Mammals

VIDEO July 11, 2024

Hamsters found on Ohio man wearing leopard-print onesie

A man allegedly broke into a Columbus pet store and was later found with two hamsters in the leopard-print onesie he was wearing while sleeping on a bench. (Credit: WSYX)

Odd News July 10, 2024

Kangaroo missing in Germany for 6 months after escape is found some 50 miles from home

A German kangaroo was found six months after escaping from his owner on New Year's Eve. The kangaroo was found more than 50 miles away from his home.

South Africa July 9, 2024

Elephants kill tourist in South Africa after he tried to get close to take pictures

A Spanish tourist who tried to get close to elephants at Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa ended up being "trampled to death," officials say.

Sharks July 5, 2024

Shark Watch: What to do if you see a shark at the beach

If you see a shark in the water, a California shark expert recommends maintaining eye contact with the predator and slowly removing yourself from the waters.

HEALTH July 2, 2024

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

An Alabama woman was recently bit by a rabid fox as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York weighed in on risks and treatment.

Washington June 29, 2024

Kinkajou found abandoned and wandering Washington state road

A type of exotic pet made famous by Paris Hilton was rescued earlier this week after being found climbing a dusty Washington road pole and leaving officials scratching their heads.

LIFESTYLE June 29, 2024

Fisherman discovers mammoth bone, 'thick as a human leg,' dating back to the Ice Age

A "mammoth"-sized object was found in Poland by a fisherman who discovered the Ice Age-era bone — which was "as thick as a human leg" — belonging to an extinct elephantid.

Mammals June 26, 2024

Cheetah cub, an 'only child,' is moved into ‘foster family’ to increase its odds of survival

A lone baby cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a new family. The male foster cub was the only offspring born to his biological mother, which put him at risk, the zoo said.

Europe June 26, 2024

Denmark imposes world's first carbon tax on flatulent farm animals

Denmark will start taxing livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their cows, sheep and pigs from 2030, becoming the first country to do so.

Police and Law Enforcement June 25, 2024

Missouri K-9 officer dies after being left inside hot car overnight: 'Tremendous loss'

A Missouri K-9 officer has died after being left inside a hot car overnight after completing his shift in Savannah, the police department confirmed.

Mammals June 20, 2024

Alaska man, police officers rescue baby moose from 'sure demise' after getting stuck in a lake

A man and police officers in Homer, Alaska, rescued a moose calf from drowning last week after it became stuck in a lake between a floatplane and a dock.