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March 5, 2025

Meet the oldest llama in the world, who works with sick children in North Carolina

Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who comforts sick and disabled children at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records.

February 18, 2025

Opossum eats entire Costco chocolate cake, says wildlife rehab: 'Been there, girl'

An opossum with a legendary sweet tooth is on the road to recovery after eating an entire chocolate cake from Costco.

February 15, 2025

Animal collection across 3 states to offer unique science, travel opportunities

The Brockhouse Collection, one of the most comprehensive collections of taxidermy in the Midwest, will be donated to three institutions, where precautions will be taken for safe public viewing.

February 13, 2025

Safari operator sued after New Jersey woman mauled to death by a hippo

The husband of a New Jersey woman who was mauled to death by a charging hippopotamus during their African safari is suing a U.S.-based tour company for negligence.

February 13, 2025

'I thought I was dead': Kayaker gets swallowed by humpback whale in dramatic moment caught on camera

A kayaker is lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Chilean Patagonia and getting spit out by the leviathan.

February 9, 2025

Rare wildlife spotting caught on camera in Poland

A wildlife conservation group in Poland was conducting research on beavers when they spotted two rare black wolves on video footage captured in a forest last year.

February 9, 2025

Two rare black wolves seen crossing stream in Polish forest

Two rare black wolves were spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forest. (SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund Poland via AP)

February 1, 2025

Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil: 'Come and take it'

Groundhog Day is more than a holiday in Pennsylvania, as Gov. Josh Shapiro defended Punxsutawney Phil against overtures from PETA to retire the rodent.

January 29, 2025

‘Super pod’ of more than 1,500 dolphins off California coast captured on drone video

A rare “super pod" of more than 1,500 dolphins was captured on drone footage stretching for miles off the central coast of California on Friday morning.

January 28, 2025

South African elephant kills tourist who was trying to save children at Kruger National Park

A tourist at South Africa's Kruger National Park was trampled to death by an elephant as he was trying to protect children, officials say.