Here are the US cities, states where mail carriers are bit by dogs the most
More than 3,500 Postal Service workers were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail in 2022, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
More than 3,500 Postal Service workers were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail in 2022, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
California ranks 1st in US for states with most postal worker dog bites: USPS
Los Angeles ranked as No. 2 on the list of cities with the most reported dog bites.
Los Angeles ranked as No. 2 on the list of cities with the most reported dog bites.
Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
South Bay animal shelter critically overcrowded, seeking help
The San Jose Animal Services and Care Center is currently facing a critical situation as it has reached its capacity to care for animals – some pets are even being turned away due to the overcrowding.
The San Jose Animal Services and Care Center is currently facing a critical situation as it has reached its capacity to care for animals – some pets are even being turned away due to the overcrowding.
Dogs found with snouts taped shut in Irvine; woman arrested
The suspect, 21-year-old Gabriela Barrera, admitted to officers she taped the dogs' snouts shut to keep them from barking and nipping at the other dogs.
The suspect, 21-year-old Gabriela Barrera, admitted to officers she taped the dogs' snouts shut to keep them from barking and nipping at the other dogs.
It's illegal to wrestle bears in Missouri, police warn after multiple sightings
Bear wrestling is illegal in Missouri per statute 578.176. If found guilty, the offense of bear wrestling is a class A misdemeanor.
Bear wrestling is illegal in Missouri per statute 578.176. If found guilty, the offense of bear wrestling is a class A misdemeanor.
Steve Irwin’s granddaughter joins family during alligator feeding
Like grandfather, like granddaughter.
Like grandfather, like granddaughter.
Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home
A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.
A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.
Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes
Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.
Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.
Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs
Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.
Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.
Over 900 animals in need of adoption at San Jose Animal Care and Services Center
The San Jose Animal Care and Services Center is experiencing record-high levels of animals entering the shelter. So for residents thinking about adopting a foster or shelter pet -- now's the chance, said shelter officials.
The San Jose Animal Care and Services Center is experiencing record-high levels of animals entering the shelter. So for residents thinking about adopting a foster or shelter pet -- now's the chance, said shelter officials.
2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby
Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.
Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.
Oregon Zoo's high-tech 'smart egg' could help save endangered California condor
The electronic replica condor egg was created by a 3D printer. It records sound, temperature, movement and other data critical to saving the species – one of the original animals included in the 1973 Endangered Species Act.
The electronic replica condor egg was created by a 3D printer. It records sound, temperature, movement and other data critical to saving the species – one of the original animals included in the 1973 Endangered Species Act.
Fremont firefighters rescue baby turkeys from storm drain
Fremont Station 5 firefighters rescued five baby turkeys that fell into a storm drain, officials shared.
Fremont Station 5 firefighters rescued five baby turkeys that fell into a storm drain, officials shared.
Watch: Lion stuns family on safari, comes within feet of them at campsite
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Pair of foxes trapped in 10 foot deep concrete enclosure, rescued on the Peninsula
Two wayward gray foxes have been released back into the wild, after being rescued out of a 10-foot deep concrete window well in Portola Valley.
Two wayward gray foxes have been released back into the wild, after being rescued out of a 10-foot deep concrete window well in Portola Valley.
Escaped husky leaves behind mess after ‘party’ at shelter, employees say
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Alameda frog jumping jockeys compete for $20,000 world record
It's a contest for the fiercest frog jumping jockeys in the world and it's going down Thursday through Sunday in Frogtown, USA. With over 65 years of experience, one Bay Area family takes this competition very seriously.
It's a contest for the fiercest frog jumping jockeys in the world and it's going down Thursday through Sunday in Frogtown, USA. With over 65 years of experience, one Bay Area family takes this competition very seriously.