Giant river otter resurfaces in Argentina; experts thought it was locally extinct
A giant river otter thought to be locally extinct showed up in Argentina last month. It was the first sighting in more than 30 years.
A giant river otter thought to be locally extinct showed up in Argentina last month. It was the first sighting in more than 30 years.
'She's all I had:' Man speaks out after stranger kills his dog in random downtown Seattle attack
A 67-year-old man whose beloved dog was killed in a random attack in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood is speaking out about the experience.
A 67-year-old man whose beloved dog was killed in a random attack in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood is speaking out about the experience.
Video shows curious bear nudging man taking nap by pool
"Matt was just so startled, picked up his phone with no luck of a good picture," Dawn Bete wrote on Facebook.
"Matt was just so startled, picked up his phone with no luck of a good picture," Dawn Bete wrote on Facebook.
Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
Fort Worth Animal Shelter seeking people to adopt pets as they deal with overcrowding
The Fort Worth animal shelter facilities are continuing to waive adoption fees as they deal with issues from overcrowding.
The Fort Worth animal shelter facilities are continuing to waive adoption fees as they deal with issues from overcrowding.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
PETA lawsuit leads to Texas A&M changing transit system advertising policy
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said Texas A&M University has ended its "unconstitutional" transit system advertising policy after PETA sued over the university refusing to run a PETA ad on its buses.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said Texas A&M University has ended its "unconstitutional" transit system advertising policy after PETA sued over the university refusing to run a PETA ad on its buses.
New feral hog contraceptive aims to curb population over time
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the new bait, saying that “the feral hog problem has exploded into a crisis.”
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the new bait, saying that “the feral hog problem has exploded into a crisis.”
3-year-old girl survives freak accident at Parker equestrian center
A galloping horse tried to avoid a three-year-old North Texas girl, attempting to jump over her last second. It nearly succeeded, except for a powerful hind leg that kicked her in the face.
A galloping horse tried to avoid a three-year-old North Texas girl, attempting to jump over her last second. It nearly succeeded, except for a powerful hind leg that kicked her in the face.
Gators spotted at Lake Worth in Fort Worth
A few gators, including one that looked to be about 10-feet long, were spotted at Lake Worth in Fort Worth this weekend.
A few gators, including one that looked to be about 10-feet long, were spotted at Lake Worth in Fort Worth this weekend.
Greenville woman who helped reunite dog with owner pays it forward with reward money
A Greenville woman is reunited with her beloved dog. She rewarded the person who helped get her back, and that person is paying it forward.
A Greenville woman is reunited with her beloved dog. She rewarded the person who helped get her back, and that person is paying it forward.
Euthanizations could resume at Dallas Animal Services with adoptions slowing down
Dallas Animal Services says it is running out of room because of a drop in adoptions. The shelter has not euthanized an adoptable pet since the fall of 2019, and it will take the community’s help to keep it that way.
Dallas Animal Services says it is running out of room because of a drop in adoptions. The shelter has not euthanized an adoptable pet since the fall of 2019, and it will take the community’s help to keep it that way.
Houston tiger investigation: Suspect leaves jail after posting bond again
Victor Cuevas, the man at the center of the tiger investigation in Houston, left the Fort Bend County Jail on Monday after posting bond.
Victor Cuevas, the man at the center of the tiger investigation in Houston, left the Fort Bend County Jail on Monday after posting bond.
Canadian police capture footage of cat chasing coyote away
Police in Port Moody captured footage of a cat that was in no mood to be bothered by a pesky coyote.
Police in Port Moody captured footage of a cat that was in no mood to be bothered by a pesky coyote.
CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Rare albino deer spotted swimming in Lake Poygan in Wisconsin
A deer duo, including a rare albino, swam across Lake Poygan in Winneconne, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 21.
A deer duo, including a rare albino, swam across Lake Poygan in Winneconne, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 21.
New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside
A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.
A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.
‘Hands off’: Researcher says human interaction is one of the biggest threats to manatees
Researchers are asking people to leave manatees alone after several drone videos showed beachgoers touching, petting and even trying to ride the animals.
Researchers are asking people to leave manatees alone after several drone videos showed beachgoers touching, petting and even trying to ride the animals.
North Carolina coast 'mysterious mass' identified: What is the blob?
The National Park Service, which maintains Cape Lookout National Seashore where the blob was found, said it had identified the mysterious mass.
The National Park Service, which maintains Cape Lookout National Seashore where the blob was found, said it had identified the mysterious mass.
Frisco PD: Loose Rottweiler dog owned by Ezekiel Elliott bit two people
The Frisco Police Department says two people were bitten by a loose dog owned by Ezekiel Elliott.
The Frisco Police Department says two people were bitten by a loose dog owned by Ezekiel Elliott.