Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby in photo finish

Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a three-horse photo finish.

Alcatraz's falcon webcam takes flight

Viewers can now watch a pair of nesting peregrine falcons on Alcatraz Island thanks to a recently launched webcam.

North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees

A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.

Video: coyote trots through San Francisco street

A coyote was seen roaming through the streets of San Francisco's Telegraph Hill this weekend.

Cat shipped in Amazon box from Utah to California

The owner reunited with her beloved cat after nearly a week when the animal accidentally climbed into a shipment box.

Dead whale near Alameda moved to determine cause of death

The body of a gray whale that was discovered in the San Francisco Bay has been towed so officials can perform a necropsy.

California bill aims to ban no-pet policies, animal fees at rental housing properties

California pet owners struggling to find a rental that accepts their furry, four-legged family members could have an easier time leasing new housing under proposed state legislation that would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging additional fees for common companions like cats and dogs.

Giant pandas headed from China to San Francisco zoo

The San Francisco Zoo is set to receive a pair of giant pandas under a memorandum of understanding signed Thursday by Mayor London Breed and the China Wildlife Conservation Association.

Intoxicated vultures rescued from Connecticut dumpster: 'Too drunk to fly'

A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.

BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs

BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.

Gray whale entangled in fishing net can't feed, scientists fear

Time is running out to rescue a gray whale that's tangled in fishing gear and was spotted near Daly City this week.

K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital

A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.

Famous casino cats need new home after closure

The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.

Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.

Firefighter adopts puppy rescued from house fire

A puppy that survived serious injuries in a house fire found a very special forever home. Now, he'll tour schools to teach the importance of fire safety.