Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
7-year-old boy pens sweet letters for future adopters of his foster dog
Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."
Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."
VIDEO: Mountain lion runs around busy shopping plaza in Irvine
Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.
Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.
18-year-old kills motorcyclist for almost running over his dog, police say
An 18-year-old in Austin has been arrested for shooting and killing a motorcyclist for almost running over his dog, according to police.
An 18-year-old in Austin has been arrested for shooting and killing a motorcyclist for almost running over his dog, according to police.
Cat named ‘Nado’ pulled from rubble of Jacksboro animal shelter
Rescuers pulled a blind cat from the rubble of the Jacksboro animal shelter, which was destroyed by a tornado. He's been nicknamed Nado… as in tornado.
Rescuers pulled a blind cat from the rubble of the Jacksboro animal shelter, which was destroyed by a tornado. He's been nicknamed Nado… as in tornado.
Dog helps Ukraine’s Emergency Service clear explosive devices
The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.
The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.
Birds euthanized at animal sanctuary due to avian flu
The virus is often spread to domestic poultry by infected wild birds.
The virus is often spread to domestic poultry by infected wild birds.
Goats break into Alabama church
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Spring's hidden dangers that could be deadly to your pets
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and also offers a good way to help educate pet owners on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them.
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and also offers a good way to help educate pet owners on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them.
Animal rescue group works to save pets from Ukraine war zone, and reunite them with owners
They are working with shelters across Europe to get animals safely across the border and reuniting any pets - with refugee families. And now – they’re assisting with a struggling children’s hospital.
They are working with shelters across Europe to get animals safely across the border and reuniting any pets - with refugee families. And now – they’re assisting with a struggling children’s hospital.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Child collides with sloth on zip line in Costa Rican rainforest
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
Ticks survive 27 years in a lab, 8 without food, study shows
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Photos: Ukrainians fleeing war 'can't leave' pets behind
Everywhere amid the exodus of more than 2.3 million people fleeing Russia’s invasion are the pets people could not leave behind: birds, rabbits, hamsters, cats and dogs.
Everywhere amid the exodus of more than 2.3 million people fleeing Russia’s invasion are the pets people could not leave behind: birds, rabbits, hamsters, cats and dogs.
New FDA approved drug could help cure mast cell tumors in dogs
A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection.
A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection.
Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
Video: Brentwood police dog rips off young woman's scalp
A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.
A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.
First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.