Mammals - Page 5

August 16, 2025

Would you donate pets for zoo to feed to its predators? Some say 'yes'

Aalborg Zoo defends feeding donated pets to predators as natural behavior while critics call the practice "disgusting" and "completely unacceptable"

August 13, 2025

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Viral infection causes wild rabbits to grow black horn-like protrusions from their heads, though most infected cottontails survive the papillomavirus condition.

August 4, 2025

Bat flies into tourist's mouth during Arizona night sky photography trip

A Massachusetts woman is now facing a $20,000 bill for rabies treatment after a bat flew into her mouth during an Arizona photography trip with her father.

August 3, 2025

Boat collision with whale sends passenger overboard, kills 20-foot marine mammal

A boat collision with a whale off the Jersey Shore left the 20-foot-long animal dead and sent a passenger overboard. The person is believed to be OK following the incident.

July 23, 2025

Police officials host 'bear drills’ following string of bear attacks

Multiple bear attacks in Japan have led to injuries and school disruptions, causing authorities to implement safety drills featuring simulated encounters and medical response training.

July 20, 2025

Colorado utilizing grazing cattle to help prevent wildfires in at-risk areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says similar grazing programs that allow cattle and other herds to chew down the dry grass are becoming more common across the West.

July 18, 2025

Broadcasters freak out as bat flies into booth at The Open Championship

NBC broadcasters Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner had hilarious reactions when a bat flew into their booth during the second round of The Open.

June 19, 2025

Security footage shows dog's dramatic showdown with full-sized bear inside California home

A black bear wandered into a California resident's home, coming face-to-face with a dog named Doodle who ultimately chased the uninvited predator out.

June 2, 2025

Escaped zebra caught on video scampering along roadway

Police say a pet zebra in Rutherford County, Tennessee, remains on the loose. (Credit: Danielle Pitre/TMX)

May 29, 2025

Family puppy ruled out as causing death of 1-month-old

A 1-month-old girl who was found dead with dog bites on her face in New York City on Tuesday did not die from those bites, the city’s chief medical officer has said. (Care Centers of NYC)