Why birds sing in the spring
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Houston's famous missing tiger, India, growing at Texas shelter
Houston’s famous tiger, India, continues to progress after being recovered by police last year. The roughly 1-year-and-a-half-old big cat has grown from roughly 130 pounds to 250.
Houston’s famous tiger, India, continues to progress after being recovered by police last year. The roughly 1-year-and-a-half-old big cat has grown from roughly 130 pounds to 250.
Dog tethered to fire hydrant with heartbreaking note goes up for adoption
The dog seen abandoned and tethered to a fire hydrant in Wisconsin in a viral image is now going up for adoption.
The dog seen abandoned and tethered to a fire hydrant in Wisconsin in a viral image is now going up for adoption.
'One-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted in Florida
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Detroit Zoo officials worry raptor may have snatched missing baby wallaby
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
8-foot 'unwanted guest' found in Humble
According to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 office, an eight-foot alligator was found on the 19700 block of Bolton Bridge Lane.
According to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 office, an eight-foot alligator was found on the 19700 block of Bolton Bridge Lane.
April 30th declared 'Houston Zoo Day' by mayor during centennial celebration
“Over the past 100 years, our Zoo has seen two world wars, a depression, multiple hurricanes, and a pandemic, yet we persevered and have thrived," Houston Zoo president and CEO Lee Ehmke said.
“Over the past 100 years, our Zoo has seen two world wars, a depression, multiple hurricanes, and a pandemic, yet we persevered and have thrived," Houston Zoo president and CEO Lee Ehmke said.
Dog's personality may not be related to its breed, research finds
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
Florida dog named 'TobyKeith' breaks record as oldest in the world
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
Two dogs in Montgomery County with collars, microchips found shot to death; one decapitated
It's hard to fathom what would happen to two playful pups, Murphy and dog neighbor, Diva, after the playful pups ran off through an open gate on April 6.
It's hard to fathom what would happen to two playful pups, Murphy and dog neighbor, Diva, after the playful pups ran off through an open gate on April 6.
Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
Senior living community in Houston adopts senior dog
Ike Is an 11-year-old Labrador. He had a home until his owner passed away. Then he ended up in the care of Friends for Life Rescue.
Ike Is an 11-year-old Labrador. He had a home until his owner passed away. Then he ended up in the care of Friends for Life Rescue.
Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
Man partners with Katy restaurant to give dogs a final meal before passing
"People can give us a call or come in bring us a little picture of your dog to put on our board," Hilal said. "If they are in the passing phase, we will give them a half a pound of meat or a burger or something as a last meal, so the dog can have a nice farewell."
"People can give us a call or come in bring us a little picture of your dog to put on our board," Hilal said. "If they are in the passing phase, we will give them a half a pound of meat or a burger or something as a last meal, so the dog can have a nice farewell."
Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.