Giraffe still on the loose in Texas after escaping ranch
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch Monday.
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch Monday.
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
Dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poison prompts Hood Canal harvesting closure
Recreational shellfish harvesting is closed in several areas after dangerous levels of "paralytic shellfish poison" was detected, including in the Hood Canal.
Recreational shellfish harvesting is closed in several areas after dangerous levels of "paralytic shellfish poison" was detected, including in the Hood Canal.
2 teens hurt after bear attack on Mt. Si
One teen was attacked by a bear, and another hurt himself while running away on a trail on Mount Si Tuesday afternoon.
One teen was attacked by a bear, and another hurt himself while running away on a trail on Mount Si Tuesday afternoon.
Teen injured in black bear attack on WA's Mount Si
Two teens were injured after a black bear attack on Mount Si, closing trails in the area.
Two teens were injured after a black bear attack on Mount Si, closing trails in the area.
Kitten-killing suspect arrested in Burien, WA in 2025 pleads guilty
Devon Detweiler, the man accused in 2025 of killing three kittens and plotting to kill a person next, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree animal cruelty.
Devon Detweiler, the man accused in 2025 of killing three kittens and plotting to kill a person next, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree animal cruelty.
Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures release of remaining dogs
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Watch this brave woman fight off a cougar to save her dwarf goat
Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.
Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.
FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Watch: Horse airlifted to safety after falling into ravine
A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.
A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.
Florida owl gets stuck between tree trunks, Pasco County Fire Rescue crew swoops in to save bird
Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
Happy the elephant, famous for mirror recognition study, euthanized
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
WA man accused of throwing rock at monk seal pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
WA gray whale deaths hit 23 after latest Olympic Coast discovery
A 23rd gray whale washed ashore in WA, the 6th in May alone, as scientists track a record die-off, per the Cascadia Research Collective.
A 23rd gray whale washed ashore in WA, the 6th in May alone, as scientists track a record die-off, per the Cascadia Research Collective.