Giant pandas land safely in China marking end of an era in DC
Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji landed safely in China on Thursday, marking the end of an era that began over 50 years ago and saw millions fall in love with the adorable and captivating giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Balloon kills whale in North Carolina
The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.
Cats actually have hundreds of facial expressions, study finds
We all know cats’ purrs and meows, but how do they interact with each other? By way of nearly 300 different facial expressions, a new study found.
DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China
D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.
Bear in Florida steals $45 Taco Bell delivery off someone's porch moments after it was dropped off
An Orlando-area family had their food delivery stolen off their front porch by a black bear, and the whole incident was caught on camera.
Acton residents concerned by 'criminal' living conditions of neighbor's horses
One neighbor said they'd made several calls to animal control before the department responded, and when they did, a horse had to be put down. Officials said they didn't find anything to justify taking the animals.
Watch: Cat named Loki photobombs marriage proposal
Pretty fitting behavior for a cat named after the god of mischief.
'Race for the Rescues' returned to the Rose Bowl Saturday
The non-profit organization works to raise money to support stray animals and shelter animals in Southern California.
2 baby alligators seized from squatters' San Bernardino home
Authorities were responding to a squatter case on Santa Fe St. when they found the two alligators.
These police dogs get child predators off the streets in Riverside County
Riverside's Child Exploitation Team latest hires are Solo and Chewie. They work together to uncover child pornography evidence.
Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom captured, FWC says
An adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, forcing more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close, has been captured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Irish police investigate high-value bull sperm heist on farm
Two tanks containing a substantial quantity of cattle semen were stolen from the Ballyness Road area over the course of a few days.
Palmdale family claims 3 dogs killed by swarm of bees
Sansa, Pancake and Khalessi the dogs all died after they were attacked by a swarm of bees. A fourth dog, Drogo, was left in critical condition.
Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
Watch: Spanish police save great horned owl trapped in barbed wire fence
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of beloved polar bear weeks before 20th birthday
Payton, who was being transferred to the Louisville Zoo for a breeding partnership, tragically passed away during the journey.
Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
Watch: Cowboys and cops corral runaway bull in 'high steaks' chase
A recent video captured an unusual scene in Englewood, Colorado, as cowboys and police deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office joined forces to chase down a runaway cow.
Watch this baby penguin take its first swim at Chicago aquarium
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
World's oldest dog ever dies, aged 31 (or about 217 in dog years)
'Bobi' lived on a farm in Portugal with four cats. He was born on May 11, 1992, when his owner was just 8 years old.