Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Animal Humane Society's 'Kitty Doula' helped 175 cats
While there are many ways the Animal Humane Society helps animals, a massive part of their success relies on foster care. Calling herself a "kitty doula," Lisa Meunier has cared for 175 cats and kittens over the past 12 years.
While there are many ways the Animal Humane Society helps animals, a massive part of their success relies on foster care. Calling herself a "kitty doula," Lisa Meunier has cared for 175 cats and kittens over the past 12 years.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
Man hits wolf with snowmobile, brings it to bar, and kills it, gets probation
A man who admitted to striking a wolf with a snowmobile, taping its mouth shut and showing it off at a local bar before killing it was sentenced to 18 months probation by a Wyoming judge.
A man who admitted to striking a wolf with a snowmobile, taping its mouth shut and showing it off at a local bar before killing it was sentenced to 18 months probation by a Wyoming judge.
Therapy dog helping MN sheriff’s office needs surgery, community steps up
A beloved therapy dog assisting the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office needs surgery after injuring both back legs, and the community is rallying to help the owner cover costs.
A beloved therapy dog assisting the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office needs surgery after injuring both back legs, and the community is rallying to help the owner cover costs.
Beloved therapy dog needs surgery, community helps
A beloved therapy dog assisting the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office needs surgery after injuring both back legs, and the community is rallying to help the owner cover costs.
A beloved therapy dog assisting the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office needs surgery after injuring both back legs, and the community is rallying to help the owner cover costs.
DNR Eaglecam: 3 chicks spotted in nest
Minnesota DNR EagleCam viewers and staff are celebrating the arrival of three bald eagle chicks.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam viewers and staff are celebrating the arrival of three bald eagle chicks.
Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby ending after years of canceled races
The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby will end operations after years of canceled races due to warm winter conditions.
The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby will end operations after years of canceled races due to warm winter conditions.
Farm Babies returns to Minnesota Zoo: Meet goats, sheep, pigs and more
Farm Babies returns to the Minnesota Zoo from Saturday, April 25 through Sunday, May 17.
Farm Babies returns to the Minnesota Zoo from Saturday, April 25 through Sunday, May 17.
Escaped kangaroo found in Wisconsin using drone
A kangaroo named Chesney that escaped from a Wisconsin petting zoo was located and returned home after search crews used a drone to track the animal through wooded areas.
A kangaroo named Chesney that escaped from a Wisconsin petting zoo was located and returned home after search crews used a drone to track the animal through wooded areas.
Dozens of dogs and birds tortured by western Minnesota couple: Charges
A couple reportedly in the business of selling animals now faces several charges stemming from the mistreatment and abuse of dozens of birds and dogs.
A couple reportedly in the business of selling animals now faces several charges stemming from the mistreatment and abuse of dozens of birds and dogs.
Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Lion cub reunited with family at Wildcat Sanctuary
It is a rescue story that would suffice as a Disney movie plot. A missing lion cub from Canada has been safely reunited with his pride thanks to the help of the Wildcat Sanctuary, a nonprofit in Sandstone, Minnesota.
It is a rescue story that would suffice as a Disney movie plot. A missing lion cub from Canada has been safely reunited with his pride thanks to the help of the Wildcat Sanctuary, a nonprofit in Sandstone, Minnesota.
Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
Cat trapped in recliner while dodging vet visit rescued by firefighters in Kansas
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
Most pampered pets in the US: See the top 10 states
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
America’s 10 most popular dog breeds revealed: See the list
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
Video: Florida woman brings pet duck to the beach
It’s not unusual to see a woman unpacking her bag, laying out a towel and settling in to catch some rays on a beach, but a woman in South Florida is attracting a lot of attention for her beach day buddy.
It’s not unusual to see a woman unpacking her bag, laying out a towel and settling in to catch some rays on a beach, but a woman in South Florida is attracting a lot of attention for her beach day buddy.
Honoring Hortmans: Bill would deliver $200,000 to Helping Paws
A Minnesota House of Representatives bill is aiming to deliver a one-time appropriation of $200,000 to Helping Paws, an organization that places service or facility dogs for people who need them, in honor of slain Rep. Melissa Hortman.
A Minnesota House of Representatives bill is aiming to deliver a one-time appropriation of $200,000 to Helping Paws, an organization that places service or facility dogs for people who need them, in honor of slain Rep. Melissa Hortman.