Mystery disease afflicts bears near Lake Tahoe

A mysterious and fatal disease is causing bears in the Lake Tahoe area to act fearlessly around humans, scientists say.

Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states, US report says

The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.

Endangered black rhinoceros calf born at Florida zoo

Zoo Miami has welcomed the newest member of its family: an endangered black rhinoceros calf.

Biden's dogs, Champ and Major, are back at the White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s dogs, Champ and Major, are back at the White House after spending time in Delaware amid a biting incident involving Major.

WildCare in San Rafael nursing baby eastern fox squirrels
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WildCare in San Rafael gave us a look at their baby eastern fox squirrels, which are being nursed. The animal care center feeds the squirrels every three hours.

Town comes together to save dog from frozen pond

Police, first responders and neighbors banded together in an Arkansas town to rescue a dog who was trapped in the middle of a frozen pond.

Royal Thai Navy rescues cats from sinking ship

Photos and video show Royal Thai Navy sailors rescuing four cats from a sinking ship off the coast of the Satan province.

Lady Gaga dognapping: Surveillance video shows violent shooting of dog walker

Dramatic surveillance video shows a white sedan pull up next to Ryan Fischer as two men get out of the backseat and attempt to take the dogs.

3 horses die in 4 day span at Golden Gate Fields

Three horses have died since Saturday at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, according to the California Horse Racing Board. 

An endangered species in the U.S. has been cloned for the first time

Meet Elizabeth Ann. Created from the frozen cells of a black-footed ferret that died more than 30 years ago, she’s giving scientists new hope about preserving endangered species.

5 puppies die after being left outside animal shelter in below-freezing temperatures

Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who left a box of puppies outside of a Kentucky animal shelter in below-freezing temperatures, causing five of the nine puppies to die.

More than 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters

Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.