Rat gets stuck in bird feeder; police help him (photos)
A rat got a little too greedy and got its head stuck in a bird feeder this weekend in Virginia Beach.
A rat got a little too greedy and got its head stuck in a bird feeder this weekend in Virginia Beach.
A 'beary' scary encounter: Black bear sightings in Snohomish County
Bears are coming out of hibernation, and at least one is roaming around an Everett neighborhood and going right into people's backyards.
Bears are coming out of hibernation, and at least one is roaming around an Everett neighborhood and going right into people's backyards.
Busy weekend of fowl rescues in Washington state
It has been a busy weekend of fowl rescues for the Washington State Patrol.
It has been a busy weekend of fowl rescues for the Washington State Patrol.
Gophers slowing construction in Thurston County
The Mazama pocket gopher is listed as threatened in Thurston County, and that is putting construction on hold, regardless of what property owners may want.
The Mazama pocket gopher is listed as threatened in Thurston County, and that is putting construction on hold, regardless of what property owners may want.
Police pick up adorable intruders: A pair of pygmy goats
Police in Maine have picked up some adorable intruders after two miniature goats escaped from their home and wandered the streets.
Police in Maine have picked up some adorable intruders after two miniature goats escaped from their home and wandered the streets.
He's how tall? Birth stats out for April the giraffe's calf
April the giraffe's calf is nursing strongly and his mother is recovering "perfectly," said officials with Animal Adventure Park on Sunday after a morning veterinarian check with the newborn.
April the giraffe's calf is nursing strongly and his mother is recovering "perfectly," said officials with Animal Adventure Park on Sunday after a morning veterinarian check with the newborn.
After trapped in clothes dryer severely burned kitty learns to walk again
The kitten dubbed Hugh Jackman, for his Wolverine-like healing ability, suffered burns over 40 percent of his body, including all four legs, his ears, and his nose.
The kitten dubbed Hugh Jackman, for his Wolverine-like healing ability, suffered burns over 40 percent of his body, including all four legs, his ears, and his nose.
33 reptiles found dead at Tennessee zoo; cause is unknown
Thirty-three reptiles were found dead last week at the Knoxville zoo, and officials there say they have no clues yet about how it happened.
Thirty-three reptiles were found dead last week at the Knoxville zoo, and officials there say they have no clues yet about how it happened.
Cat-astrophe averted: firefighters save kitten trapped under home
A kitten conundrum Saturday afternoon when a Rochester resident noticed a cat had gotten his head stuck in the bricks under her home!
A kitten conundrum Saturday afternoon when a Rochester resident noticed a cat had gotten his head stuck in the bricks under her home!
Giraffe watch: April showing more signs of progress
The wait is still on for giraffe mother-to-be April, who is expected to go into labor and give birth to her fourth calf any day now.
The wait is still on for giraffe mother-to-be April, who is expected to go into labor and give birth to her fourth calf any day now.
Should feds restore grizzly bear population to North Cascades?
Federal officials want residents to weigh in on their proposals to restore the population of grizzly bears to the rugged landscape of the North Cascades in Washington state.
Federal officials want residents to weigh in on their proposals to restore the population of grizzly bears to the rugged landscape of the North Cascades in Washington state.
Winking polar bear cub makes her first public appearance at Munich zoo
A 14-week-old polar bear cub at a German zoo took her first steps Friday and broke all of our hearts.
A 14-week-old polar bear cub at a German zoo took her first steps Friday and broke all of our hearts.
Aquarium returns Seattle octopus back to the Puget Sound
Pancake was returned to the Puget Sound Saturday. A team of divers from the Seattle Aquarium released the giant Pacific octopus as part of Octopus Week.
Pancake was returned to the Puget Sound Saturday. A team of divers from the Seattle Aquarium released the giant Pacific octopus as part of Octopus Week.
North America's oldest male Asian elephant dies at 54
Packy, who made headlines during the Kennedy era as the first elephant born in the Western Hemisphere in 44 years, was humanely euthanized at the Oregon Zoo today. At nearly 55, he was the oldest male of his species in North America.
Packy, who made headlines during the Kennedy era as the first elephant born in the Western Hemisphere in 44 years, was humanely euthanized at the Oregon Zoo today. At nearly 55, he was the oldest male of his species in North America.
Cincinnati Zoo says premature hippo begins to support weight
The Cincinnati Zoo says a prematurely born baby hippo is making progress toward standing on her own.
The Cincinnati Zoo says a prematurely born baby hippo is making progress toward standing on her own.
4 otter pups at the Woodland Park Zoo begin to open their eyes (video)
Four Asian small-clawed otters were born December 9, 2016, and are just now becoming more mobile and have fully opened their eyes.
Four Asian small-clawed otters were born December 9, 2016, and are just now becoming more mobile and have fully opened their eyes.
Whidbey Island sea lion finds unique napping spot
A sea lion on Whidbey Island recently found a nice place to nap. Unfortunately, whoever owns the car it's napping on likely had a rude awakening.
A sea lion on Whidbey Island recently found a nice place to nap. Unfortunately, whoever owns the car it's napping on likely had a rude awakening.
Louisiana deputy saves cat trapped in garage door
ASCENSION PARISH, La. – A cat in Louisiana has its life thanks to a deputy earlier this week.
ASCENSION PARISH, La. – A cat in Louisiana has its life thanks to a deputy earlier this week.
Cutest captain: Sea lion caught in fishing gear hops on boat
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Officials say a juvenile sea lion was so happy to be rescued after getting hooked by fishing gear off Southern California, it jumped into a Coast Guard boat.The Coast Guard says a Los Angeles-area crew on patrol pulled the sea lion free Saturday near Newport Harbor.Officials say after a little persuasion, the sea lion hopped aboard the boat and posed for photos.The animal was handed off to a crew from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, which brought the sea lion to its rescue facility.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Officials say a juvenile sea lion was so happy to be rescued after getting hooked by fishing gear off Southern California, it jumped into a Coast Guard boat.The Coast Guard says a Los Angeles-area crew on patrol pulled the sea lion free Saturday near Newport Harbor.Officials say after a little persuasion, the sea lion hopped aboard the boat and posed for photos.The animal was handed off to a crew from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, which brought the sea lion to its rescue facility.
Animals at the Oregon Zoo are having the best time playing in the snow
A polar bear, seals and even an elephant at the Oregon Zoo are absolutely thrilled a snowstorm slammed Portland this week.
A polar bear, seals and even an elephant at the Oregon Zoo are absolutely thrilled a snowstorm slammed Portland this week.