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'Adopt an axolotl' campaign launches in Mexico to save iconic species from pollution and trout
Academics in Mexico City are asking for donations to protect axolotls, an iconic fish-like type of salamander
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November 25, 2023, 5:26 AM
Runaway bull on Phoenix freeway gets wrangled back without injury
Arizona state troopers say nobody was injured when a runaway bull was found wandering around a Phoenix freeway
November 25, 2023, 5:26 AM
November 24, 2023, 11:26 PM
Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens their survival
It's been a record-breaking year for sea turtles in Florida
November 24, 2023, 11:26 PM
November 24, 2023, 6:51 PM
A look at 'The Secret World of Dancing Dogs'
The competitions are fierce and the training is intense in the reality show now streaming on Hulu.
November 24, 2023, 6:51 PM
November 23, 2023, 5:50 AM
Decision on the future of wild horses in a North Dakota national park expected next year
About 200 wild horses roam free in a western North Dakota national park
November 23, 2023, 5:50 AM
November 23, 2023, 2:18 AM
Hawk inspects Minnesota traffic camera
A traffic camera along I-94 in Minnesota captured this very fine footage of a red-tailed hawk staring deeply into the lens.
November 23, 2023, 2:18 AM
November 23, 2023, 1:26 AM
Animal welfare advocates file lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's new wolf management plan
Animal welfare advocates are suing to stop Wisconsin's new wolf management plan
November 23, 2023, 1:26 AM
November 23, 2023, 12:54 AM
A population of hard-to-eradicate ‘super pigs’ in Canada is threatening to invade the US
Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana and other northern states are making preparations to stop an invasion of wild pigs from Canada
November 23, 2023, 12:54 AM
November 22, 2023, 3:30 PM
Vet shares symptoms of mystery respiratory illness in dogs, answers viewers' questions
A veterinarian shares the symptoms of the mystery illness affecting dogs and responds to viewers' questions and concerns.
November 22, 2023, 3:30 PM
November 18, 2023, 4:02 AM
Deceased hiker's dog found alive
Finney, a Jack Russell terrier, is recuperating after staying by the side of its owner who was missing for 10 weeks and later found dead.
November 18, 2023, 4:02 AM
November 17, 2023, 11:18 PM
US wildlife managers have no immediate plans to capture wandering Mexican gray wolf
It’s been a long journey from the forests of Arizona, across the dusty high desert of central New Mexico to the edge of what is known as the Yellowstone of the Southwest for one lone Mexican gray wolf
November 17, 2023, 11:18 PM
November 17, 2023, 12:10 PM
Inside the extraordinary world of dog dancing
An ABC News Studios six-part docuseries airing on Hulu chronicles the dedicated training and tenacity of human-dog dance partners who vie for top prize at a UK dog show.
November 17, 2023, 12:10 PM
November 17, 2023, 5:16 AM
Moose fight wrecks Alaska woman's backyard
Two moose bulls brought their fight to an Alaska woman's home, causing significant damage to her yard and fencing as they ignored her pleas for them to leave.
November 17, 2023, 5:16 AM
November 17, 2023, 2:17 AM
Marathon runner saves kitten during race
The Maldonado family adopted Casper, who was picked up by two Chicago marathon runners during the race.
November 17, 2023, 2:17 AM
November 16, 2023, 12:28 PM
Plane forced to return to JFK Airport after horse on board gets loose
A cargo jet was forced to turn around to JFK Airport after a horse managed to get loose from its stall.
November 16, 2023, 12:28 PM
November 16, 2023, 3:28 AM
Orphaned mountain lion cubs rescued in California
Two mountain lion cubs were rescued by the Oakland Zoo after an adult female mountain lion, who wildlife officials believe was their mother, was struck by a car and killed on a California highway.
November 16, 2023, 3:28 AM
November 15, 2023, 8:30 PM
Veterinarians warn of rising cases of mystery dog illness
Veterinarians are sounding the alarm about an uptick in a mystery dog illness that causes canines to cough.
November 15, 2023, 8:30 PM
November 15, 2023, 4:49 PM
Mystery illness affecting dogs nationwide
The canine respiratory illness is highly contagious and can be deadly if left untreated.
November 15, 2023, 4:49 PM
November 14, 2023, 11:18 AM
Endangered sperm whales now have their first protected area in the Caribbean island of Dominica
The reserve spans nearly 300 square miles of water on one side of the island.
November 14, 2023, 11:18 AM
November 14, 2023, 3:02 AM
2 more endangered Florida panthers struck and killed by vehicles, wildlife officials say
Wildlife officials say two endangered Florida panthers have been struck and killed by vehicles
November 14, 2023, 3:02 AM
November 13, 2023, 4:53 AM
Pollution, heavy metals could threaten endangered turtle populations by producing an excess of females: Study
Scientists have discovered another way environmental conditions are affecting the population growth of an endangered turtle species.
November 13, 2023, 4:53 AM
November 13, 2023, 1:35 AM
Humane societies probe transfer of 250 small animals that may have later been fed to reptiles
Two humane societies are investigating the transfer of about 250 small animals from California to Arizona that may have ended up being fed to reptiles
November 13, 2023, 1:35 AM
November 10, 2023, 11:58 PM
Trio of giant pandas arrive in China from Washington's National Zoo
Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji arrived in China's Sichuan province on Thursday after a 19-hour, 9,000-mile flight from the U.S., Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.
November 10, 2023, 11:58 PM
November 10, 2023, 1:19 AM
Endangered emperor penguin born in San Diego
The veterinary team at SeaWorld is providing round-the-clock care for the newborn penguin.
November 10, 2023, 1:19 AM
November 9, 2023, 11:31 PM
Massive Burmese python captured in Florida
A 198-pound Burmese python captured in Florida earlier this month is reportedly the second heaviest ever caught in the state. Pythons have been identified as one of the most concerning invasive specie
November 9, 2023, 11:31 PM
November 9, 2023, 7:48 PM
Deer leaps onto cyclist in South Carolina
While looking out for obstacles on the road, an unsuspecting cyclist in South Carolina was caught by surprise when a deer jumped right over his bike.
November 9, 2023, 7:48 PM
November 8, 2023, 8:44 PM
Britain's 'loneliest' sheep rescued from remote Scottish cliff
Fiona the sheep was rescued on Saturday in a "major operation" by a group of Scottish farmers, with oversight of the Scottish SPCA.
November 8, 2023, 8:44 PM
November 8, 2023, 6:33 PM
National Zoo's popular pandas heading to China
Mei Xiang and Tian Tian arrived in Washington in 2000 and their fourth cub, Xiao Qi Ji, was born in 2020.
November 8, 2023, 6:33 PM
November 8, 2023, 5:42 PM
Why cheetahs will be especially vulnerable to climate change, according to new research
Cheetah populations are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures because hotter days are forcing them to behave more nocturnally, according to a new study.
November 8, 2023, 5:42 PM
November 8, 2023, 12:43 PM
Cheetahs will be especially vulnerable to climate change, study shows
Rising temperatures force cheetahs to behave more nocturnally, putting them in greater competition with other predators, according to a new study published in Biological Sciences.
November 8, 2023, 12:43 PM
November 6, 2023, 8:30 PM
'Doc' Antle of Netflix's 'Tiger King' pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking and money laundering
Federal officials say an exotic wildlife preserve owner famous from the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has plead guilty to animal trafficking and money laundering
November 6, 2023, 8:30 PM
November 3, 2023, 12:52 AM
Baffert and Pletcher take aim at Breeders' Cup Juvenile with 3 horses each
Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher are taking aim at the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with three horses each
November 3, 2023, 12:52 AM
November 2, 2023, 10:59 PM
After 1,007 days in the shelter, dog finds her forever home
“Her smile, her story just melted my heart,” said Tessy’s adopter Jeanine Walker-Porter.
November 2, 2023, 10:59 PM
November 1, 2023, 11:23 PM
Watch how this special therapy pony brings joy to elderly people’s bedsides
Sarah Woodland, owner of Dinky Ponies, says Poppy the pony has a “sixth sense” of empathy that makes her the perfect therapy animal to connect with elderly people.
November 1, 2023, 11:23 PM
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A day in the life of Peanut, the world’s oldest chicken
Marsi Darwin raised Peanut from an egg over 21 years ago. She narrates what a day her life looks like now, including grazing with her ‘boyfriend’ and playing inside with the cats.
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Rare Emperor penguin born at SeaWorld
Animal researchers at the theme park said they provided round the clock care for the mother penguin for weeks.
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Number of sea turtle nests on Florida coasts exploding
It has been a record year for the sea turtle nesting season in Florida.
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Number of sea turtle nests on Florida coasts exploding, even tripling in some regions, conservationists say
Decades after initiating protections for the turtles that nest on Florida's southeast coast, conservationists are now seeing turtle nests increased all over the state.
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Bear captured after attacking security guard in luxury hotel: Wildlife officials
Wildlife officers captured a bear they determined had entered a luxury hotel before attacking an on-duty security guard in the resort's kitchen.
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Minnesota court rooms using dogs to help victims on witness stand
A Minnesota based organization is training dogs to provide comfort for victims in court and those with a disability.
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National Zoo pandas set to make early return to China
National Zoo pandas Mei Xiang, Tian-Tian and Xiao Qi Ji are set to return to China in mid-November, roughly a month earlier than expected.
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Deer charges into crowded restaurant
Startled customers inside a restaurant in Wisconsin made a run for it as a deer made its way through the dining room, into the kitchen and out the back door.
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Cincinnati Zoo hippos show off their pumpkin-crushing skills
Just listen to that satisfying crunch.
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Deer charges through crowded Wisconsin restaurant
People go to Noodles & Company to save a buck, not to have one interrupt their meal
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Poison frontman Bret Michaels adopts dog named after him
Musician and Poison frontman Bret Michaels has adopted a husky dog named after him.
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World's oldest dog ever dies in Portugal, aged 31
The dog, named Bobi, was born in 1992, when his owner was just 8 years old.
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Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remain
Scientists warn the giant animals still face existential threats.
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Dolphin delights toddler by stopping for 'chat' at aquarium
A friendly dolphin decided to stop and "chat" with a delighted toddler at an aquarium.
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Little boy cannot stop laughing at friendly giraffe
That laugh is infectious!
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Zoos and botanical gardens find Halloween programs are a hit, and an opportunity
Botanical gardens and zoos across the country have become go-to destinations for Halloween
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