Pets and Animals

The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.

Volunteer wildlife rescuer Jemma Manfre told local media that the koala was “pretty chill” and sitting in a service area behind the counter.

Bisbee, an English Setter from Tucson, Arizona, has a tongue that is lengthier than a popsicle stick.

While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.

Of the nine puppies, only six were alive. It's believed the puppies were around four weeks old.

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

Both the traveler and the cat were required to go through the TSA screening the proper way after the TSA agents saw the X-ray image.

Ralphie has gained internet fame for being adopted and then returned three times due to his 'demon' behavior.

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.  

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.

Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.

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

The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.

"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.

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."

The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.

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

A New York state animal shelter described the Frenchie as "a whole jerk- not even half.”

The winning rescue pet will also take home a $5,000 cash prize and another $5,000 for the animal shelter of choice.