Rare baby okapi born at the Cincinnati ZooRare baby okapi born at the Cincinnati Zoo
Rare baby okapi born at the Cincinnati ZooIt’s the 18th okapi calf born at the zoo since 1989, and the fourth offspring for mom Kuvua, according to the zoo.
Rare baby okapi born at the Cincinnati ZooIt’s the 18th okapi calf born at the zoo since 1989, and the fourth offspring for mom Kuvua, according to the zoo.
Dog parents are on high alert amid theft spikeSo-called “dognappings” are on the rise. So, what's behind this surge, and how can you mitigate potential distress for your dog?
More families surrendering their pets at shelters for economic reasonsShelter Animals Count, a national database of shelter statistics, estimates the shelter population grew by nearly a quarter-million animals in 2023.
Denver Zoo got Maury Povich to reveal paternity results for orangutansThe zoo welcomed Siska in August. At the time, zoo officials didn't know whether Jaya or Berani was the father.
Tyrannosaurus fossil found with final meal in its stomachResearchers found a dinosaur from the tyrannosaurus family with a properly preserved meal in its stomach.
Colorado releases first 5 gray wolves as part of reintroduction planGray wolves are native to Colorado, but they were systematically exterminated and functionally extinct by the 1940s.
Virginia hunter accused of illegally killing '1 in a million' buckThe shooting of the deer came to light when a hunter posted on social media with claims that he killed the white-tailed buck.
Colorado woman gored by mule deer as she left her homeIf the deer is found, it will be euthanized to prevent any attacks in the future, wildlife officials said.
Giraffe's sudden death shocks zoo staffFenn was born in May at the North Carolina Zoo and was beloved by staff and visitors before his passing on Wednesday.
Men accused of killing 3,600 birds, including eagles, to sell themText messages obtained by investigators showed one man telling buyers he was "on a killing spree" to collect more eagle tail feathers for sales.
Bull gets loose on train tracks at Newark Penn Station, near NYCThe disruption from the rogue bull caused delays for passengers heading in and out of New York City.
3rd beluga whale dies at Connecticut aquariumStaff first noticed something was wrong with Kharabali when she reportedly starting swimming abnormally in November.
These are the cities with the most roaches crawling aroundPest Gnome said it created the list of roach-filled cities from data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and NOAA.
2,000 more species join the endangered species listThe IUCN said thousands of species were newly added to its Red List of Threatened Species this year.
EPA to review chemical in car tires known to kill salmonAfter 20 years of research, some answers have been uncovered. A chemical left on roadways by car tires is killing salmon as they spawn.
US considers program to hunt owls to protect other owlsU.S. officials are considering issuing hunting permits to help limit the West Coast population of invasive barred owls.
6-year-old killed, woman injured in dog attackThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there's been an upward trend in fatal dog attacks.
Runaway kangaroo punches officer in the face before being capturedA runaway kangaroo has been safely captured after capturing the hearts of the public and the officers in charge of catching her.
Shark kills American who was paddleboarding near resort in BahamasWhile shark attacks are rare, especially fatal ones, this was the second fatal incident reported in about 48 hours.
Family's 'wolf-hybrid' pet kills 3-month-old baby in AlabamaThe term 'wolf-hybrid' is used to describe an animal bred by a domestic dog and a wolf, or a dog that has wolf ancestry.
Vets are using these medications to treat the mystery dog illnessIt is hard to treat an illness if you don’t know what’s causing it or what it even is. But that isn’t stopping some veterinarians from trying.
Dead longhorn shows up on Oklahoma State fraternity lawnAuthorities are investigating the case as possible animal cruelty, a felony in Oklahoma that's punishable by up to five years in prison.
Meet the beagles protecting US agricultureThe floppy-eared pups, with a keen sense of smell and a gentle disposition, sniff out prohibited items at U.S. airports.
TSA released the paw-fect 2024 calendar and it's free to downloadWith a commitment to protecting and serving, meet some of the furry heroes who diligently work in airports across the nation.
US moves to protect wolverines as climate change melts their refugesWolverines were wiped out across most of the U.S. by the early 1900s from unregulated trapping and poisoning campaigns.
Drug that could extend lifespan of dogs achieves milestoneThe average dog's lifespan is 10 to 15 years depending on the breed, according to the American Kennel Club.
Over a dozen states have now reported cases of a mystery dog illnessWhile many plan to travel with their dogs or board them at a local kennel for the holidays, experts say it's safer to keep them home as cases rise.
Oxford mass shooting victim finds comfort through animal careThe long hours recovering have given her time to think about the shooting and how much her horse Blaze has helped her get through it all.
Dog missing for 2 months rescued by Colorado hikersOne of the rescuers remembered seeing a lost dog poster in the park over a month prior, and it just so happened to be Nova.
Rare set of elephant twins born in Kenya: 'Amazing odds!'A conservation group said they estimate the twins, first spotted by researchers, to be just a few days old.