Bear sighting disrupts school day routine for Elk River, Minn. girl
An eleven year old in Elk River, Minnesota woke up to quite the sight Wednesday morning as she spotted a black bear milling around her neighborhood.
Community searches for beloved care home cat who went missing in Buffalo, Minn.
At Lake Ridge Senior Health and Living in Buffalo, Shadow the cat is pretty popular. He's not just the mascot for the center, but he gives support to residents and their families.
Minnesota animal rescue group sees decline in adoption requests
At about this time last year, pet rescues couldn't keep up with the influx of adoption requests. Now, they have the opposite problem on their hands.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
National Zoo lions, tigers test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19
Officials at the Smithsonian's National Zoo say six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
VIDEO: Cat survives death-defying fall at Florida stadium with help of American flag
It looks like this cat used one of his nine lives after falling from a death-defying height.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
WATCH: Wolf bites grizzly bear in the butt
The viral video was taken at Yellowstone National Park.
Illinois teen reels in record-setting northern pike in Boundary Waters
A teenager from Illinois reeled in a record-breaking northern pike while fishing in the Boundary Waters this summer, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Zebras reportedly on the loose in Prince George's County after escaping from farm
Some wild news is coming out of Prince George's County, where some neighbors have reportedly seen zebras on the loose.
Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort
Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.
Bear sightings on rise as they seek food amid drought
Black bear sightings are on the rise in Minnesota, as this summer's drought has made it harder for the bears to find the food they need to prepare for hibernation.
Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
Cow gets stuck in tree in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida flooding
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
Creativity shines at llama and alpaca costume contest at Minnesota State Fair
At the Minnesota State Fair, 4-Hers and their llamas and alpacas go head-to-head in a costume competition that's focused on showmanship and having fun.
Dash cam video: Officers rescue buck stuck in hammock in Grand Rapids
Police officers helped rescue a buck after it got caught in a hammock in Grand Rapids.
Animal rights groups sue to stop Wisconsin wolf hunt
A coalition of animal rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt this fall and invalidate a state law mandating annual hunts, arguing the statutes don’t give wildlife officials any leeway to consider population estimates.
Squirrel stashes nuts in Minnesota officer's squad
An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.
Dog food recalled over salmonella, listeria concerns
Traces of salmonella, listeria were revealed during testing, according to the FDA.