Rare, endangered Malayan tapir calf born at Point Defiance Zoo in WA
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A rare Malayan tapir calf was born at Point Defiance Zoo over the weekend. This marks only the second time this has happened in the zoo's 120-year history.

India’s tiger population surges—study reveals key factors behind the success

India has doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, thanks to conservation efforts that protect habitats, curb poaching, and boost local communities.

Kitten stolen from Lynnwood, WA pet store
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Police are seeking the public's help in identifying three men who stole a kitten from a PetSmart in Lynnwood on Tuesday.

How did a baby shark hatch without a male around? Louisiana aquarium investigates

The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana is investigating the mysterious birth of a baby swell shark, despite no male sharks being present in the tank for three years.

PETA wants to replace Punxsutawney Phil with 'vegan weather reveal cake'

PETA announced that it has offered the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club a free vegan cake every year if it allows Punxsutawney Phil to retire.

Shelter pets from LA wildfire zone arrive in Seattle

Another group of dogs escaping the wildfires in California have arrived in Seattle. They're in need of new forever homes.

Video shows coyote crossing West Seattle street 'unfazed'

Two West Seattle residents are warning others to be on alert after a coyote was spotted roaming the neighborhood in broad daylight Thursday. 

Coyote sightings on the rise in Seattle-area
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Two West Seattle residents are warning others to be on alert after a coyote was spotted roaming the neighborhood in broad daylight Thursday. A neighbor in the area of SW Rose St. and 39th Ave. SW captured cell phone video of the coyote crossing the street in that busy neighborhood.

12-foot shark swims into Florida marina: officials

Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.

CA wildfires: Dozens of animals from Los Angeles shelters land in Seattle

Seattle Humane has received 39 dogs and 18 cats from Los Angeles area shelters, many of which are experiencing overcrowding due to the raging wildfires.

Washington biologists launching new black-tailed deer study

Washington wildlife officials are launching a new study to better manage the state's black-tail deer populations, including during hunting seasons.

CA will offload shelter animals to Seattle as wildfires rage
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Dozens of cats and dogs from Los Angeles County animal shelters will fly into Boeing Field this weekend. Seattle Humane is partnering with Wings of Rescue and Paws 4 Life K9 Rescue to bring in the arrivals, to help animals impacted by wildfires burning in Los Angeles.

How you can help animals rescued by CA wildfires
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The wildfires in California are not only causing people to evacuate their homes, animals have been forced to flee as well. Many of them are suffering from smoke inhalation.

Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet

Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.

Orcas or fishermen? Washington's crucial decision on net pen ban

A critical vote on Tuesday could have far-reaching impacts for both the state’s fishermen and the endangered southern resident killer whales.