St. Paul police looking for suspected stolen puppy

The St. Paul Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a puppy suspected to have been stolen over the weekend.  

Joro spiders invade parts of northern Georgia

The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.

Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume

The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.

Severely injured 'whistling cat' being treated at Minnesota wildcat sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.

More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say

Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.

Sled dogs struck on Minnesota trail, likely ending racing days

Authorities are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck several sled dogs on a recreational trail in Itasca County, putting a likely end to their racing days.

Tips to keep your pet safe and healthy this Halloween

The Animal Humane Society is offering tips on how to keep your pet safe and healthy this Halloween.

Minnesota Zoo confirms missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died

The Minnesota Zoo confirmed their missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died. She was found injured on the side of the road Thursday morning, the zoo said.

Minnesota Zoo Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, is missing

The Minnesota Zoo’s Eurasian eagle owl, named Gladys, is missing. She’s probably still on Zoo property, but heads up Twin Cities. Call local police if spotted.

Penguin under SeaWorld Orlando's care beats cancer twice

SeaWorld Orlando says a 33-year-old male King Penguin named Donna has beaten cancer not once, but twice.

New polar bear at Como Zoo helping test out 3M technology

The Como Zoo is adding another polar bear to its habitat, and he’s helping researchers test a new technology for tracking wild polar bears. 

Minnesota Zoo receives 'overwhelming' number of tips about missing owl

The Minnesota Zoo is still searching for Gladys, the Eurasian eagle owl that went missing during a routine training session earlier this month. 

Good Samaritans save dogs from house fire in Cottage Grove

A school resource officer and a police officer saved two dogs from a house fire Wednesday morning in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Giant beaver on path towards becoming Minnesota's state fossil

The public has spoken: The Science Museum of Minnesota will submit the giant beaver for consideration as the state fossil.