Mammals

Texas June 6, 2024

Video shows giraffe at Texas drive-thru safari park lifting toddler into the air

A child has been unharmed after being caught on video being lifted into the air while trying to feed a giraffe at a safari park outside of Dallas, Texas.

US May 29, 2024

DC's Smithsonian National Zoo to welcome pair of young pandas from China

The National Zoo in Washington has announced that China will send two young giant pandas to the U.S., marking a renewal of panda diplomacy between the two countries.

Latin America May 29, 2024

Colombia's congress votes to ban bullfighting

Colombia’s congress has voted to ban bullfights, which have become increasingly controversial, in a three-year span, and will make the tradition illegal by the start of 2028.

VIDEO May 28, 2024

Dead humpback whale found beached on Oregon Coast

The 34-foot-long male whale washed ashore about a mile north of the north Nehalem Jetty in Nehalem Bay State Park on Monday morning.

Odd News May 24, 2024

Kangaroos on the loose in Texas as police respond to amusing call

A kangaroo was briefly on the loose in Lufkin, Texas, and a video of the animal's encounter with the police has been shared hundreds of times on Facebook.

Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2024

Rescue canine Kodi, 'Dog on Trial' star, awarded top prize at Cannes Film Festival

Kodi the griffon mix, starring as Cosmos in the Swiss comedy-drama "Dog on Trial," won this year's Palm Dog award at Cannes. He narrowly beat Xin, a sighthound.

Thailand May 24, 2024

Thai town overrun by wild monkeys launches capture and relocation operation

A Thai town, overrun by a population of wild monkeys, has launched a plan to capture the monkeys using baited cages and relocate them, authorities said.

Colorado May 23, 2024

Black bear swipes at hiker in Colorado resort town

A mother black bear was "humanely euthanized" after swiping at a Colorado hiker on Tuesday. Her cubs, old enough to fend for themselves, were released.

VIDEO May 22, 2024

Young bear caught on video waiting at Tennessee stop sign

A Tennessee driver captured the moment he approached a stop sign along an intersection when he noticed a young bear also waiting patiently, “without a care in the world,” at the end of the road.

Pets May 21, 2024

Heroic canines honored as 5 firefighter dogs retire, begin new lives with loving families

Five rescue dogs from Ecuador’s Fire Department were formally retired after seven years of service and honored at a ceremony on Monday, authorities say.

WILD NATURE May 20, 2024

Gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo placed in world's first 3D-printed titanium cast is healing well

Veterinarians at the Cincinnati Zoo confirmed that the broken arm of Gladys the gorilla is healing well, thanks to Colibrium Additive's 3D-printed titanium cast.