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First responders save moose that fell through lake ice in New York
A team of forest rangers in New York state have rescued a moose who became trapped in an icy lake
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January 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Coyote sightings on the rise in urban areas
Recent sighting of coyotes have happened inside a Chicago supermarket and on the runway of the city’s O’Hare International Airport.
January 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
January 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
LA cat cafe offers free cuddle sessions for anyone impacted by fires
"Our 15-minute sessions are for anyone who wants to hang out with the kitties. We know that the fire has been very stressful," said Haley Collins, lead host at Crumbs & Whiskers.
January 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
January 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Biden administration withdraws rules to save endangered whales from collisions
The federal government is withdrawing proposed rules that would have required more ships to slow down in East Coast waters to try to save a vanishing species of whale
January 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
January 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Can AI help us understand animals and reconnect with nature? A research lab thinks so
A nonprofit research lab is getting attention from some wealthy tech philanthropists
January 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
January 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population
January 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
January 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Rescue flight helps move over 50 animals from LA shelters to Seattle during wildfires
Nonprofit organization Wings of Rescue flew dogs and cats from Los Angeles shelters to the Seattle Humane shelter to help with shelters impacted by the wildfires.
January 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
January 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Viral pygmy hippo Poppy joins 'GMA'
Lara Spencer shares the buzziest news of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
January 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
January 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat
January 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
January 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Animal transports banned in German region after foot-and-mouth disease detected
Animal transports have been banned in a state surrounding Berlin and the capital’s two zoos have closed as a precaution after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in a buffalo herd just outside the city
January 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
January 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Animal shelter takes in 300 animals amid LA fires
A Pasadena animal shelter has urged evacuees to "please take your animals with you" as they have brought in 300 animals after evacuations.
January 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
January 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Inside the Animal Care Centers of NYC
See how working with animals can be a great hobby and how to get involved, no matter your age.
January 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
January 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction
January 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
January 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing
January 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM
January 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Adorable giant pandas enjoy snow day at their new home, the Smithsonian National Zoo
Bao Li and Qing Bao are loving the snow in Washington, D.C., ahead of their public debut. Visitors are invited to meet the bears at the zoo on Jan. 24.
January 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
January 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Monkey in a tutu escapes from a home. sheriff's office says the capture was 'bananas'
A monkey in a pink tutu that slipped out of a Missouri home was captured before a winter storm slammed the state
January 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
January 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say
A dolphin rescue center in Russia says 32 dolphins have died since fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait near the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula
January 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
January 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Christmas for elephants at Berlin zoo
Unsold Christmas trees are turning into tasty treats for the elephants.
January 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
January 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire
Authorities in Dallas say a fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas has killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birds
January 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM
January 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
London Zoo residents are counted in their annual stocktake, including 2 baby gorillas
London Zoo is conducting its annual census of every mammal, bird, reptile and invertebrate — everything from alpacas to zebras
January 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
January 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
It's Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo
For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents
January 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
December 29, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Bears enjoy frozen pond at New York sanctuary
Two Syrian brown bears enjoyed a frozen pond in their enclosure at a New York sanctuary. One of them was seen licking, rolling and jumping on the ice
December 29, 2024 at 1:23 AM
December 28, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Puppy rescued from a lake with drone
Krishan Patel used a drone with a piece of chicken to lure the young sheepadoodle named Brooklyn to safety off the frozen Lake Parsippany.
December 28, 2024 at 6:08 PM
December 27, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
The newborn hippo arrived on Dec 9. after a seven-month gestation.
December 27, 2024 at 5:26 PM
December 26, 2024 at 5:47 PM
New video of pandas at National Zoo released
The pandas are set to debut to the public in late January.
December 26, 2024 at 5:47 PM
December 26, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Drone footage captures sharks circling fishing boat
A fisherman captured the moment a dozen sharks circled his boat off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
December 26, 2024 at 3:19 PM
December 26, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Pandas at National Zoo appear in new video ahead of public debut
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao will be accepting visitors starting in January.
December 26, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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Meet the Indigenous people herding reindeer in Norway, Finland and Sweden
We shine a light on the Sami people, the only people allowed to herd reindeer in Norway, Finland and Sweden.
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Search underway for kangaroo on the loose in Texas
The kangaroo named Rowdy was last seen hopping down a road in Sealy, Texas.
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Kangaroo remains on the loose in Texas after jumping fence
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.
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Turtle’s 3D-printed harness could help ‘bubble butt syndrome’
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.
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Police warn residents after several wild monkey sightings
Authorities in Florida are warning residents not to feed or approach monkeys spotted roaming around Orange City and two neighboring communities this week.
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'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
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.
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'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
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.
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Inside the farm raising gene-edited pigs for human kidney transplants
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.
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Fitness icons helping animals in need
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.
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This furry friend enjoys watching dog movies
Eight-year-old Kevin has been watching movies his whole life.
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Watch Disney's baby elephant celebrate her 1st birthday
Corra, the youngest African elephant at Disney's Animal Kingdom, celebrated her first birthday with some sweet treats.
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Comedy awards for funniest wildlife photography
The Nikon-sponsored competition is open to all wildlife photography novices, amateurs and professionals and salutes the hilarity of our natural world.
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Dolphin balances beer bottle on its beak
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.
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Why fentanyl, other drugs found in bottlenose dolphin indicates a larger problem
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.
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Meet the dogs featured in the 2025 TSA 'Canine Calendar’
These cuties are working hard in airports across the country to keep us safe year round.
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TSA honors America's top dogs in 2025 Canine Calendar
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.
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Man severely injured protecting wife from early morning polar bear ambush
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.
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Sea otter mom and pup spotted swimming along the California coast
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.
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Why climate change is making survival difficult for this iconic species
Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found.
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Experts warn against exotic animal attractions
ABC News’ Erielle Reshef follows exotic animal encounters gone wrong, including a woman who says her experience with an elephant turned dangerous.
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Playful baby kangaroo climbs all over its mom
A mama kangaroo showed her patience and continued to eat despite the young kangaroo all over her.
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Penguin heads home after epic 2,200-mile journey to Australia
ABC News’ Danny News reports on an update to the emperor penguin named Gus that went on a really long swim.
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Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.
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