Pet 7-foot gator removed from Texas home

A woman stole the alligator while she was volunteering at a zoo and raised the reptile as a pet for more than 20 years.

Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks

Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.

Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding

Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.

Toddler drops bottle near orangutan at LA Zoo: Watch what happens next

CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."

Spencer, beloved Boston Marathon dog, dies after cancer battles

Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.