Survey: 40% would give up their dog for a month over their phone
SimpleTexting.com surveyed more than 1,000 smartphone owners across all 50 states to find out exactly which pleasures Americans would sacrifice to keep their phones.
SimpleTexting.com surveyed more than 1,000 smartphone owners across all 50 states to find out exactly which pleasures Americans would sacrifice to keep their phones.
Grizzly bear fatally mauls hunter at largest US national park
The victim was in Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve during a 10-day moose hunting trip on Sunday when the bear attacked, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) announced Tuesday.
The victim was in Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve during a 10-day moose hunting trip on Sunday when the bear attacked, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) announced Tuesday.
Elderly dog with the ‘cutest shuffle’ rescued from being euthanized after CA wildfires burned home
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
Puppy rescued from charred remains of home in California as wildfires burn through West Coast
Rescuers found a puppy sheltering within the charred remains on a property impacted by the Berry Creek fires.
Rescuers found a puppy sheltering within the charred remains on a property impacted by the Berry Creek fires.
St. Louis Zoo says python laid 7 eggs without male help
Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for at least two decades.
Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for at least two decades.
Orca who carried dead calf for 17 days in 'tour of grief' gives birth again
The orca spent 17 days pushing the decomposing calf in the waters of the Pacific Northwest in 2018.
The orca spent 17 days pushing the decomposing calf in the waters of the Pacific Northwest in 2018.
Colt dies at Golden Gate Fields, becoming the 20th horse fatality at the track this year
A 2-year-old thoroughbred colt died during a training session at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley on Monday, the California Horse Racing Board reported.
A 2-year-old thoroughbred colt died during a training session at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley on Monday, the California Horse Racing Board reported.
Albino kangaroo baby missing, feared stolen from German zoo
A tiny albino baby kangaroo has gone missing from a German zoo and authorities said Friday it’s possible she may have been stolen.
A tiny albino baby kangaroo has gone missing from a German zoo and authorities said Friday it’s possible she may have been stolen.
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
Golden Gate Field records 18th racehorse death of 2020
A 4-year-old gelding died at Golden Gate Fields last week, according to state officials.
A 4-year-old gelding died at Golden Gate Fields last week, according to state officials.
National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
Seals and Guadalupe fur seals are getting entangled in fishing gear and plastic
Young seals are most often found entangled around the head and body leading to slow starvation.
Young seals are most often found entangled around the head and body leading to slow starvation.
Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
'Murder hornet' trapped for first time in Washington state, experts say
Scientifically known as the Asian giant hornet, the enormous hornet was captured on July 14 in a trap set by the WSDA and positively identified on July 29, becoming the "the first hornet to be detected in a trap," as opposed to the wild, according to a release from the government agency.
Scientifically known as the Asian giant hornet, the enormous hornet was captured on July 14 in a trap set by the WSDA and positively identified on July 29, becoming the "the first hornet to be detected in a trap," as opposed to the wild, according to a release from the government agency.
Oakland Zoo reopens after more than four months of heeding shelter-in-place orders
The zoo's funds have been drained during the coronavirus shut down, and officials say the reduced ticket revenue still won't be enough to cover costs.
The zoo's funds have been drained during the coronavirus shut down, and officials say the reduced ticket revenue still won't be enough to cover costs.
Floyd, the geriatric giraffe, dies at San Francisco Zoo
It was sadly reported Friday that Floyd the giraffe has died at the San Francisco Zoo, officials said.
It was sadly reported Friday that Floyd the giraffe has died at the San Francisco Zoo, officials said.
Dog can’t contain excitement when owner returns from 7-month US Navy deployment
A miniature Australian shepherd got excited when one of his owners returned from military deployment to the family’s home.
A miniature Australian shepherd got excited when one of his owners returned from military deployment to the family’s home.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
Officials: Fire at Maryland zoo kills 6 animals after electrical issue
Six animals died in a fire caused by an electrical issue at a Maryland zoo.
Six animals died in a fire caused by an electrical issue at a Maryland zoo.
Animal lovers who can't visit Golden Gate Park can check out the new Bison Cam
Animal lovers interested in seeing the bison at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park can view a new Bison Cam online, the city's Recreation and Park Department announced this week.
Animal lovers interested in seeing the bison at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park can view a new Bison Cam online, the city's Recreation and Park Department announced this week.