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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
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 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
VIDEO: Viral pygmy hippo Poppy joins 'GMA'
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
Zeytin, a 5-month-old male gorilla infant who was rescued at Istanbul Airport, looks on, in a specially created section of a zoo, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
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
People in protective clothing walk through a farm in Hoppegarten, Germany, Friday Jan 10, 2025. (Sebastian Gollnow/dpa via AP)
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
A dog barks as the Eaton Fire destroys a neighborhood, Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif.
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
VIDEO: Inside the Animal Care Centers of NYC
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
FILE - A crayfish walks on pavement after floodwaters from the Ahr River receded in Schuld, Germany, Friday, July 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
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
Birdfy showcases their bird feeders with built-in cameras during 2025 CES Unveiled, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jack Dempsey)
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
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 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
CORRECTS LOCATION TO NEAR OTTO NOT CALEDONIA This Jan. 3, 2025 image provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office shows officers and an escaped spider monkey near Otto, Mo. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office via AP)
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
In this photo taken from video released by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, rescuers work to clean up tons of fuel oil that spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers more than two weeks ago in the Kerch Strait, in Russia's southern Krasnodar region. (Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP)
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
VIDEO: Christmas for elephants at Berlin zoo
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
A zoo keeper counts Squirrel Monkeys during the annual stocktake at London Zoo in London, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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
An elephant grazes on Christmas tree during the feeding of animals with unused Christmas trees at the Zoo, in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
January 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM

Colorado wolf died from a gunshot, spurring a federal investigation

U.S. Fish and Wildlife say a gray wolf in Colorado was illegally shot and later died of the injury
January 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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
Bears enjoy frozen pond at New York sanctuary
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
VIDEO: Puppy rescued from a lake with drone
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
The Metro Richmond Zoo announced that a baby pygmy hippo was born on Dec. 9, 2024, in Richmond, Va.
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
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their debut at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., Dec. 26, 2024, in a video feed posted to X.
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
VIDEO: Drone footage captures sharks circling fishing boat
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
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao will be accepting visitors starting in January.
December 20, 2024 at 11:28 PM

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.
December 20, 2024 at 11:28 PM
VIDEO: Meet the Indigenous people herding reindeer in Norway, Finland and Sweden
December 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Search underway for kangaroo on the loose in Texas

The kangaroo named Rowdy was last seen hopping down a road in Sealy, Texas.
December 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Rowdy, a 3-year-old kangaroo was last seen early Wednesday morning on Pyka Road near Interstate 10 in Austin County, Tex.
December 20, 2024 at 8:22 PM

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.
December 20, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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.
December 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM

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.
December 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
The Orange City Police Department issued an alert after receiving multiple reports of monkey sightings within the city.
1 month ago

'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.
1 month ago
'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
1 month ago

'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.
1 month ago
Sven Spichiger, an entomologist with the Washington state Department of Agriculture, poses for a photo with an Asian giant hornet from Japan mounted on a pin in Olympia, Wash., May 4, 2020.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Inside the farm raising gene-edited pigs for human kidney transplants
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Fitness icons helping animals in need
1 month ago

This furry friend enjoys watching dog movies

Eight-year-old Kevin has been watching movies his whole life.
1 month ago
VIDEO: This furry friend enjoys watching dog movies
1 month ago

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

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

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Dolphin balances beer bottle on its beak
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
A bottlenose dolphin is seen in Cozumel, Mexico, Sep. 3, 2009.
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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.
1 month ago
These cuties are working hard in airports across the country to keep us safe year round.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TSA honors America's top dogs in 2025 Canine Calendar
1 month ago

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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Sea otter mom and pup spotted swimming along the California 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.
1 month ago
In this Sept. 9, 2015, file photo, a Florida scrub jay perches on lantana in Seahawk Park, Cape Coral, Fla.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Experts warn against exotic animal attractions
2 months ago

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

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

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.
2 months ago
President Joe Biden (R)  pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey Peach alongside Chair of the national turkey federation John Zimmerman and his son Grant during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Nov. 25, 2024 in Washington, DC.
2 months ago

5 bear cubs released back into wild after rehabilitation

The cubs spent the summer at Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
2 months ago
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) released two sets of rehabilitated bear cubs — five total — in two different locations outside of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on Nov. 20, 2024.
2 months ago

Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say

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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

Curious humpback whale circles boaters in Norway

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.
2 months ago
Curious humpback whale circles boaters in Norway
2 months ago

Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say

Populations of subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77% since 1985, from 25,653 to 5,919 individuals.
2 months ago
In this Friday Aug. 30, 2024 file photo, Giraffes can be seen at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling, Scotland.
2 months ago

National security twist emerges in the escape of 43 lab monkeys

Since the escape of 43 primates on Nov. 6 from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in South Carolina, the facility has come under scrutiny
2 months ago
A view of the cages in the research facility where forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from in Yemassee, South Carolina, on Nov. 8, 2024.