Wandering wolf hybrid, that had residents on edge, captured in the North Bay

Animal control officers were reporting a happy ending for a wayward, wandering wolf hybrid that had residents in Sonoma County on edge over the weekend.

Wolf hybrid roaming near Sebastopol, police say

Officials were contacted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that the hybrid was seen heading south of the Highway 12 bridge on the eastern edge of Sebastopol.

Watch: Spanish police save great horned owl trapped in barbed wire fence

In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.

Infamous Santa Cruz 'Otter 841' gives birth to cute pup

The surly otter, who made headlines this summer for evading wildlife officials and stealing surfboards in Santa Cruz, is back in the news: Otter 841 has given birth to a very cute pup. 

Here are the 'rattiest cities' of 2023

See where your city ranks among areas with the biggest rat problems.

Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey

A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.

How to stop squirrels and other animals from eating your pumpkins

From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.

Pet shelters overflowing, euthanasia being considered

The old saying that more is better does not apply to hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats and other pets in shelters, waiting for permanent homes that may never come. 

New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu

Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history.

Polar bear sisters caught on camera having pool party at Washington zoo

Video from the zoo shows twin polar bears Astra and Laerke having a ball after one of them dragged a kid-sized pool into the bears’ bigger swimming pool.