as millions of people and animals continue…
Flushing drugs down the toilet could lead to ‘meth-gators,’ Tennessee police department warns
Police in Tennessee are warning residents against flushing drugs down the toilet in the event of a potential drug bust,…
Fossil of bone-crushing mammal a first in the US Northwest
A fossil jaw bone misidentified for 50 years turns out to belong to a bone-crushing mammal and is the first…
Authorities: Missing Texas man was eaten by his own dogs
A Texas man who had been missing for months was eaten, bones and all, by his pack of dogs, sheriff’s…
Man caught at JFK smuggling 34 finches in hair curlers
Federal authorities say a 39-year-old Connecticut man has been caught trying to smuggle nearly three dozen live finches through John…
Toddler killed by leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National Park
A 2-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Interested in Zoo Animal…
Woman escapes with cat from car that plunged into river
A woman was able to save herself and her cat after the car they were riding in plunged into a…
CDC confirms case of blood-sucking ‘kissing bug’ confirmed in Delaware
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a 2018 case in which a blood-sucking insect known as a…
Large, flightless bird attacks and kills its fallen owner
A large, flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea attacked and killed its owner when the man fell on…
World's largest bee photographed after vanishing for decades
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Police: Pot smokers find caged tiger in abandoned house
It’s legal to own a tiger in Texas if the owner has a wild game permit. Source link
‘Walking Dead’ Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan Adopts Famous Donkey-Emu Couple
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina animal rescue group says that thanks to “The Walking Dead” actor Jeffrey Dean…
Kaley Cuoco Spends Thanksgiving Helping Out Baby Seal
Kaley Cuoco is thankful for a group of dedicated volunteers who came to the rescue after the “Big Bang Theory”…