To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill almost 500K barred owls
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins.
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins.
'It felt like a miracle': Family of lost golden retriever Rocky shares impossible reunion story
Rocky, Wiseman's family dog, was lost for two nights before being discovered in a local backyard.
Rocky, Wiseman's family dog, was lost for two nights before being discovered in a local backyard.
Abandoned kinkajou 'in fair health' after checkup at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo
Veterinarians at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium say a kinkajou that was recently found abandoned at a Yakima rest stop is in fair overall health.
Veterinarians at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium say a kinkajou that was recently found abandoned at a Yakima rest stop is in fair overall health.
China sending 2 new pandas to US for 1st time in over 20 years
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
Celebration for white bison born in Yellowstone
Celebrations are planned near the entrance of Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday to mark the recent birth of a white bison calf.
Celebrations are planned near the entrance of Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday to mark the recent birth of a white bison calf.
Animal sanctuary in Renton grieving after fire kills 11 bunnies overnight
The Sammamish Animal Sanctuary is remembering the 11 bunnies it lost Sunday night after their barn was engulfed in flames due to a freak electrical accident.
The Sammamish Animal Sanctuary is remembering the 11 bunnies it lost Sunday night after their barn was engulfed in flames due to a freak electrical accident.
'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for shooting, stabbing dog in Thurston County
A man who stabbed, shot, and attempted to drown a dog in Thurston County last year was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday.
A man who stabbed, shot, and attempted to drown a dog in Thurston County last year was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday.
Animals 'used for beastiality' among dozens rescued from dilapidated school bus in Pennsylvania: SPCA
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Nationwide dropping pet insurance in some states amid high inflation
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
Venomous snake bites dog at Connecticut state park, prompting risky mountaintop rescue
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
Expedition spots only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal
Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.
Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.
Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo welcomes six newly hatched penguin chicks
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium welcomed six new penguin chicks last month, and they are almost ready to make their debut.
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium welcomed six new penguin chicks last month, and they are almost ready to make their debut.
The Great Escape: Camels break loose at Ohio amusement park
An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.
An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.
Woodland Park Zoo to host 'Oktobearfest' this fall
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is already looking forward to fall fun with Oktobearfest!
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is already looking forward to fall fun with Oktobearfest!
Rare intersex kitten defies feline genetics, surprises vets at Oregon shelter
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
Point Defiance Zoo welcomes 6 penguin chicks
Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma welcomed six newborn penguin chicks this week.
Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma welcomed six newborn penguin chicks this week.
Bull that jumped fence at Oregon rodeo to retire from competition, owner says
Party Bus — named after his father, Short Bus — made national headlines last weekend at his first rodeo when he jumped the fence of a crowded arena in central Oregon and careened through the concessions area, injuring three people.
Party Bus — named after his father, Short Bus — made national headlines last weekend at his first rodeo when he jumped the fence of a crowded arena in central Oregon and careened through the concessions area, injuring three people.
Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'
A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.
A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.