We shine a light on the Sami people, the only people allowed to herd reindeer in Norway, Finland and Sweden.

The kangaroo named Rowdy was last seen hopping down a road in Sealy, Texas.

The 5-foot-tall kangaroo, named Rowdy, was last seen early Wednesday morning on Pyka Road near Interstate 10 in Austin County, according to the kangaroo's owner.

ABC News’ Danny New reports on Charlotte, a green sea turtle receiving help at Mystic Aquarium to swim normally after a boating accident damaged its shell and spinal cord.

Two new perentie lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there

A 20-year-old blind cat named Tiki caused a scare after he was seen on ice floating in a Massachusetts pond and then fell in

Authorities in Florida are warning residents not to feed or approach monkeys spotted roaming around Orange City and two neighboring communities this week.

The so-called murder hornet has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.

The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.

The federal government says that two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts and that one is likely to die from its injuries

Capybaras are having a big moment

ABC News' Morgan Norwood visits a farm and the scientists raising pigs with genetically-modified organs to transplant them into humans for a second chance at life -- all with the FDA's permission.

Mike Ruiz and Sergi Constance, along with two rescue dogs, drop by to promote the 2025 Mutts and Muscles calendar, which helps support animals finding a loving home.

An elephant that lived at the zoo on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali has been found dead after being swept away by a strong river current

A 9-year-old black Labrador retriever named Argo is gearing up for a busy holiday travel season

Police are trying to find out who taped a bulldog inside a trash bag and abandoned him in Des Moines

Eight-year-old Kevin has been watching movies his whole life.

Corra, the youngest African elephant at Disney's Animal Kingdom, celebrated her first birthday with some sweet treats.

A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries

Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling industry alive

The Nikon-sponsored competition is open to all wildlife photography novices, amateurs and professionals and salutes the hilarity of our natural world.

New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs

Wildlife rescuers are rushing to tend to dozens of geese and ducks that were soaked in oil after a spill in a Boston river

This dolphin did its part to call attention to the issue of ocean pollution, as it was spotted off the coast of Australia balancing a beer bottle on its beak, much to the delight of onlookers.

An elephant has died of apparent heart failure at a Pakistani safari park, less than two weeks after being reunited with her sister

Scientists have detected fentanyl and other drugs in dozens of dolphins from the Gulf of Mexico, which could have large implications on the overall health of the oceans.

The oldest-known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of 74, her first in four years

These cuties are working hard in airports across the country to keep us safe year round.

The calendar celebrates the dedication of the pups and their handlers as they keep the country safe across the nation's airports. ABC News got to chat with several of the calendar's stars.

A man has sustained serious injuries after leaping to the rescue of his wife who was ambushed by a polar bear in an early morning attack, police said.

The heartwarming sight of an otter mom and her pup playing and spinning in the water greeted visitors to the Morro Bay Harbor Walk on Tuesday along California's Central Coast.

Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found.

ABC News’ Erielle Reshef follows exotic animal encounters gone wrong, including a woman who says her experience with an elephant turned dangerous.

A mama kangaroo showed her patience and continued to eat despite the young kangaroo all over her.

ABC News’ Danny News reports on an update to the emperor penguin named Gus that went on a really long swim.

Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.

The cubs spent the summer at Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

The tallest animal on Earth is in danger, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has called for federal protections for giraffe species for the first time.

A playful humpback whale came within feet of a boat in Norway, breaching right in front of the boaters who were almost able to reach out and touch it.

Populations of subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77% since 1985, from 25,653 to 5,919 individuals.

Since the escape of 43 primates on Nov. 6 from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in South Carolina, the facility has come under scrutiny

All but four of the rhesus macaque monkeys who escaped from a South Carolina lab have been recovered as of Monday.

A black bear in Tennessee barged into a wine shop in search of food. After knocking over a few items, the bear gave up.

The penguin somehow traveled from Antarctica to a beach in Western Australia.

The carcass of the cub was estimated to be about 3 weeks old and of the Homotherium latidens species.

Scientists have discovered a pristine fossil of a mummified saber-toothed kitten that had been frozen in the Russian tundra for about 37,000 years.

Rescuers slid a ladder down into the canal and carefully saved the scared pup. Now, she gets more belly rubs than she could have ever dreamed of.

After being found underweight and injured by Seal Rescue Ireland, Honeycomb Worm's wounds have healed and she is thriving!

The 4-month-old pygmy hippo who became an internet darling when she made her debut on social media is ready to dominate the pop charts with a new song called “Moo Deng Moo Deng.”