Mammals

World 2 days ago

Was a beloved whale suspected of being a Russian ‘spy’ killed in Norway?

A beluga whale who was discovered off the coast of Norway in 2019 wearing a harness and camera mount quickly became beloved in the country. He was found dead last weekend.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Alleged Russian 'spy' whale, beloved in Norway, found dead

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale that was found wearing a harness that linked it to Russia in 2019, had become something of a celebrity in Norway before it was found dead last weekend. (Credit: Reuters)

FOOD 3 days ago

Ingredient found in Doritos turns mouse's skin transparent, may have medical applications

A discovery that a common food dye temporarily caused a mouse's skin to appear transparent could have wide-ranging effects on the medical industry, the researcher told Fox News Digital.

Adoptable Pets August 30

Dozens of cats in Iowa rescued from van amid heat wave after living in 'heartbreaking' conditions

Police in Iowa arrested a man for animal neglect after 29 cats were left to fend for themselves inside a van without food or water during a heat wave.

LIFESTYLE August 30

Giant panda celebrates her 20th birthday in Taiwan: 'Funny and cute'

Yuanyaun, a giant panda, has turned 20 years old after first arriving at the Taipei Zoo in 2008. Zookeepers shared a special cake as visitors celebrated the female panda's birthday.

LIFESTYLE August 29

Hunter of beloved 'Hollywood Buck' in Virginia faces jail time, loses hunting license for 25-plus years

Two poachers were found guilty of killing a legendary 29-point buck in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, after posting images of the deer to popular hunting Facebook page.

Iowa August 27

'Injured and aggressive' water buffalo on the loose in Iowa town; police warn residents to stay away

A water buffalo is on the loose in an Iowa town after escaping from its owner's property. The animal is described as injured and aggressive, authorities say.

VIDEO August 21

Tiger nearly bites woman who climbed over zoo fence

Bridgeton Police in New Jersey are searching for a woman who "climbed over the wooden fence and enticed the tiger" at Cohanzic Zoo. (Credit: Facebook/ Bridgeton Police Department, NJ)

Alaska August 20

Brown bear attacks hunters in Alaska, leaving one with gunshot wound after ensuing tussle: state troopers

The hunter, a 32-year-old man, was seriously injured after he was mauled by a brown bear in Alaska and then mistakenly shot, state troopers said.

Mammals August 17

Too cute: Zoo Atlanta welcomes adorable baby two-toed sloth

Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the birth of a new Hoffmann's two-toed sloth earlier this month. The sloth was born to mom Nutella and dad Cocoa and has one sibling.