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.

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.

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.

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.

One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island

The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.

Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap

Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.

Dog euthanized after attacking Dallas 5-year-old, owner arrested

A 5-year-old boy attacked by a dog on his birthday remains in a children's hospital in Dallas. Dallas Animal Services says the dog has been euthanized. Its owner was arrested and charged with a felony.

Grand Prairie snake owner kept cobra in homemade cage without locks, police say

Court records show the Grand Prairie owner of a cobra that got loose last summer kept the snake in a homemade cage without locks and had other venomous snakes inside his home.

Owner arrested after dog mauls 6-year-old boy in North Dallas

A dog owner has been arrested and charged after police say their dog mauled a 6-year-old boy in Dallas as he was getting off the school bus.

Bald eagle nest falls from tree near White Rock Lake in Dallas

The nesting pair of eagles were seen flying around White Rock Lake Tuesday and returning to the tree where their nest once was.

SPCA of Texas, Dallas police seize 133 birds used for cockfighting

The SPCA of Texas and Dallas police seized 133 birds that were used for cockfighting from a property in southeast Dallas.

Dallas Zoo tiger cub back Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl

An adorable tiger cub from the Dallas Zoo “predicted” that the Cincinnati Bengals would edge out the Los Angeles Rams in the upcoming Super Bowl LVI.

Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia

Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.

Grand Prairie missing cobra's owner arrested

The owner of a venomous West African Banded Cobra that escaped in Grand Prairie last year is now facing charges.

Five Dallas Zoo gorillas test positive for COVID-19

When doctors say anyone can be infected with the coronavirus, that also includes animals. This week, the Dallas Zoo announced five of its gorillas recently tested positive. They are the first positive cases since the pandemic started.