Fort Worth Zoo welcomes new baby elephant with a truly Texas name

The Fort Worth Zoo’s newest Asian elephant calf is now out with his mother daily in the zoo’s Elephant Springs habitat.

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes another baby elephant
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Fort Worth is celebrating a new baby -- the birth of its fourth Asian elephant calf since 2021. The 3000-pound baby boy is named Sam Houston.

More alligator sightings in Houston area during mating season

It’s alligator mating season, which means there have been more gator sightings across the Houston area. Wildlife experts say this is a normal, seasonal pattern, but it also means residents should be cautious when spending time outdoors near water.

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Wilco Animal Shelter takes in 11 dogs from storm-damaged North Texas rescue

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is seeking emergency fosters for dogs currently at the Georgetown facility to make room for incoming animals.

Tennessee infant killed in dog attack at family home, police say

Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.

As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning

As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.

Texas DPS expands law enforcement fleet with eight new K-9 teams

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its law enforcement capabilities Friday, graduating eight new K-9 teams and two certified trainers to be deployed across the state.

Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia

Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.

Birds singing, bugs flying as spring arrives in North Texas
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Spring time is bug time in Texas! Sam the Bug Man joined Good Day to share the creatures he found on a recent nature walk.

Dallas Zoo asks public to help name new Sumatran tiger cub

The Dallas Zoo welcomed in two rare tiger cubs in February, and now they're seeking the public's help in naming one of them.

Dog reunited with Irving owner after four years missing

Fort Worth Animal Control officers helped reunite an Irving owner with their missing dog after four years apart.

Nonprofit provides trained service dogs to disabled veterans
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For two decades, the North Texas nonprofit Patriot Paws has been providing highly trained service dogs to disabled veterans at no cost, helping restore dignity and hope. Watch as we speak with Rick Stevens about their 20th anniversary and how you can support their mission at tomorrow’s annual "Clays Shoot" fundraiser.

Adventure Doggy bus vandalized – twice
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A North Texas man says he's having to put his business on hold after the bus he uses was vandalized twice over the weekend. FOX 4's Alex Boyer spoke with the owner of Adventure Doggy, who says while he does have insurance, it won't cover the total cost of the work he's put into his dog bus.

Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.

Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return

A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.

Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard

A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.