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Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival

The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa
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About 50 Senegalese women, joined by a performer dressed as a "faux lion", march through Dakar's Medina neighborhood in Senegal, during the fourth Women's March for Climate on Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)
February 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM

American hero canine who took down White House intruder has died

K-9 Hurricane, a former Special Operations Forces canine with the U.S. Secret Service, died Tuesday. He became the most decorated dog in the nation after apprehending a White House intruder in 2014.
February 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
VIDEO: American hero canine who took down White House intruder has died
February 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Young seal found on busy road rescued by local aquarium

The seal is believed to be 5 or 6 weeks old, according to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
February 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The seal is believed to be 5 or 6 weeks old, according to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
February 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Young seal rescued from city's snowy streets

Police officers in New Haven, Connecticut, were tasked with rescuing the seal.
February 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Officers from the New Haven Police Department found a baby seal on a street in New Haven, Conn., on Feb. 16, 2025.
February 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Mini horse and Great Dane have playdate in the snow

Who doesn’t love a snow day with their bestie?
February 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
VIDEO: Mini horse and Great Dane have playdate in the snow
February 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM

'Exceptionally rare' fossil of iconic species found with soft tissue still intact

The discovery of a well-preserved fossil is helping researchers learn more about an iconic Jurassic-period species.
February 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A styxosaurus, a plesiosaur of the Cretaceous era in an artist rendering.
February 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM

'Not a friendly fella': Venomous snake found in box of bananas

An 18-inch Ornate Cat-eyed snake was found in a box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store on Friday, according to Rainforest Reptile Shows.
February 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A mildly venomous Ornate Cat-eyed snake was found in a shipment of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store over the weekend, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief.
February 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Venomous snake found in box of bananas makes for forbidden fruit

The reptile discovery was made in a shipment of bananas at a supermarket in Manchester, New Hampshire.
February 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The reptile discovery was made in a shipment of bananas at a supermarket in Manchester, New Hampshire.
February 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after being stunned by the cold

Eight green sea turtles stunned by the cold during a rare snowfall in Florida have been released back into the Atlantic Ocean
February 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Green sea turtles being treated for cold stunning are seen swimming in a tank at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Fla. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Cody Jackson)
February 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Fish species thought to be extinct for 85 years rediscovered

Researchers have rediscovered a rare fish species presumed to be extinct after it was not seen for more than eight decades.
February 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rangeet River and meeting Teesta River
February 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM

Deer saved in ‘life or death’ rescue from frozen lake

Dramatic video shows two wildlife rescue workers coming to the aid of a struggling deer after it fell through the ice in a New York park.
February 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Dramatic video shows two wildlife rescue workers coming to the aid of a struggling deer after it fell through the ice in a New York park.
February 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Playful polar bear cub climbs on its mom

A loving moment between a mother polar bear and a cub was captured on video at Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada.
February 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A loving moment between a mother polar bear and a cub was captured on video at Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada.
February 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Beluga calf in Chicago is meeting the aquarium's pod and will soon be named

A beluga calf born in July is growing and meeting the other members of Shedd Aquarium's pod in Chicago
February 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Director of Animal Behavior and Training Charlie Jacobsma interacts with a beluga whale calf, born in July 2024 to 35-year-old resident beluga Naya, in his enclosure at Shedd Aquarium, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
February 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Whale momentarily swallows kayaker in Chile

Adrián Simancas was out kayaking with his dad off the coast of Chile on Saturday when the whale engulfed him and his boat and let him go just seconds later. 
February 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
VIDEO: Whale momentarily swallows kayaker in Chile
February 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM

Priced out of store-bought eggs? Rent a chicken.

Due to rising bird flu infections across the United States, an egg shortage has left many Americans scrambling. One solution: renting chickens.
February 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Rent The Chicken, a company that allows for people to have backyard hens for fresh eggs without the commitment of having hens permanently.
February 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM

What is the ocean's 'twilight zone' and how are elephant seals helping to monitor it?

Marine biologists at the University of California Santa Cruz have tagged thousands of northern elephant seals with smart sensors.
February 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Marine biologists are using elephant seals tagged with smart sensors (NMFS 23188) to monitor the health of the oceans.
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM

How marine biologists are using elephant seals as nature's 'artificial intelligence'

After nearly going extinct, elephant seals are a conservation success story.
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
After nearly going extinct, elephant seals are a conservation success story.
February 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Blood samples show bird flu infection in veterinarians who didn't report symptoms

A new CDC report found evidence of previous bird flu infection in veterinary practitioners who work with cattle and who did not know they had been exposed.
February 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Dairy cows stand in a field outside of a milking barn at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Center research facility in Ames, Iowa, Aug. 6, 2024.
February 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Wildlife sanctuary offers unusual Valentine's Day event for the brokenhearted

This Valentine’s Day, revenge has never tasted sweeter, thanks to a Pennsylvania wildlife sanctuary’s fundraising event where you can feed your ex's name to the wolves.
February 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
T&D's Cats of the World, a wildlife sanctuary near Middleburg, Pa., is hosting a fundraiser where people can send $5 and an ex's name to be written on a treat and fed to the wolves on Valentine's Day.
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Rats! NYC takes novel approach to controlling vermin problem

ABC News looks at New York City’s fight against rats as city officials and residents take matters into their own hands, uncovering new methods to curb the rat population.
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The people of New York City versus 3 million rats… is rat birth control the solution?
February 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM

Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show

A giant schnauzer named Monty has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
February 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Katie Bernardin and Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, compete in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
February 12, 2025 at 4:52 AM

Fugitive dog recaptured in New Orleans after gaining national fame for escapades

A scruffy New Orleans rescue dog famed for evading a monthslong effort to recapture him using nets and tranquilizer rifles has been caught and returned to domestic life
February 12, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Scrim lies down under a blanket after his capture in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Sophia Germer/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
February 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM

Deep-sea anglerfish in shallower waters near the Canary Islands shocks researchers

Marine researchers said they were surprised to spot a deep-sea anglerfish in blue waters off the coast of Tenerife. The fish is typically found at depths where little to no light penetrates.
February 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Deep-sea anglerfish in shallower waters near the Canary Islands shocks researchers
February 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Pair of rare black wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers

Two rare black wolves have been spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forest
February 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This image made from video provided by SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund Poland shows a rare black wolf crossing a stream in a Polish forest last summer. (SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund Poland via AP)
February 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM

What makes a dog a winner? A Westminster Kennel Club judge explains

Every dog at this week's Westminster Kennel Club show is a champion
February 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Benny, left, and Tansey, Norwich Terriers, sit in a stroller at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
February 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM

The number of snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard
February 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
In this photo provided by Cory Kerewaro, red-belly black snakes are contained in a bucket after 102 of the reptiles were captured from a suburban Sydney yard, on Jan. 31, 2025. (Cory Kerewaro via AP)
February 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is back for a 149th year
February 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM
FILE - Cynthia Hornor poses with Nimble, the first mixed-breed dog ever to win the Westminster Kennel Club dog show's agility competition, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, May 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz, File)
February 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Firefighters rescue distressed deer from frozen river

Members of the Canadian Kamloops Fire Rescue team helped a young deer to safety after it became trapped on a frozen river.
February 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Members of the Canadian Kamloops Fire Rescue team helped a young deer to safety after it became trapped on a frozen river.
February 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM

Monkey, see: A baby silvered langur goes on view at the Bronx Zoo

A new resident is monkeying around at New York’s Bronx Zoo
February 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A silvered langur baby, with a striking orange-colored coat, is debuting at the Bronx Zoo as it kicks off 2025. The silvered langur baby, born in November 2024, can now be seen by guests in the JungleWorld exhibit.
February 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM

Firefighters rescue tiny dog from hot car in Argentina

The Ministry of Security of Buenos Aires issued a reminder that the heat inside a vehicle can be deadly for animals.
February 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Ministry of Security of Buenos Aires issued a reminder that the heat inside a vehicle can be deadly for animals.
February 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Hotel guest returns to room and finds seal taking a nap inside

A hotel guest in the Netherlands got the surprise of their life when they returned to their hotel room and discovered a seal taking a nap in their room, authorities said.
February 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A hotel guest in the Netherlands got the surprise of their life when they returned to their hotel room and discovered a seal taking a nap in their room, according to authorities.
February 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM

37 live giant beetles found inside Japanese snack packets at LAX

At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at LAX.
February 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.
February 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM

It's the 'purr-fect' job. Britain's top feline diplomat comes out of retirement

Britain’s top feline diplomat has come out of retirement for a new job
February 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
FILE - Palmerston, the Foreign Office cat sits on a photographer's ladder at Downing Street in London, on Feb. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
February 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Bear in sanctuary braves cold before quickly returning to bed

Randy, who lives at the Orphaned Wildlife Center in New York, just wants to be warm and cozy in his bed.
February 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Randy, who lives at the Orphaned Wildlife Center in New York, just wants to be warm and cozy in his bed.
February 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'

If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you’ll likely see a key person’s influence — even if you don’t actually see her
February 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This image released by Animal Planet/Warner Bros. Discovery shows animal expert Victoria Schade interacting with dogs on the set of "Puppy Bowl XXI," airing Sunday. (Animal Planet/Warner Bros. Discovery via AP)
February 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM

Cape vultures are swooping into a new exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo

A “committee” of Cape vultures is swooping into the Los Angeles Zoo to make its home in an exhibit that seeks to mirror the birds’ natural South African habitat
February 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This photo made available by Los Angeles Zoo, shows a few Cape vultures at their new exhibit in Los Angeles Zoo, Dec. 11, 2024. (Jamie Pham/Los Angeles Zoo via AP)
February 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Dramatic drop in monarch butterfly count nears record 30-year low

The number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States dropped dramatically this year even as federal officials move to extend protections for the beloved pollinator
February 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
FILE - Monarch butterflies from Canada stop to rest in Wendy Park on their way to Mexico, Sept. 12, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
February 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM

Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens

With the price of eggs soaring, more people are looking into keeping backyard chickens
February 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This image shows a chicken coop and garden at the home of Sarah Penny in Knoxville, Tenn., in May 2024 (Sarah Penny via AP).
February 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM

Dog walker goes into frigid water to rescue stranded dog

Zoë Suleman-Casey of Misson, Nottinghamshire jumped in the cold water after Molly the dog got stranded from running after a bird.
February 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Zoë Suleman-Casey of Misson, Nottinghamshire jumped in the cold water after Molly the dog got stranded from running after a bird.
January 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Polar bear population in Canada's Hudson Bay declined by 50% due to climate change

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson Bay.
January 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Polar bear and cubs.
January 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM

Elephant tramples tourist to death at famous national park

An elephant trampled a tourist on safari to death in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, officials said.
January 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
January 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Otters show off basketball skills

Rescued sea otters at the Oregon Zoo in Portland showed off their ability to shoot hoops as part of the zoo's enrichment program.
January 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Otters show off basketball skills
January 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Houston zoo animals play in the snow

Some animals are enjoying the rare Texas snowfall, including the Asian elephant, capybaras, otters, sea lions and Lisa the leopard.
January 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
VIDEO: Houston zoo animals play in the snow
January 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at National Zoo

Giant pandas Qing Bao and Bao Li made their first public debut on Friday after three months of adjusting to their new life at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
January 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Giant pandas debut at National Zoo: See photos

Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas, are making their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute on Jan. 24, 2025.
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Giant panda Bao Li eats bamboo during the public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, on Jan. 24, 2025.
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Giant pandas make long-awaited debut at National Zoo

Bao Li and Qing Bao are ready for their close-ups at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
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VIDEO: Giant pandas make long-awaited debut at National Zoo
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Woman arrested after 27 dead horses found across multiple properties

A woman has been arrested after authorities discovered 27 dead horses across multiple properties, police said.
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A woman has been arrested after authorities discovered 27 dead horses across multiple properties, police said.
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Beloved family tortoise found safe after LA fires

A beloved pet tortoise has been found safe after the California wildfires.
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Rocky, a 100-pound tortoise, was discovered safe after wildfires in Los Angeles County razed the owner's home.
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New York Rangers rescue Moose in the ice

Last week, New York conservation officials successfully rescued an adult moose from a very precarious situation.
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VIDEO: New York Rangers rescue Moose in the ice
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Coyote sightings on the rise in urban areas

Recent sighting of coyotes have happened inside a Chicago supermarket and on the runway of the city’s O’Hare International Airport.
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Recent sighting of coyotes have happened inside a Chicago supermarket and on the runway of the city’s O’Hare International Airport.