Pets and Animals

A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.

Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.

Soaring egg prices have had some people considering raising chickens of their own. If that's you, there are some things you should know.

Plano residents are being warned about rabies after a bat in the city tested positive for the deadly virus.

A tearful reunion between a family and their beloved dog was caught on tape more than seven years after she was stolen from their yard.

The Grand Champion Steer, Alley Cat, was raised by 16-year-old Mattison Koepp, of La Vernia, Texas, near San Antonio.

The judges say this year’s competition was stiff. They looked for a combination of physical features, genetics and a “wow factor."

Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.

A huge Mola Mola fish, also known as an ocean sunfish, found itself stranded near the Florida coast. What's a very large and strange fish. Here's what it is.

It was revealed in court that it was the couple’s own children who reported their parents to The Colony Animal Services. The city attorney showed 154 photos that, in his words, would shock the conscience.

If the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl 59, Chewy said it will give away 59,000 free treats for birds, dogs and cats.

The Fort Worth Fire Department put out a house fire and saved a family's dog on Friday afternoon.

A Texas woman was caught smuggling cat medicine into the country disguised as personal care products. Here's how she scammed pet owners and what prosecutors say she bought with her millions of dollars in ill-gotten gains.

The Colony is investigating if charges will be filed against the owners of 88 animals seized from a home on Tuesday. An additional 22 animals were found dead inside the house.

The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana is investigating the mysterious birth of a baby swell shark, despite no male sharks being present in the tank for three years.

Authorities rescued a total of 84 animals: 24 dogs, 45 cats, 12 reptiles and seven mice. They also found 22 other animals dead inside the residential home.

PETA announced that it has offered the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club a free vegan cake every year if it allows Punxsutawney Phil to retire.

Newlyweds Randy and Alexandria Eckhart of Colorado made their terminally ill dog, Bella Rose, a witness to their wedding in November 2024.