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July 11, 2024

Endangered American red wolf pups born at St. Louis Zoo

The St. Louis Zoo welcomed four American red wolf pups this spring in a first for its breeding program. (Credit: Saint Louis Zoo/TMX)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.