Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog

The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.

Notorious home invader 'Hank the Tank' captured in Lake Tahoe

The massive bear notorious for home invasions in South Lake Tahoe, has been captured. 'Hank the Tank' and her 3 cubs will be relocated, officials said.

English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume

Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.

Los Angeles County community under quarantine due to invasive Tau fruit fly

In order to prevent further spread, residents living in the quarantine area are urged not to move any fruits or vegetables from their property.

Remarkable fossil shows dinosaur, mammal forever frozen in epic battle

The 125 million-year-old fossil was discovered in the Lujiatun Member of the Lower Cretaceous Yixian formation in China back in 2012.

Bear takes dip in Burbank swimming pool amid LA heatwave

Hot bear summer is in full effect as police in Burbank were called for a furry intruder in a swimming pool.

Bears spotted in Novato near park

A mother bear and two cubs were allegedly seen near Novato's Miwok Park on Sunday, according to police. 

Family of coyotes photographed in Tilden Park

A month after being robbed of his camera equipment, Oakland wildlife photographer Jim Roach was back at it again: This time, capturing images of a large family of coyotes roaming through Tilden Park.