‘Beagle Brigade' patrols customs to keep America's livestock safe
Frodo the beagle is doing what most dogs do: looking for food. But Frodo isn’t hungry - he’s on the job. Frodo is a member of O’Hare International Airport’s “Beagle Brigade,” an elite unit of luggage-sniffing beagles that work at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Frodo the beagle is doing what most dogs do: looking for food. But Frodo isn’t hungry - he’s on the job. Frodo is a member of O’Hare International Airport’s “Beagle Brigade,” an elite unit of luggage-sniffing beagles that work at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Baby giraffe, Beau, makes debut at Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo introduced their newest addition the world on Tuesday as animal lovers laid their eyes on Beau, a baby giraffe, for the first time.
The Philadelphia Zoo introduced their newest addition the world on Tuesday as animal lovers laid their eyes on Beau, a baby giraffe, for the first time.
‘Wings of Rescue' flight transports rescue animals from Texas to Seattle
A private flight waiting to take off isn’t carrying CEOs or celebrities - it’s chauffeuring canines and kittens to a better life.
A private flight waiting to take off isn’t carrying CEOs or celebrities - it’s chauffeuring canines and kittens to a better life.
Meet Officer Donut, Greenfield, MA police's new comfort dog
The police department in Greenfield, Massachusetts, would like everyone to meet its new comfort dog.
The police department in Greenfield, Massachusetts, would like everyone to meet its new comfort dog.
Asian elephant born at Houston Zoo on Father's Day
There's a new addition at the Houston Zoo, and she arrived just in time for Father's Day.
There's a new addition at the Houston Zoo, and she arrived just in time for Father's Day.
7-year-old with heart condition and new puppy get red carpet treatment at vet
Gigi is 7-years-old and suffers from a life-threatening heart condition. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Gigi has a brand new labradoodle puppy named Miko.
Gigi is 7-years-old and suffers from a life-threatening heart condition. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Gigi has a brand new labradoodle puppy named Miko.
Bear plays game of copycat with boy at Nashville Zoo
A day at the Nashville Zoo turned into an adorable game of copycat when a bear came over to the exhibit glass and joined a little boy jumping up and down.
A day at the Nashville Zoo turned into an adorable game of copycat when a bear came over to the exhibit glass and joined a little boy jumping up and down.
After internet fame, early morning capture, high-climbing raccoon finally released into wild
The more than 12-hour long saga of a high-climbing raccoon in St. Paul, Minn., that captivated the internet for most of Tuesday afternoon and evening came to a dramatic end around 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning when the animal finally scaled the last few feet of wall and was ultimately captured in a live trap on the roof of UBS Tower.
The more than 12-hour long saga of a high-climbing raccoon in St. Paul, Minn., that captivated the internet for most of Tuesday afternoon and evening came to a dramatic end around 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning when the animal finally scaled the last few feet of wall and was ultimately captured in a live trap on the roof of UBS Tower.
Small raccoon makes big climb up skyscraper in downtown St. Paul
A raccoon who caused a stir on social media Tuesday afternoon after it started scaled an office building in St. Paul—reaching up to 23 stories before stopping to groom herself and, apparently, take a nap on a ledge—made it to the roof and was captured by wildlife officials.
A raccoon who caused a stir on social media Tuesday afternoon after it started scaled an office building in St. Paul—reaching up to 23 stories before stopping to groom herself and, apparently, take a nap on a ledge—made it to the roof and was captured by wildlife officials.
Beloved service dog gets own yearbook photo, faculty badge
Here’s a photo you might not expect to see in a school yearbook: a dog.
Here’s a photo you might not expect to see in a school yearbook: a dog.
New ZooTampa attraction has an old-Florida feel
There are new additions at ZooTampa at Lowry Park with an old Florida feel.
There are new additions at ZooTampa at Lowry Park with an old Florida feel.
Harvey-damaged dog park reopens for first time in ten months
Following major repairs and renovations, Johnny Steele Dog Park reopened for the first time in ten months. The park, which is located within Buffalo Bayou Park, shut down in late 2017 after it was badly damaged during Hurricane Harvey.
Following major repairs and renovations, Johnny Steele Dog Park reopened for the first time in ten months. The park, which is located within Buffalo Bayou Park, shut down in late 2017 after it was badly damaged during Hurricane Harvey.
Greater number of large sharks spotted near Galveston, Bolivar Peninsula
There has been an increase in large shark sightings in the past month or so near Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula, according to Jonathan Davis, a shark biologist for the Texas Park and Wildlife Dept.
There has been an increase in large shark sightings in the past month or so near Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula, according to Jonathan Davis, a shark biologist for the Texas Park and Wildlife Dept.
Santa Barbara Zoo becomes Certified Autism Center
The Santa Barbara Zoo is the first zoo on the West Coast to become a Certified Autism Center.
The Santa Barbara Zoo is the first zoo on the West Coast to become a Certified Autism Center.
Cypress woman survives elk attack on vacation in Yellowstone
A Cypress woman is telling her story after being attacked by an elk while on vacation in Yellowstone National Park this week.
A Cypress woman is telling her story after being attacked by an elk while on vacation in Yellowstone National Park this week.
Man builds ramp to help older dog up the stairs
An older pup got a little extra help getting around the house.
An older pup got a little extra help getting around the house.
Video shows rodents running through burger buns at Delaware Burger King
A Burger King in Wilmington, Delaware, was temporarily shuttered by public health inspectors after a woman spotted rodents running amok among the restaurant’s stash of burger buns. Footage of the rodents, which was shared to Facebook by Wilmington resident Shantel Johnson on Thursday, shows at least two of the critters scurrying around inside a large package of sandwich buns.
A Burger King in Wilmington, Delaware, was temporarily shuttered by public health inspectors after a woman spotted rodents running amok among the restaurant’s stash of burger buns. Footage of the rodents, which was shared to Facebook by Wilmington resident Shantel Johnson on Thursday, shows at least two of the critters scurrying around inside a large package of sandwich buns.
Man on a unicorn rescues a baby goose
A young goose has a family in West Des Moines, Iowa, to thank after they spotted the animal being attacked by a snapping turtle.
A young goose has a family in West Des Moines, Iowa, to thank after they spotted the animal being attacked by a snapping turtle.
Mother deer nudges fawn out of danger on road
A mother deer helped its tiny, frightened fawn move out of danger in the middle of a Port Orchard, Washington, road on May 31, and Jessie Larson was overjoyed to be there to capture the moment on video.
A mother deer helped its tiny, frightened fawn move out of danger in the middle of a Port Orchard, Washington, road on May 31, and Jessie Larson was overjoyed to be there to capture the moment on video.
Pet parrot learns how to use Alexa and other smart devices
You might have a hard time having a conversation with Alexa, but Petra the parrot isn’t.
You might have a hard time having a conversation with Alexa, but Petra the parrot isn’t.