Watch: Mosquito plague takes over Buenos Aires after heavy rainfall
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, heavy rainfall has triggered a mosquito invasion, as captured in a video on February 19.
'Oldest dog ever,' Bobi, stripped of title by Guinness World Records after death
GWR said Thursday that following a review it no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi’s claim as the record holder.
Two giant pandas are being sent to San Diego Zoo from China
China is planning to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo this year, quelling fears after nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos were sent home as bilateral relations began to sour.
70 coins pulled from white alligator's stomach in Nebraska
Last week, Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, underwent a procedure to remove a stomach full of coins. Leucism is a condition that causes partial loss of all types of pigmentation.
Pregnant elk soar through Tennessee skies in state's first-of-its-kind population study
It's all part of a groundbreaking study that aims to understand the population dynamics of the species better.
Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill
One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.
Hawaiian cat lost during Maui wildfires reunited with family in Montana
After spending 100 days in the fire zone, the Maui Humane Society's Fire Task Force and trapping team were able to catch Mahina safely.
Count birds this weekend to help researchers around the world
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend to help researchers gather information about birds around the world.
Nine puppies killed in house fire as crews work to determine cause
A house fire in Utah resulted in the tragic loss of nine puppies. The fire broke out on Monday evening in a two-story duplex, with firefighters managing to control the flames from the basement.
Owatonna firefighter rescues deer trapped in icy water
A firefighter in southern Minnesota rescued a deer struggling to stay above water after falling through thin ice.
Massachusetts police K9 tracks scent for over 2 miles to find missing 12-year-old in freezing cold
K9 Biza and her handler, Auburn Police Officer David Ljunggren, were deployed, and the dog eventually picked up a scent.
Ingo the flamingo, famous Berlin zoo resident, dies age 75 – and maybe older
The Berlin Zoo is mourning Ingo the flamingo, its oldest resident, who died at what is believed to be at least 75 years of age and had lived there since the mid-1950s.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Minneapolis animal shelter lowers 2024 adoption fees to help clear space
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) has changed its pet adoption fees in hopes of more animals finding their fur-ever homes and to help clear space as the shelter nears capacity.
Woman, 68, dies in dog attack despite brave neighbors' efforts to save her life
A tragic incident unfolded in England's Jaywick neighborhood as 68-year-old Esther Martin succumbed to injuries inflicted by two dogs despite valiant efforts from neighbors to save her.
Groundhog Day 2024: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?
The famous groundhog has been at it since the 1880s and will continue his tradition of predicting the weather on Friday morning. Here's his accuracy rate.
Watch: Brave 12-year-old swings massive snake to save her pet guinea pig
"Didn’t even think it through," Rosie said later. "I was just like, ‘grab the snake, grab the snake.’"
Horse being walked like a dog in Elk River on warm January day: Video
It was a perfect day to go for a walk — and take your horse with you — in Minnesota on Wednesday.



















