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Jun 19
- Bears cool off in fountain
  A mama bear and her cubs relax and cool off in a backyard fountain on a particularly warm day in Southern California.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 19
- Mysterious, large wolf-like creature shot in Montana has finally been identified
  The large, unusual creature was shot in May.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 18
- Dog looks guilty after getting caught in swimming pool
  This dog was having tons of fun splashing around in his inflatable pool, but his behavior quickly changed once he noticed his owner was watching.
  
  Jun 18
Jun 18
- Man saves alligator from python's deadly wrap
  Mike Kimmel, a contractor for the South Florida Water Management District's python hunting program, spotted the pair while in the Everglades.
  
  Jun 18
Jun 15
- An alligator got this lady': 911 call captures moment of deadly attack
  The body of a woman seen walking her three dogs at a park was later pulled from a Florida lake.
  
  Jun 15
Jun 14
- Donkeys stolen, skinned in Africa to feed Chinese demand
  From Kenya to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe to Nigeria, agents are seeking to slake China's insatiable appetite for a gelatin made from stewed donkey skins that purports to provide health benefits
  
  Jun 14
Jun 14
- More than 1,200 people claiming to have been stung by jellyfish in Fla.
  Authorities have blamed the winds and current for the increase in jellyfish at area beaches.
  
  Jun 14
Jun 14
- 5-month-old girl mauled, killed by babysitter's dog
  A Georgia family is in mourning after their babysitter's dog killed their 5-month-old child
  
  Jun 14
Jun 13
- Raccoon stuck on side of building reaches internet stardom
  Authorities used cat food to lure her into a cage and to safety but not before social media made her famous.
  
  Jun 13
Jun 13
- Bear and boy jump for joy
  A curious bear and a 5-year-old boy jumped together at the Nashville Zoo.
  
  Jun 13
Jun 13
- Correction: Stranded Raccoon story
  Correction: Stranded Raccoon story
  
  Jun 13
Jun 11
- Dogs take epic 'selfie'
  Pets at a dog day care center in Cincinnati, Ohio, were assembled for a photo that is now going viral.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Dog, toddler have a ball during playtime
  Adorable footage shows the pair in Thailand playing with a soft ball.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Massive alligator strolls golf course
  Video shows a group of deer observing the slow-moving reptile in Fripp Island, South Carolina.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- This 'puppy reveal' is simply adorable
  Joy Stone, 25, was photographed with her new dog in a gender-reveal-style photo shoot.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Service dog company accused of duping customers
  Virginia's attorney general has filed a new lawsuit against Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers based on more than 50 customer complaints.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Hog goes wild for watermelon
  This not-so-little piggy indulges in fruit on a farm in Tennessee.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Therapy dogs help kids with autism during dentist visits
  A non-profit in Santiago, Chile, uses dogs to help young patients stay calm at the dentist's office.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Rescuers investigating a possible alligator attack in Orlando
  A witness called 911, reporting that a 15-year-old had been grabbed and pulled underwater.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Firefighters revive kitten using oxygen mask
  A fire broke out at a home in Palm Bay, Florida.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Bathing panda makes quite a splash
  This panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China knows how to enjoy bath time.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Black rhinos return to Chad, nearly 50 years after local extinction
  Six black rhinos were flown thousands of miles across the African continent today to Chad, where they were relentlessly hunted to local extinction almost 50 years ago.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 7
- Pet monkey gets loose, attacks Home Depot worker
  A pet monkey went on a rampage at a Home Depot, viciously attacking a worker.
  
  Jun 7
Jun 7
- Pet monkey gets loose, attacks Home Depot worker
  A pet monkey went on a rampage at a Home Depot, viciously attacking a worker.
  
  Jun 7
Jun 7
- Husky not feeling the love for pool toy
  Cash barked at the inflatable unicorn and fled when it got near.
  
  Jun 7
Jun 6
- Chicken playing 'Amazing Grace' on piano is simply amazing
  Jokgu demonstrates her musical skills by covering a classic Christian hymn.
  
  Jun 6
Jun 6
- Bear shows off its picnic posture
  A bear wandered into Carole Bullman's Alaska yard and took a seat at her picnic table.
  
  Jun 6
Jun 6
- Train collides with sheep in Germany, 45 animals killed
  Police say a train has collided with a flock of sheep in southwestern Germany, killing some 45 animals
  
  Jun 6
Jun 5
- Adorable bear cub just hanging out in backyard
  Connecticut woman's cellphone video captures mama bear and adorable cub having some fun with a backyard birdfeeder.
  
  Jun 5
Jun 4
- Fisherman drags beached shark to safety
  The shark found its way to shallow water off the coast of Garden City, South Carolina.
  
  Jun 4
Jun 4
- Human affection leaves rescued fox squealing
  Dixie is living at an animal sanctuary in Faribault, Minnesota.
  
  Jun 4
Jun 4
- Dolphins join in the fun with surfers in South Africa
  This fun drone footage captured a pod of dolphins joining surfers at Umdloti Beach in Durban, South Africa, riding the waves on a beautiful day.
  
  Jun 4
Jun 1
- Sweet service dog shines in yearbook photos at elementary school
  Linda the Lab posed for Orange City Elementary School's 2017-18 yearbook in Florida.
  
  Jun 1
Jun 1
- Lawsuit accuses Martin Scorsese's dog of attacking nurse
  A dog that belonged to filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been accused in a lawsuit of attacking a nurse and leaving her unable to work for two years
  
  Jun 1
Jun 1
- Idaho teacher accused of feeding puppy to turtle is charged
  An Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty
  
  Jun 1
Jun 1
- Nebraska Supreme Court rules in dog custody case
  The Nebraska Supreme Court routinely weighs in on custody cases _ but not very often on battles over who gets the dog
  
  Jun 1
Jun 1
- Tigers, lions and jaguar escape flooded zoo, prompting warnings before they are found
  Two tigers, two lions, a jaguar and a bear were thought to escape from the severely flooded Eifel Zoo in the western German city of Lünebach on Friday morning.
  
  Jun 1
Jun 1
- Deer crashes through day care center in West Virginia
  The deer slid across the floor, subsequently colliding with toys, and made a quick getaway back out the front door.
  
  Jun 1
May 31
- Dozens of animals found dead at pet store
  The store owner is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly leaving her animals inside an Illinois pet store with no electricity.
  
  May 31
May 31
- 6 puppies rescued after being left in a sealed bin in an Arkansas dumpster
  The 5-week-old puppies will likely be transferred to an out-of-state shelter.
  
  May 31
May 31
- Stranded ducklings reunited with their mother
  Good Samaritan Shara Fenell climbed into a storm drain in Memphis to help reunite some stranded ducklings with their mother.
  
  May 31
May 30
- Escaped boa constrictor found in owner's upstate NY home
  A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York has been found beneath the owner's kitchen sink
  
  May 30
May 30
- Woman rescues trapped ducklings from storm drain
  Shara Fenell helped free the ducklings from a storm drain in Memphis, Tennessee.
  
  May 30
May 30
- 15 dogs seized from unlicensed breeder after 3 were illegally debarked, animal advocates say
  The illegal process includes shoving a pipe-like object down the throat to damage the vocal cords.
  
  May 30
May 19
- Rhino pregnant through artificial insemination could help save subspecies
  If she carries her pregnancy to term, Victoria's calf could be born next summer.
  
  May 19
May 18
- Roo-ting out trouble: Rogue S Carolina kangaroo nabbed again
  South Carolina's most talented escape artist may be a kangaroo
  
  May 18
May 16
- Please don't repo Fido: Lawmakers look to ban pet leasing
  Don't repo Fido: Lawmakers look to ban pet leases that charge people double the animal's cost
  
  May 16
May 15
- 800-pound animal escapes from zoo enclosure; 2 injured
  An 800-pound animal described as a "goat-antelope" that escaped its enclosure at a Rhode Island zoo was captured by the time the zoo opened for visitors.
  
  May 15
May 11
- Dogs assemble for an epic 'selfie' at daycare
  The dogs were photographed at a dog daycare center in Ohio.
  
  May 11
May 10
- Sick pelicans showing up along Southern California coast
  A wildlife organization says there's been a surge in the number of sick and dying brown pelicans along the Southern California coast in the past week
  
  May 10

Animals Add Interest Follow the latest Animals news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Bears cool off in fountain A mama bear and her cubs relax and cool off in a backyard fountain on a particularly warm day in Southern California. Jun 19

Mysterious, large wolf-like creature shot in Montana has finally been identified The large, unusual creature was shot in May. Jun 19

Dog looks guilty after getting caught in swimming pool This dog was having tons of fun splashing around in his inflatable pool, but his behavior quickly changed once he noticed his owner was watching. Jun 18

Man saves alligator from python's deadly wrap Mike Kimmel, a contractor for the South Florida Water Management District's python hunting program, spotted the pair while in the Everglades. Jun 18

An alligator got this lady': 911 call captures moment of deadly attack The body of a woman seen walking her three dogs at a park was later pulled from a Florida lake. Jun 15

Donkeys stolen, skinned in Africa to feed Chinese demand From Kenya to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe to Nigeria, agents are seeking to slake China's insatiable appetite for a gelatin made from stewed donkey skins that purports to provide health benefits Jun 14

More than 1,200 people claiming to have been stung by jellyfish in Fla. Authorities have blamed the winds and current for the increase in jellyfish at area beaches. Jun 14

5-month-old girl mauled, killed by babysitter's dog A Georgia family is in mourning after their babysitter's dog killed their 5-month-old child Jun 14

Raccoon stuck on side of building reaches internet stardom Authorities used cat food to lure her into a cage and to safety but not before social media made her famous. Jun 13

Bear and boy jump for joy A curious bear and a 5-year-old boy jumped together at the Nashville Zoo. Jun 13

Correction: Stranded Raccoon story Correction: Stranded Raccoon story Jun 13

Dogs take epic 'selfie' Pets at a dog day care center in Cincinnati, Ohio, were assembled for a photo that is now going viral. Jun 11

Dog, toddler have a ball during playtime Adorable footage shows the pair in Thailand playing with a soft ball. Jun 11

Massive alligator strolls golf course Video shows a group of deer observing the slow-moving reptile in Fripp Island, South Carolina. Jun 11

This 'puppy reveal' is simply adorable Joy Stone, 25, was photographed with her new dog in a gender-reveal-style photo shoot. Jun 11

Service dog company accused of duping customers Virginia's attorney general has filed a new lawsuit against Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers based on more than 50 customer complaints. Jun 11

Hog goes wild for watermelon This not-so-little piggy indulges in fruit on a farm in Tennessee. Jun 11

Therapy dogs help kids with autism during dentist visits A non-profit in Santiago, Chile, uses dogs to help young patients stay calm at the dentist's office. Jun 11

Rescuers investigating a possible alligator attack in Orlando A witness called 911, reporting that a 15-year-old had been grabbed and pulled underwater. Jun 11

Firefighters revive kitten using oxygen mask A fire broke out at a home in Palm Bay, Florida. Jun 11

Bathing panda makes quite a splash This panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China knows how to enjoy bath time. Jun 11

Black rhinos return to Chad, nearly 50 years after local extinction Six black rhinos were flown thousands of miles across the African continent today to Chad, where they were relentlessly hunted to local extinction almost 50 years ago. Jun 11

Pet monkey gets loose, attacks Home Depot worker A pet monkey went on a rampage at a Home Depot, viciously attacking a worker. Jun 7

Pet monkey gets loose, attacks Home Depot worker A pet monkey went on a rampage at a Home Depot, viciously attacking a worker. Jun 7

Husky not feeling the love for pool toy Cash barked at the inflatable unicorn and fled when it got near. Jun 7

Chicken playing 'Amazing Grace' on piano is simply amazing Jokgu demonstrates her musical skills by covering a classic Christian hymn. Jun 6

Bear shows off its picnic posture A bear wandered into Carole Bullman's Alaska yard and took a seat at her picnic table. Jun 6

Train collides with sheep in Germany, 45 animals killed Police say a train has collided with a flock of sheep in southwestern Germany, killing some 45 animals Jun 6

Adorable bear cub just hanging out in backyard Connecticut woman's cellphone video captures mama bear and adorable cub having some fun with a backyard birdfeeder. Jun 5

Fisherman drags beached shark to safety The shark found its way to shallow water off the coast of Garden City, South Carolina. Jun 4

Human affection leaves rescued fox squealing Dixie is living at an animal sanctuary in Faribault, Minnesota. Jun 4

Dolphins join in the fun with surfers in South Africa This fun drone footage captured a pod of dolphins joining surfers at Umdloti Beach in Durban, South Africa, riding the waves on a beautiful day. Jun 4

Sweet service dog shines in yearbook photos at elementary school Linda the Lab posed for Orange City Elementary School's 2017-18 yearbook in Florida. Jun 1

Lawsuit accuses Martin Scorsese's dog of attacking nurse A dog that belonged to filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been accused in a lawsuit of attacking a nurse and leaving her unable to work for two years Jun 1

Idaho teacher accused of feeding puppy to turtle is charged An Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty Jun 1

Nebraska Supreme Court rules in dog custody case The Nebraska Supreme Court routinely weighs in on custody cases _ but not very often on battles over who gets the dog Jun 1

Tigers, lions and jaguar escape flooded zoo, prompting warnings before they are found Two tigers, two lions, a jaguar and a bear were thought to escape from the severely flooded Eifel Zoo in the western German city of Lünebach on Friday morning. Jun 1

Deer crashes through day care center in West Virginia The deer slid across the floor, subsequently colliding with toys, and made a quick getaway back out the front door. Jun 1

Dozens of animals found dead at pet store The store owner is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly leaving her animals inside an Illinois pet store with no electricity. May 31

6 puppies rescued after being left in a sealed bin in an Arkansas dumpster The 5-week-old puppies will likely be transferred to an out-of-state shelter. May 31

Stranded ducklings reunited with their mother Good Samaritan Shara Fenell climbed into a storm drain in Memphis to help reunite some stranded ducklings with their mother. May 31

Escaped boa constrictor found in owner's upstate NY home A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York has been found beneath the owner's kitchen sink May 30

Woman rescues trapped ducklings from storm drain Shara Fenell helped free the ducklings from a storm drain in Memphis, Tennessee. May 30

15 dogs seized from unlicensed breeder after 3 were illegally debarked, animal advocates say The illegal process includes shoving a pipe-like object down the throat to damage the vocal cords. May 30

Rhino pregnant through artificial insemination could help save subspecies If she carries her pregnancy to term, Victoria's calf could be born next summer. May 19

Roo-ting out trouble: Rogue S Carolina kangaroo nabbed again South Carolina's most talented escape artist may be a kangaroo May 18

Please don't repo Fido: Lawmakers look to ban pet leasing Don't repo Fido: Lawmakers look to ban pet leases that charge people double the animal's cost May 16

800-pound animal escapes from zoo enclosure; 2 injured An 800-pound animal described as a "goat-antelope" that escaped its enclosure at a Rhode Island zoo was captured by the time the zoo opened for visitors. May 15

Dogs assemble for an epic 'selfie' at daycare The dogs were photographed at a dog daycare center in Ohio. May 11

Sick pelicans showing up along Southern California coast A wildlife organization says there's been a surge in the number of sick and dying brown pelicans along the Southern California coast in the past week May 10

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Animals
Add Interest

Follow the latest Animals news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Bears cool off in fountain
A mama bear and her cubs relax and cool off in a backyard fountain on a particularly warm day in Southern California.

Jun 19

Mysterious, large wolf-like creature shot in Montana has finally been identified
The large, unusual creature was shot in May.

Jun 19

Dog looks guilty after getting caught in swimming pool
This dog was having tons of fun splashing around in his inflatable pool, but his behavior quickly changed once he noticed his owner was watching.

Jun 18

Man saves alligator from python's deadly wrap
Mike Kimmel, a contractor for the South Florida Water Management District's python hunting program, spotted the pair while in the Everglades.

Jun 18

An alligator got this lady': 911 call captures moment of deadly attack
The body of a woman seen walking her three dogs at a park was later pulled from a Florida lake.

Jun 15

Donkeys stolen, skinned in Africa to feed Chinese demand
From Kenya to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe to Nigeria, agents are seeking to slake China's insatiable appetite for a gelatin made from stewed donkey skins that purports to provide health benefits

Jun 14

More than 1,200 people claiming to have been stung by jellyfish in Fla.
Authorities have blamed the winds and current for the increase in jellyfish at area beaches.

Jun 14

5-month-old girl mauled, killed by babysitter's dog
A Georgia family is in mourning after their babysitter's dog killed their 5-month-old child

Jun 14

Raccoon stuck on side of building reaches internet stardom
Authorities used cat food to lure her into a cage and to safety but not before social media made her famous.

Jun 13

Bear and boy jump for joy
A curious bear and a 5-year-old boy jumped together at the Nashville Zoo.

Jun 13

Correction: Stranded Raccoon story
Correction: Stranded Raccoon story

Jun 13

Dogs take epic 'selfie'
Pets at a dog day care center in Cincinnati, Ohio, were assembled for a photo that is now going viral.

Jun 11

Dog, toddler have a ball during playtime
Adorable footage shows the pair in Thailand playing with a soft ball.

Jun 11

Massive alligator strolls golf course
Video shows a group of deer observing the slow-moving reptile in Fripp Island, South Carolina.

Jun 11

This 'puppy reveal' is simply adorable
Joy Stone, 25, was photographed with her new dog in a gender-reveal-style photo shoot.

Jun 11

Service dog company accused of duping customers
Virginia's attorney general has filed a new lawsuit against Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers based on more than 50 customer complaints.

Jun 11

Hog goes wild for watermelon
This not-so-little piggy indulges in fruit on a farm in Tennessee.

Jun 11

Therapy dogs help kids with autism during dentist visits
A non-profit in Santiago, Chile, uses dogs to help young patients stay calm at the dentist's office.

Jun 11

Rescuers investigating a possible alligator attack in Orlando
A witness called 911, reporting that a 15-year-old had been grabbed and pulled underwater.

Jun 11

Firefighters revive kitten using oxygen mask
A fire broke out at a home in Palm Bay, Florida.

Jun 11

Bathing panda makes quite a splash
This panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China knows how to enjoy bath time.

Jun 11

Black rhinos return to Chad, nearly 50 years after local extinction
Six black rhinos were flown thousands of miles across the African continent today to Chad, where they were relentlessly hunted to local extinction almost 50 years ago.

Jun 11

Pet monkey gets loose, attacks Home Depot worker
A pet monkey went on a rampage at a Home Depot, viciously attacking a worker.

Jun 7

Pet monkey gets loose, attacks Home Depot worker
A pet monkey went on a rampage at a Home Depot, viciously attacking a worker.

Jun 7

Husky not feeling the love for pool toy
Cash barked at the inflatable unicorn and fled when it got near.

Jun 7

Chicken playing 'Amazing Grace' on piano is simply amazing
Jokgu demonstrates her musical skills by covering a classic Christian hymn.

Jun 6

Bear shows off its picnic posture
A bear wandered into Carole Bullman's Alaska yard and took a seat at her picnic table.

Jun 6

Train collides with sheep in Germany, 45 animals killed
Police say a train has collided with a flock of sheep in southwestern Germany, killing some 45 animals

Jun 6

Adorable bear cub just hanging out in backyard
Connecticut woman's cellphone video captures mama bear and adorable cub having some fun with a backyard birdfeeder.

Jun 5

Fisherman drags beached shark to safety
The shark found its way to shallow water off the coast of Garden City, South Carolina.

Jun 4

Human affection leaves rescued fox squealing
Dixie is living at an animal sanctuary in Faribault, Minnesota.

Jun 4

Dolphins join in the fun with surfers in South Africa
This fun drone footage captured a pod of dolphins joining surfers at Umdloti Beach in Durban, South Africa, riding the waves on a beautiful day.

Jun 4

Sweet service dog shines in yearbook photos at elementary school
Linda the Lab posed for Orange City Elementary School's 2017-18 yearbook in Florida.

Jun 1

Lawsuit accuses Martin Scorsese's dog of attacking nurse
A dog that belonged to filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been accused in a lawsuit of attacking a nurse and leaving her unable to work for two years

Jun 1

Idaho teacher accused of feeding puppy to turtle is charged
An Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty

Jun 1

Nebraska Supreme Court rules in dog custody case
The Nebraska Supreme Court routinely weighs in on custody cases _ but not very often on battles over who gets the dog

Jun 1

Tigers, lions and jaguar escape flooded zoo, prompting warnings before they are found
Two tigers, two lions, a jaguar and a bear were thought to escape from the severely flooded Eifel Zoo in the western German city of Lünebach on Friday morning.

Jun 1

Deer crashes through day care center in West Virginia
The deer slid across the floor, subsequently colliding with toys, and made a quick getaway back out the front door.

Jun 1

Dozens of animals found dead at pet store
The store owner is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly leaving her animals inside an Illinois pet store with no electricity.

May 31

6 puppies rescued after being left in a sealed bin in an Arkansas dumpster
The 5-week-old puppies will likely be transferred to an out-of-state shelter.

May 31

Stranded ducklings reunited with their mother
Good Samaritan Shara Fenell climbed into a storm drain in Memphis to help reunite some stranded ducklings with their mother.

May 31

Escaped boa constrictor found in owner's upstate NY home
A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York has been found beneath the owner's kitchen sink

May 30

Woman rescues trapped ducklings from storm drain
Shara Fenell helped free the ducklings from a storm drain in Memphis, Tennessee.

May 30

15 dogs seized from unlicensed breeder after 3 were illegally debarked, animal advocates say
The illegal process includes shoving a pipe-like object down the throat to damage the vocal cords.

May 30

Rhino pregnant through artificial insemination could help save subspecies
If she carries her pregnancy to term, Victoria's calf could be born next summer.

May 19

Roo-ting out trouble: Rogue S Carolina kangaroo nabbed again
South Carolina's most talented escape artist may be a kangaroo

May 18

Please don't repo Fido: Lawmakers look to ban pet leasing
Don't repo Fido: Lawmakers look to ban pet leases that charge people double the animal's cost

May 16

800-pound animal escapes from zoo enclosure; 2 injured
An 800-pound animal described as a "goat-antelope" that escaped its enclosure at a Rhode Island zoo was captured by the time the zoo opened for visitors.

May 15

Dogs assemble for an epic 'selfie' at daycare
The dogs were photographed at a dog daycare center in Ohio.

May 11

Sick pelicans showing up along Southern California coast
A wildlife organization says there's been a surge in the number of sick and dying brown pelicans along the Southern California coast in the past week

May 10