Success story: Bald eagle released by SF Zoo 20 years ago photographed in the wild

San Francisco Zoo officials on Monday expressed excitement over a bald eagle recently spotted in the wild in Southern California, and lauded a zoo program that helped in the recovery of the once endangered bird.

Florida man sentenced to probation for taping dog's mouth shut

A Florida man convicted of taping a dog's mouth shut and leaving the animal dehydrated and malnourished was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday.

Animal center seeking home for a deaf and blind puppy and her sibling guide dog

Their names are Star and Denver. One is deaf and almost completely blind and the other is her protector and acts as his sister's guide. And animal care workers said the puppies' bond is unlike anything they've seen before. 

Family finds venomous snake curled up behind toaster

An Australian family discovered a snake behind their toaster that was later identified as the eastern brown snake.

Photo of dog keeping boy company during time-out goes viral

“I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”

Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear

The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.

Large bear spotted roaming in Monrovia second day in a row

A large bear was spotted early Friday morning in Monrovia, only a day after a bear was reported roaming around the nearby campus of Mayflower Elementary School.

California horses shot with BB gun

One horse, named Ollie was shot in the chest twice. Another, a 2-year-old mare named Sweetie, was shot five times.

DNA confirms mountain lion attacked 6-year-old on trail in Rancho San Antonio County Park

Officials with the Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed on Monday the animal that attacked a 6-year-old girl along a trail at Rancho San Antonio County Park, near Los Altos was indeed a mountain lion.