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December 31, 2024

Texas teen allegedly killed rival competitor's show goat in act of jealousy

A Texas teenager is facing a felony cruelty to animals charge after she allegedly poisoned a rival competitor's 6-month-old show goat, resulting in his death.

December 28, 2024

Idaho mother discovers infant being attacked by raccoon inside home in 'extremely rare' encounter

When a mother in Idaho responded to "loud noises," she happened upon her infant son being attacked by a wild raccoon, prompting law enforcement to step in.

December 28, 2024

Zoo in Virginia launches poll to name newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf

A female pygmy hippopotamus was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo Dec. 9, the zoo announced Christmas Eve. The public is now invited to vote on her name.

December 28, 2024

Zoo in Virginia welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf

The Metro Richmond Zoo's newest addition was born on Dec. 9 to parents Iris and Corwin.

December 18, 2024

Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner's backyard: 'Remarkable discovery'

A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public.

December 14, 2024

Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US

Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.

December 12, 2024

Florida officials rescue two dolphins stranded in shallow lagoon: 'All hands on deck'

Two dolphins stranded in shallow waters of a Florida lagoon were rescued after multiple agencies in Lee County teamed up to pull the mammals to safety.

December 5, 2024

Husband leaps onto polar bear that lunged at wife in surprise attack: police

A man in Canada quickly defended his wife by jumping onto a polar bear that lunged toward her at the couple's home in rural Ontario, police said.

December 1, 2024

Colorado authorities hunting for coyote after attack on young child

Authorities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are pursuing a coyote after it attacked a 4-year-old girl on Thanksgiving Day, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

November 28, 2024

Four dolphins found dead on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island in 'very unusual event'

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) reported on Facebook that four dolphins were discovered stranded on the beach over the weekend.