900 bison at Yellowstone to be shot, slaughtered or quarantined in deal in reduce herd
An additional 200 bison among the park’s more than 5,000 bison could be captured or hunted in the late winter if those numbers are met, federal, tribal and state officials agreed in a meeting Wednesday.
An additional 200 bison among the park’s more than 5,000 bison could be captured or hunted in the late winter if those numbers are met, federal, tribal and state officials agreed in a meeting Wednesday.
Fossils reveal a new dinosaur species that was the size of dogs
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in Iowa
A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.
A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.
Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo
Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.
Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.
COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet
From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
Pet of the Week: Avisha
Avisha is an 8-year-old Shepherd mix currently staying at Save-A-Mutt Rescue in Snohomish County. While she's a senior dog, staff says she's got a big love for life!
Avisha is an 8-year-old Shepherd mix currently staying at Save-A-Mutt Rescue in Snohomish County. While she's a senior dog, staff says she's got a big love for life!
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
Pet of the Week: Gogurt & Chobani
Gogurt and Chobani are a 1.5-year-old bonded pair of sisters!
Gogurt and Chobani are a 1.5-year-old bonded pair of sisters!
VIDEO: Fort Worth police rescue kitten alongside Texas interstate
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
Elephants smash giant pumpkins in Oregon Zoo’s 'Squishing of the Squash'
A family of Asian elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week in an annual tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
A family of Asian elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week in an annual tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
Dog rescued by firefighters after getting head stuck in iron door
A family dog named Fules was rescued by firefighters in Hungary after getting its head stuck in an iron door.
A family dog named Fules was rescued by firefighters in Hungary after getting its head stuck in an iron door.
Woman burned chasing dog into scalding hot spring at Yellowstone National Park
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.
Rare fish, last spotted in Ohio creek in 1957, declared extinct
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
Woman burned rescuing her dog from Yellowstone hot spring
A woman from Washington suffered burns from her shoulders to her feet when she tried to rescue her dog from a Yellowstone National Park hot spring.
A woman from Washington suffered burns from her shoulders to her feet when she tried to rescue her dog from a Yellowstone National Park hot spring.
Dog food recalled over elevated levels of vitamin D
Affected products were shipped to pet stores nationwide.
Affected products were shipped to pet stores nationwide.