Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial

Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.

Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching

A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.

Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia

Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.

State trooper takes ‘leap of faith’ to catch runaway cat

Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.

Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in Golden, Colorado for annual celebration

The annual Goldens in Golden event took a break during the pandemic but came back in full swing this year, with more than 2,000 golden retrievers estimated in attendance.

Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ off Southern California coast

Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”

Scientists regrow amputated frog legs, leaving hope for humans

Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.

Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.

Baby giraffe takes first steps at Santa Barbara Zoo

Zookeepers said the Masai giraffe started to walk within an hour of being born on Jan. 19.

North Carolina dog ‘shovels snow’ after winter storm

Man’s best friend became an even better one when he “helped” dig out from a winter storm in North Carolina Saturday.

Betty White birthday video thanks fans for love, support

“I just want to thank you all for your love and support over the years. Thank you so much and stick around,” Betty White said in a video that was recorded before her passing.

Video: Young lions frolic in their 1st ‘big’ snowfall

Adorable video captured young lions at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium frolicking in their first “big” snowfall.

Betty White Challenge: Ways to honor late actress on Jan. 17, day she would have turned 100

On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans and many organizations planned to pay homage to the late icon. Here are some ways you can honor the legendary actress too.