Willie Nelson, country music legend, gets new species of grasshopper named after him
The flightless insect was discovered where the singer was born 90 years ago,
The flightless insect was discovered where the singer was born 90 years ago,
Pet of the Day: Peyton
A very fashionable and friendly cat is looking for a new home. Peyton is today's SPCA of Texas Pet of the Day.
A very fashionable and friendly cat is looking for a new home. Peyton is today's SPCA of Texas Pet of the Day.
Belmont Stakes: Arcangelo crosses finish line first, making Jena Antonucci first female trainer to win race
After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She kissed the horse on the nose when it returned to the area in front of the winner’s circle.
After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She kissed the horse on the nose when it returned to the area in front of the winner’s circle.
Crickets flood Idaho road as the insects descend on neighboring Nevada
According to local media, six counties in Nevada have been plagued with crickets.
According to local media, six counties in Nevada have been plagued with crickets.
Dog of the Day: Jones
A big dog who likes to explore the outdoors is looking for a new home. Jones is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A big dog who likes to explore the outdoors is looking for a new home. Jones is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Police investigation underway after dog dies at Garland boarding, training facility
A Dallas dog owner is heartbroken after he said his puppy died while under the care of a professional trainer.
A Dallas dog owner is heartbroken after he said his puppy died while under the care of a professional trainer.
Texas police shoot dog after autocorrect sends them to wrong address
The Waco Police Department says it is "saddened" after its officers shot and killed a family pet when its officers responded to the wrong address.
The Waco Police Department says it is "saddened" after its officers shot and killed a family pet when its officers responded to the wrong address.
Meet Zoey: Louisiana dog claims record for world's longest tongue
At 5 inches long, Zoey's tongue is longer than a soda can, according to Guinness World Records.
At 5 inches long, Zoey's tongue is longer than a soda can, according to Guinness World Records.
VIDEO: Bull loose in Denton leads to three-hour chase
It was definitely not a situation you could simply grab by the horns. It took time, patience and a guy with a tranquilizer gun.
It was definitely not a situation you could simply grab by the horns. It took time, patience and a guy with a tranquilizer gun.
Watch: Adorable red wolf pups learn to howl from parents
The red wolf is the most endangered wolf species in the world, even declared extinct in the wild in 1980.
The red wolf is the most endangered wolf species in the world, even declared extinct in the wild in 1980.
Pet of the Day: Oliver
A small 4-year-old cat with a very good disposition is looking for a new home. Oliver is today's SPCA of Texas Pet of the Day.
A small 4-year-old cat with a very good disposition is looking for a new home. Oliver is today's SPCA of Texas Pet of the Day.
Watch: Ohio officer rescue fawn trapped in soccer net
A fawn got trapped in a soccer net, but the mother deer would not let neighbors try to rescue it.
A fawn got trapped in a soccer net, but the mother deer would not let neighbors try to rescue it.
Bull returned to owner after getting loose in Denton
A bull was on the loose for several hours in Denton Saturday night, before being returned to its owner.
A bull was on the loose for several hours in Denton Saturday night, before being returned to its owner.
Churchill Downs suspends operations following 12 horse deaths, moves meets to Ellis Park
Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
Dog of the Day: Cutie
A big dog with a wonderful smile who gets along with everyone is looking for a new home. Cutie is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A big dog with a wonderful smile who gets along with everyone is looking for a new home. Cutie is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
Dallas Zoo, Fossil Rim baby giraffes named
Several baby giraffes have been born in North Texas recently.
Several baby giraffes have been born in North Texas recently.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Fossil Rim wants you to pick the name of its baby giraffe
You have until Monday morning to vote online for your favorite
You have until Monday morning to vote online for your favorite
Dog of the Day: Pumpernickel
A sweet pup named Pumpernickel is looking for a new home. He's today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A sweet pup named Pumpernickel is looking for a new home. He's today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.