Pets and Animals

A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant. 

The "Frenchie' has held its lead for a second year.

Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.

A zoo in the United Kingdom has welcomed the birth of a very special animal – a baby southern white rhinoceros. 

The 10-year-old Carolina dog mix had been searching for a loving home since 2022, but recently found the perfect match.

The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.

“The rats are eating our marijuana, they're all high," the New Orleans police superintendent said.

Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.

A beached whale estimated to be about 50 feet long and 50,000-70,000 pounds is stranded off the coast of Venice, according to city officials.

3-year-old Taki has spent most of his young life in a shelter. The Arizona Animal Welfare League says he's looking for his forever home and already comes with some skills that would make him a wonderful addition to your home.

A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.

On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.