'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.
Dog rescues kitten trapped in hose in Georgia back yard
A dog became an unlikely hero after sniffing out a trapped kitten in his back yard. His owner caught the rescue on camera.
A dog became an unlikely hero after sniffing out a trapped kitten in his back yard. His owner caught the rescue on camera.
Grizzly bear pulls California woman out of tent in Montana, kills her
The bear was estimated to weigh about 400 pounds and has yet to be located by wildlife officials.
The bear was estimated to weigh about 400 pounds and has yet to be located by wildlife officials.
Montgomery Co. Animal Shelter waiving adoption fees this week
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter is looking for loving homes for hundreds of adoptable pets , and they are waiving adoption fees.
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter is looking for loving homes for hundreds of adoptable pets , and they are waiving adoption fees.
‘Super sweet’ 12-foot python escapes zoo in Louisiana mall, search continues
Zookeepers and local entities are still searching for a 12-foot Burmese python that escaped a Baton Rouge zoo inside the Mall of Louisiana Tuesday morning.
Zookeepers and local entities are still searching for a 12-foot Burmese python that escaped a Baton Rouge zoo inside the Mall of Louisiana Tuesday morning.
SC man captures video of law-abiding alligator using crosswalk
A bicyclist in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina captured video of a law-abiding alligator using the crosswalk to cross the street.
A bicyclist in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina captured video of a law-abiding alligator using the crosswalk to cross the street.
Rainbow python goes viral on social media: ‘Stunning’
The snake, named MyLove, is a motley-golden child reticulated python at The Reptile Zoo.
The snake, named MyLove, is a motley-golden child reticulated python at The Reptile Zoo.
Bear invades home, raids pantry and freezer while residents watch
A fairly large bear made its way into a California family’s home and raided their pantry and freezer before exiting.
A fairly large bear made its way into a California family’s home and raided their pantry and freezer before exiting.
34-year-old man charged with animal cruelty after police say he attacked neighbor’s dog with machete
One man is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities said he attacked a neighbor's dog with a machete in northeast Houston.
One man is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities said he attacked a neighbor's dog with a machete in northeast Houston.
Video: Walmart employee restrains deer that entered store
An intrepid Walmart employee managed to restrain a deer that accidentally entered a Wisconsin store on June 23.
An intrepid Walmart employee managed to restrain a deer that accidentally entered a Wisconsin store on June 23.
Bald eagle that survived Texas Winter Storm finds home at Houston Zoo
Bald Eagles are certainly majestic creatures, and one of them has found a new home in Houston after surviving a serious injury during Texas' Winter Storm.
Bald Eagles are certainly majestic creatures, and one of them has found a new home in Houston after surviving a serious injury during Texas' Winter Storm.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat safe on July 4th
The summer holiday can be hard on our pets. Here are tips from a variety of pet experts on how to keep your furry friends safe this Fourth of July.
The summer holiday can be hard on our pets. Here are tips from a variety of pet experts on how to keep your furry friends safe this Fourth of July.
Louisiana farmer mistakes massive snake for 'tree branch'
Kalob Deaton captured footage after realizing that a tree branch was actually a massive snake.
Kalob Deaton captured footage after realizing that a tree branch was actually a massive snake.