'Very rare' cougar sighting in Minneapolis neighborhood

Home security cameras captured footage of a cougar prowling through the Lowry Hill neighborhood early Monday morning.

Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows

It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.

Video: 'Spunky' husky rescued from storm drain

“Sebastian, had always wanted to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but instead, found himself face to face with a couple of Animal Control Officers!"

Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school

Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."

Over 150 animals perish in western Wisconsin barn fire

More than 150 animals were killed in a barn fire in western Wisconsin early Wednesday morning. 

Troopers rescue 'severely neglected' dogs from abandoned, stolen U-Haul

Troopers in Oregon spent their Thanksgiving rescuing 25 severely neglected dogs, including 15 found in a stolen U-Haul that had been abandoned for days.

Deer rescued on thin ice by Prior Lake Fire Department

Around 10 a.m. the Prior Lake Fire Department responded to a call about a struggling buck that had fallen through the ice on Pike Lake.

TSA releases 2024 canine calendar: Download it for free

The TSA 2024 Canine Calendar is an annual tradition that honors the agency’s more than 1,000 explosive detection canines working across the United States.

Baa-ffled deputies find 20 loose sheep outside Winona County home

The Winona resident told authorities she does not own any sheep or know of anyone around her that does. Authorities said the sheep had no tags or markings. It also appeared that they may have traveled as some were covered in burrs and appeared dirty.

Como Zoo’s oldest African penguin, Cupid, dies at 32

Cupid had been suffering from an illness, and zoo staff said despite care from the veterinary team, "his quality of life continued to severely decline." They decided to humanely euthanize him on Friday morning.

What Thanksgiving foods your pet can and can’t eat

As you’re cooking your Thanksgiving dinner, you may be tempted to share some with your pet. But the Animal Humane Society (AHS) says to be cautious when sharing your favorite foods.

Moose fight destroys yard, car in Alaska
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Two moose wrought havoc at a home in Homer, Alaska, getting into a bloody fight that caused significant damage to a woman?s front yard and car. Video taken by Holly Keintz on Oct.15 and Oct. 16 shows the moose fighting and the aftermath the following day. Keintz surveys the property damage exclaiming, ?It looks like a hurricane went through here?.

Como Zoo baby giraffe name revealed

The votes are in for the name of Como Zoo’s newest giraffe. 

Minnesota farm animal sanctuary hopeful for Give to the Max Day

Pigs, donkeys, sheep, and cows make their forever home at Farmaste, a nonprofit sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted farm animals. But, the cost of running a sanctuary is not cheap.

Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is returning for the winter

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) popular EagleCam is returning this winter.