Orangutan rocks sunglasses dropped by visitor into zoo enclosure
An orangutan gave onlookers a fashion show after wearing a safari visitor’s sunglasses.
An orangutan gave onlookers a fashion show after wearing a safari visitor’s sunglasses.
‘Real life’ SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star spotted by NOAA diver
A sponge and a starfish resembling the beloved cartoon characters SpongeBob and Patrick caught the eye of NOAA during a recent live stream.
A sponge and a starfish resembling the beloved cartoon characters SpongeBob and Patrick caught the eye of NOAA during a recent live stream.
Contest allows Houston pet owners to show off their cute critters, help abused and abandoned animals
If you're looking for a way to show off your cute pet, while helping abused and abandoned dogs out from Houston’s so-called Corridor of Cruelty at the same time, you're in luck!
If you're looking for a way to show off your cute pet, while helping abused and abandoned dogs out from Houston’s so-called Corridor of Cruelty at the same time, you're in luck!
Video shows police officer rescuing raccoon with can on its head
A police officer in New York helped a raccoon return to normalcy after getting its head stuck in a tin can Sunday.
A police officer in New York helped a raccoon return to normalcy after getting its head stuck in a tin can Sunday.
Dog found hogtied, mouth taped shut now having 'more good days than bad' as she heals
Petal broke hearts across the internet after a good Samaritan in Orlando found her dumped in a plastic bag, hogtied with her mouth duct-taped shut, and ‘near death.’ T
Petal broke hearts across the internet after a good Samaritan in Orlando found her dumped in a plastic bag, hogtied with her mouth duct-taped shut, and ‘near death.’ T
More than 25 dogs, cats rescued from "one of the worst cases of deplorable living conditions," SPCA says
A total of 22 dogs and four cats were saved from a property filled with debris over in Sealy, Texas - just west of Houston.
A total of 22 dogs and four cats were saved from a property filled with debris over in Sealy, Texas - just west of Houston.
Savannah police K-9 dies in officer-involved vehicle crash
K-9 Jas died Saturday after his assigned officer was involved in a crash while responding to a call.
K-9 Jas died Saturday after his assigned officer was involved in a crash while responding to a call.
Snow leopard at San Diego Zoo suspected of having COVID-19, results pending
San Diego Zoo officials said an unvaccinated male snow leopard has tested positive for COVID-19 but is awaiting further results.
San Diego Zoo officials said an unvaccinated male snow leopard has tested positive for COVID-19 but is awaiting further results.
Malnourished horses found, seized by Montgomery Co. deputies
Montgomery County Sheriffs are investigating a case involving multiple injured horses.
Montgomery County Sheriffs are investigating a case involving multiple injured horses.
Houston’s animal advocate community mourn loss of 61-year-old man who saved the lives of thousands of dogs
Cary Robinson saved an untold number of dogs from being euthanized by paying for boarding and vet bills.
Cary Robinson saved an untold number of dogs from being euthanized by paying for boarding and vet bills.
Mother deer comes running to crying newborn human baby
An Ohio mother recognized a familiar maternal instinct in a female deer that came running out of the woods to check on her crying human baby.
An Ohio mother recognized a familiar maternal instinct in a female deer that came running out of the woods to check on her crying human baby.
Firefighters rescue dog trapped 5 days in wall of Cincinnati home
Gertie the dog was missing for five days until the Cincinnati Fire Department found her trapped in between the walls in an Ohio garage.
Gertie the dog was missing for five days until the Cincinnati Fire Department found her trapped in between the walls in an Ohio garage.
'Glass octopus' sighted by marine scientists in Pacific Ocean
The "glass octopus" is almost completely transparent besides its optic nerve, eyeballs, and digestive tract.
The "glass octopus" is almost completely transparent besides its optic nerve, eyeballs, and digestive tract.
Ex-cops in Maine get jail time for beating porcupines to death
Addison Cox, 28, of Warren, and Michael A. Rolerson, 31, of Searsmont, were sentenced Thursday on misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and night hunting, according to court documents.
Addison Cox, 28, of Warren, and Michael A. Rolerson, 31, of Searsmont, were sentenced Thursday on misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and night hunting, according to court documents.
Houston dog goes viral for curse-filled foster review
Sometimes, a sense of humor about our differences can mean the world.
Sometimes, a sense of humor about our differences can mean the world.
Teens at Houston Zoo launch campaign to change public perception of snakes and calm fears
A group of teens at the Houston Zoo is working to increase snake appreciation and education through a new campaign.
A group of teens at the Houston Zoo is working to increase snake appreciation and education through a new campaign.
2 bull sharks swam up Mississippi River to St. Louis, study finds
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
Record-breaking fish caught in North Carolina: 'Looked like a whale in the back of the boat'
While actually catching the 127-lb. fish was hard, getting it weighed on a certified scale by an official was almost as difficult.
While actually catching the 127-lb. fish was hard, getting it weighed on a certified scale by an official was almost as difficult.
Houston Zoo bids sad farewell to female lion who suffered severe stomach problems
The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its female lions, Nimue, who had been suffering severe stomach problems in her final days.
The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its female lions, Nimue, who had been suffering severe stomach problems in her final days.
Cat breaks out of ‘escape-proof’ cage at Texas animal shelter
This clever cat couldn’t be contained by an “escape-proof” cage.
This clever cat couldn’t be contained by an “escape-proof” cage.