Animals
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- Sep 18
Judge throws out lawsuit filed by horse against former owner
The judge said "non-human animals" could not sue.
Sep 18
- Sep 17
Rare triple whale breach close to boat stuns onlookers
Whale watchers squeal with delight as three surfacing humpbacks leap out of the water almost simultaneously in rare triple breach right next to their boat.
Sep 17
- Sep 8
Shark bites surfer in Florida waters: Authorities
A surfer was rushed to hospital with a serious injury after an apparent shark bite off a Florida beach, authorities said on Friday.
Sep 8
- Sep 5
Sleepy bear chills in backyard hammock
This bear is making the most of a hammock set up in a North Carolina resident's backyard, taking a nap on a beautiful summer day.
Sep 5
- Sep 4
Man who caught 750-pound gator: 'We needed a bigger boat'
Two Florida alligator hunters unexpectedly caught the massive reptile.
Sep 4
- Sep 4
Botswana, long an elephant refuge, faces poaching threat
Elephant poaching increases in Botswana, long viewed as a rare refuge for elephants in Africa
Sep 4 - Aug 31
Russian town bombarded by 'tornado' of bugs
This summer the Russian city of Taganrog has been taken over by bugs -- millions of them -- and some residents say they're living in a real life Alfred Hitchcock movie.
Aug 31
- Aug 29
Parents used bear spray to fend off grizzly bear that attacked 10-year-old son
The family had been hiking near the Old Faithful geyser when the grizzly bear knocked the boy down and bit him in the back.
Aug 29
- Aug 28
Parents used bear spray to fend off grizzly bear that attacked their 10-year-old son at Yellowstone National Park
The family had been hiking near the Old Faithful geyser when the grizzly bear knocked the boy down and bit him in the back.
Aug 28
- Aug 26
London Zoo weighs, measures all of its animals in adorable event
The zoo used creative ways to gets some of its animals on the scales.
Aug 26
- Aug 25
Black bear wanders around Colorado hotel lobby
An employee of the Stanley Hotel caught a bear walking into the lobby.
Aug 25 - Aug 24
Hybrid snakes with the ability to live in various environments discovered in Florida: Study
While examining the invasive snake population in Florida, researchers stumbled across the unexpected: a kind of hybrid super snake.
Aug 24 - Aug 21
2 'baaaaad' goats loose on Brooklyn subway tracks have been safely removed
Two goats roamed around the subway tracks in Brooklyn Monday.
Aug 21 - Aug 20
- Aug 20
Goats roam onto subway tracks in Brooklyn, NY
The two animals were tranquilized and brought to an animal sanctuary.
Aug 20 - Aug 16
Suspected shark attack reported off the coast of Cape Cod
There have been several shark sightings in the area in recent days due to an increased population of seals.
Aug 16 - Aug 9
Burned bear cub undergoes unique therapy
Sterilized tilapia skins are being used by vets to help heal a bear rescued from the Carr Fire.
Aug 9 - Aug 8
Nat Geo Wild brings cheetah cubs, hyacinth macaw to Times Square
Suzi Rapp and Dr. Priya Bapodra discuss their show, "Secrets of the Zoo," and their work with wildlife at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Aug 8 - Aug 8
Adorable Pup breaks the internet with Paddington Bear costume
Bertram the Pomeranian went viral on Instagram this week when his owner decided to bust out his Halloween costume a bit early.
Aug 8 - Aug 8
Cows assist police in arresting car theft suspect
Police in Florida are giving credit to a herd of cows who provided officers "a big assist" in helping to corral a car theft suspect who was trying to evade arrest.
Aug 8 - Aug 2
Police free bear that broke into car
Authorities in the foothills near Denver shared this clip in an effort to remind motorists to never leave their vehicle unlocked.
Aug 2 - Aug 1
Scientists try to unravel mystery surrounding massive decline in world's largest king penguin population
The largest colony on the Ile de Cochon in the South Indian Ocean is monitored by satellite but hasn't been visited since 1982.
Aug 1 - Jul 31
Shark returned to San Antonio aquarium after being stolen in baby stroller
The suspects grabbed the horn shark and hid her inside a stroller and fled.
Jul 31 - Jul 31
- Jul 31
Panda celebrates birthday with bamboo bread cupcakes
Giant panda Xiao Liwu celebrated his sixth birthday at the San Diego Zoo with plenty of presents and bamboo bread birthday cupcakes.
Jul 31 - Jul 31
Unique creature near Hawaii fascinates scientists
A melon-headed whale and rough-toothed dolphin engaged in inter-species romance.
Jul 31 - Jul 30
Doggie, you can drive my car
This adorable dog doesn't need to be taken outside for a walk when she could drive herself around just fine.
Jul 30 - Jul 28
Red panda cubs open their eyes
Recently born twin baby red pandas get weighed at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.
Jul 28 - Jul 26
Orca whale carries her dead calf upriver
A female killer whale who was seen pushing the corpse of its short-lived offspring off the west coast of Canada is a sign of things to come.
Jul 26 - Jul 26
Shark experts share tips on how to avoid a deadly encounter with sharks
Shark experts from shows "Laws of Jaws" and "Sharkwrecked," which are part of Discovery Channel's Shark Week, spoke to "Nightline."
Jul 26 - Jul 26
Ostrich goes for a run in south China
This ostrich went for a jog in Guangxi after escaping from a farm.
Jul 26 - Jul 25
April the giraffe is pregnant again
The birth of April's last pregnancy with her baby Tajiri drew more than 1.2 million YouTube live views during her birth period last year, along with 8.5 billion viewing minutes.
Jul 25 - Jul 25
Well-behaved pups politely wait for dinner
These very well-trained King Charles spaniels know they are not allowed to chow down until their owner gives them the command.
Jul 25 - Jul 23
Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in Scotland
The pups and their owners got together to celebrate 150 years since the breed was created.
Jul 23 - Jul 22
Dozer the dog warms the heart of 12 million people
Millions of people have watched and shared the viral video of a kid playing fetch with his neighbor's dog.
Jul 22 - Jul 19
- Jul 17
Beluga whales say hi to paddleboarder
These curious beluga whales enjoyed a quick meet-and-greet with a paddleboarder off the coast of Nova Scotia.
Jul 17 - Jul 16
Mischievous dog plays keep-away with owner's GoPro
This German Shepherd, named Koby, snatched his owner's GoPro and didn't feel like giving it back.
Jul 16 - Jul 16
Woman orders bear to get off her porch
One woman let a curious bear know it wasn't welcome after it walked onto her property near Lake Tahoe.
Jul 16 - Jul 13
Dolphins 'stampede' alongside tuna
Drone footage captures giant pod of dolphins "stampeding" off the coast of San Diego - alongside a few tuna who tried to get in on the action.
Jul 13 - Jul 12
Bear found with no fur makes remarkable recovery
"She started climbing trees and using the pool."
Jul 12 - Jul 6
This dog lived his best life in road-trip pics and OMG we're in love
A dog named Bentley is melting hearts by the thousands after adorable photos of his travels were tweeted by his owner.
Jul 6 - Jul 2
Bouncing bear has fun with kids at St. Louis Zoo
Grizzly bears aren't known for being playful, but this beautiful bear sure knows how to have fun with kids at the St. Louis Zoo.
Jul 2 - Jun 29
Squirrel steals police officer's doughnut
Police in Anchorage, Alaska, are on the lookout for a mischievous squirrel that was caught on camera running off with an officer's doughnut.
Jun 29 - Jun 28
Cat takes a ride on an ATV
A cat donning a purple sweater enjoys a relaxing ride on an ATV through Quebec.
Jun 28 - Jun 27
Determined dog tries to catch drone
The French bulldog appeared to be guarding its territory against the flying piece of electronics.
Jun 27 - Jun 27
Dog owners play magic tricks on their dogs in #WhatTheFluffChallenge
A game of peek-a-boo with man's best friend is taking over the internet.
Jun 27 - Jun 26
Meet the winner of the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest
Zsa Zsa, an English bulldog, won the title in the 30th annual contest in California.
Jun 26 - Jun 26
Spanish police dog performs 'CPR' on officer
This well-trained Spanish K-9 got the chance to play hero, "performing CPR" on an officer at a demonstration event in Madrid.
Jun 26 - Jun 24
Who will be crowned this year's ugliest dog?
The winner of the 30th annual world's ugliest dog contest announced.
Jun 24