North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of beloved polar bear weeks before 20th birthday
Payton, who was being transferred to the Louisville Zoo for a breeding partnership, tragically passed away during the journey.
Payton, who was being transferred to the Louisville Zoo for a breeding partnership, tragically passed away during the journey.
Singer Bret Michaels adopts heroic husky also bearing rock star's name
Rock star Bret Michaels adopted a heroic dog that shared his name, making headlines after the dog donated life-saving blood to a severely anemic kitten in Nebraska.
Rock star Bret Michaels adopted a heroic dog that shared his name, making headlines after the dog donated life-saving blood to a severely anemic kitten in Nebraska.
Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
Watch: Cowboys and cops corral runaway bull in 'high steaks' chase
A recent video captured an unusual scene in Englewood, Colorado, as cowboys and police deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office joined forces to chase down a runaway cow.
A recent video captured an unusual scene in Englewood, Colorado, as cowboys and police deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office joined forces to chase down a runaway cow.
Watch this baby penguin take its first swim at Chicago aquarium
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
Penguin takes its first swim, video shows
In a video, published by Shedd Aquarium, you can see the bird testing out the waters with the zookeeper by its side. (Credit: Shedd Aquarium/Sam Cejtin)
In a video, published by Shedd Aquarium, you can see the bird testing out the waters with the zookeeper by its side. (Credit: Shedd Aquarium/Sam Cejtin)
World's oldest dog ever dies, aged 31 (or about 217 in dog years)
'Bobi' lived on a farm in Portugal with four cats. He was born on May 11, 1992, when his owner was just 8 years old.
'Bobi' lived on a farm in Portugal with four cats. He was born on May 11, 1992, when his owner was just 8 years old.
How to stop squirrels and other animals from eating your pumpkins
From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
St. Louis Zoo elephant dies following agitation in herd triggered by loose dog
A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose, zoo officials said.
A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose, zoo officials said.
Truck hauling cattle overturns in Connecticut, killing a third of herd
In a recent incident, a trailer transporting 44 dairy cattle from Maine to Ohio overturned while exiting I-84 in Newton, Connecticut.
In a recent incident, a trailer transporting 44 dairy cattle from Maine to Ohio overturned while exiting I-84 in Newton, Connecticut.
Great Dane sets record at North Carolina rescue for largest litter: ‘We could not believe it’
To the rescue’s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies.
To the rescue’s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies.
Great Dane gives birth to 15 puppies
To the rescue?s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies. (Credit: Perfectly Imperfect Pups)
To the rescue?s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies. (Credit: Perfectly Imperfect Pups)
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
Michigan dog attacks, nearly kills owner after being fed THC gummy
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
Watch: Dog slips into grave at funeral, provides moment of levity
Video footage shows the dog barking from the bottom of the grave as mourners respond to the end of the eulogy with an “amen.”
Video footage shows the dog barking from the bottom of the grave as mourners respond to the end of the eulogy with an “amen.”
Dog slips into grave at New Zealand funeral
Video footage shows the dog barking from the bottom of the grave as mourners respond to the end of the eulogy with "amen." (Credit: Paul Graham via Storyful)
Video footage shows the dog barking from the bottom of the grave as mourners respond to the end of the eulogy with "amen." (Credit: Paul Graham via Storyful)
Man survives vicious dog attack with 130 bites and counting: 'I'm grateful to have my life'
Davyta Gray, who was walking in his neighborhood, was suddenly set upon by approximately 10 dogs of various breeds.
Davyta Gray, who was walking in his neighborhood, was suddenly set upon by approximately 10 dogs of various breeds.
American Humane Hero Dog Awards 2023 announces ‘top dog’ finalists ahead of Veterans Day ceremony
The American Humane announced the finalists for its 2023 Hero Dog Awards. All dog nominees are invited to the annual ceremony held on Veteran's Day this year.
The American Humane announced the finalists for its 2023 Hero Dog Awards. All dog nominees are invited to the annual ceremony held on Veteran's Day this year.
Nevada dog shot in chest, makes remarkable recovery
Veterinarians identified an open wound near his ear canal, which was revealed to be a bullet wound.
Veterinarians identified an open wound near his ear canal, which was revealed to be a bullet wound.
Polar bear sisters caught on camera having pool party at Washington zoo
Video from the zoo shows twin polar bears Astra and Laerke having a ball after one of them dragged a kid-sized pool into the bears’ bigger swimming pool.
Video from the zoo shows twin polar bears Astra and Laerke having a ball after one of them dragged a kid-sized pool into the bears’ bigger swimming pool.