Dogs can recognize their owners just by their voice, study finds
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
New program offers 60 days of free pet care to owners in need
The Humane Society recently launched a temporary pet housing program, which allows pets to receive up to 60 days of free housing and veterinary care.
The Humane Society recently launched a temporary pet housing program, which allows pets to receive up to 60 days of free housing and veterinary care.
Minnesota Zoo welcomes baby camel
The man who famously coined the phrase “A Camel is a horse designed by a committee” clearly did not appreciate how endearing the sight of a baby camel standing next to its mother can be.
The man who famously coined the phrase “A Camel is a horse designed by a committee” clearly did not appreciate how endearing the sight of a baby camel standing next to its mother can be.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
State trooper takes ‘leap of faith’ to catch runaway cat
Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.
Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.
What did the megalodon look like? Scientists say we still don’t know
Scientists say the megalodon—the largest shark to ever live— may not have resembled the great white shark as the world has come to believe.
Scientists say the megalodon—the largest shark to ever live— may not have resembled the great white shark as the world has come to believe.
Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ off Southern California coast
Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”
Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”
Scientists regrow amputated frog legs, leaving hope for humans
Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.
Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.
Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.
Betty White birthday video thanks fans for love, support
“I just want to thank you all for your love and support over the years. Thank you so much and stick around,” Betty White said in a video that was recorded before her passing.
“I just want to thank you all for your love and support over the years. Thank you so much and stick around,” Betty White said in a video that was recorded before her passing.
Video: Young lions frolic in their 1st ‘big’ snowfall
Adorable video captured young lions at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium frolicking in their first “big” snowfall.
Adorable video captured young lions at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium frolicking in their first “big” snowfall.
‘Betty White Challenge’ to support Minnesota animal shelters
After dying on Dec. 31, 2021, at the age of 99, the 'Betty White Challenge' has taken to social media to inspire people to donate to local animal shelters.
After dying on Dec. 31, 2021, at the age of 99, the 'Betty White Challenge' has taken to social media to inspire people to donate to local animal shelters.
Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Show dog Jasper found safe inside stolen van after 3 days, owner says
A prize-winning show dog that was inside a van when it was stolen from a hotel in South St. Paul over the weekend has been found safe, according to the dog’s owner.
A prize-winning show dog that was inside a van when it was stolen from a hotel in South St. Paul over the weekend has been found safe, according to the dog’s owner.
Betty White Challenge: How to donate to animal shelters, organizations in her honor on Jan. 17
The Betty White Challenge is enlisting fans to honor the late actress on Jan. 17 — what would have been her 100th birthday — by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.
The Betty White Challenge is enlisting fans to honor the late actress on Jan. 17 — what would have been her 100th birthday — by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.