Injured dog rescued from muddy sinkhole in southwest Houston
The Houston SPCA says the young Great Pyrenees was stuck in a small sinkhole with mud and water up to his chest, but he couldn't pull himself out because his leg was injured.
The Houston SPCA says the young Great Pyrenees was stuck in a small sinkhole with mud and water up to his chest, but he couldn't pull himself out because his leg was injured.
Giant sharks once roamed the earth with a mega-appetite, research shows
Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.
Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.
Can the extinct Tasmanian tiger return? Genetic engineers hope so
Scientists said the species needs to be restored to help Australia’s degrading ecosystems.
Scientists said the species needs to be restored to help Australia’s degrading ecosystems.
Missouri City MMA fighter faces off with alligator
A Missouri City dad heading to take his daughter to her first day of middle school runs into an alligator on their front porch. He couldn't find anyone by phone who would help, so he took matters into his own hands to keep the gator from hurting anyone.
A Missouri City dad heading to take his daughter to her first day of middle school runs into an alligator on their front porch. He couldn't find anyone by phone who would help, so he took matters into his own hands to keep the gator from hurting anyone.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Alligator attacks, kills 88-year-old woman in South Carolina
The Beaufort County Coroner's Office says it believes the victim slipped into a pond located in the Sun City development and was attacked by the alligator earlier this week.
The Beaufort County Coroner's Office says it believes the victim slipped into a pond located in the Sun City development and was attacked by the alligator earlier this week.
Monkey at California zoo calls 911: 'monkey see, monkey do'
The monkey apparently just happened to push the right combination of numbers to call 911.
The monkey apparently just happened to push the right combination of numbers to call 911.
Escaped python found hiding under parked car in Texas neighborhood
The massive python was spotted slithering under a car early in the morning by someone out walking their dog, according to local news reports.
The massive python was spotted slithering under a car early in the morning by someone out walking their dog, according to local news reports.
Video: Paralyzed Florida dog shows baby how to crawl in viral TikTok
The video has racked up over 6 million views on TikTok.
The video has racked up over 6 million views on TikTok.
Norway euthanizes popular 1,320-pound walrus Freya
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Rare blue lobster caught by father and son in Maine
“My first instinct was to pull out my phone to document the find because it was such a rare occasion,” Luke Rand said.
“My first instinct was to pull out my phone to document the find because it was such a rare occasion,” Luke Rand said.
Thousands of beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility now ready to be adopted
Over half of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a mass breeding and research facility in Virginia are now ready to be adopted into a loving home. Here’s how to adopt, foster, or help the dogs.
Over half of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a mass breeding and research facility in Virginia are now ready to be adopted into a loving home. Here’s how to adopt, foster, or help the dogs.
Trisha Yearwood holds hold pet food, supply drive in Houston
In partnership with the grocery store and Dottie's Yard, which is Yearwood's nonprofit fundraiser to help dogs and cats across the U.S. and alleviate financial burdens for animal support organizations and shelters.
In partnership with the grocery store and Dottie's Yard, which is Yearwood's nonprofit fundraiser to help dogs and cats across the U.S. and alleviate financial burdens for animal support organizations and shelters.
Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona the hippo gets a sibling
The new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking.
The new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking.
Killer whales hunt 9-foot great white shark in drone video
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
Virginia woman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store
The Virginia woman snapped photos of the reptile that she says was a rat snake.
The Virginia woman snapped photos of the reptile that she says was a rat snake.
Fancy Feast opens restaurant for humans with cat-inspired dishes
Cat lovers and owners will have a chance to try feline-inspired meals at a new pop-up restaurant in New York.
Cat lovers and owners will have a chance to try feline-inspired meals at a new pop-up restaurant in New York.
'DOGust 1st' is the universal birthday for pets adopted from shelter
Shelter workers can generally estimate a dog's age, but often don’t know the precise date of when the animal was born.
Shelter workers can generally estimate a dog's age, but often don’t know the precise date of when the animal was born.
Meet the Houston Zoo's capybaras
Kim Siegel, hoofstock keeper at the Houston Zoo, introduces us to Bruno and Pepa, a pair of capybara twins that are currently about three-and-a-half months old.
Kim Siegel, hoofstock keeper at the Houston Zoo, introduces us to Bruno and Pepa, a pair of capybara twins that are currently about three-and-a-half months old.
Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by respected scientific institute
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.