Oregon State Police officer catches cat in the act

October 11, 2020

Talk about having the reflexes of a cat. This Oregon trooper caught a kitty escape artist during a recent traffic stop. “You think you’re…

Police reunite lost turtle with owner

October 9, 2020

While on patrol, police in Selma, California noticed something that didn’t seem quite right. The turtle was walking down McCall Avenue. At the time,…

World first: Formerly captive Beluga whales now tasting freedom in sanctuary off Iceland

October 4, 2020

It’s been a long time coming, but Little White and Little Grey are finally living life as Beluga whales were meant to — in…

Elk with can stuck to hoof shows dangers of carelessly tossing garbage

October 2, 2020

A troubled elk has been photographed wandering around a Denver golf course with a can jammed on its hoof. Colorado Parks and Wildlife tweeted…

Animal shelter waives fees to reunite owner with dog; animal lovers shower facility with donations

September 30, 2020

For almost two weeks, Glock bided his time at Santa Rosa County Animal Services. How he ended up at the shelter isn’t exactly clear,…

Bacterial infection have killed dozens of elephants in Zimbabwe

September 30, 2020

Parks authorities in Zimbabwe say a bacterial disease is behind the deaths of dozens of elephants as an infection spread from Asia and in…

Violinist really is the cat’s meow

September 28, 2020

Esther Abrami knows exactly how to soothe the savage beast. Or, at least how to cool the jets of a mewing kitten. “She cries…

Helium-sucking Chinese crocodile wins IG Nobel Prize

September 18, 2020

The parody IG Nobel Prize award is given each year to dubious, but real research that has been done by researchers around the world…

Fenced-in fawn now footloose and fancy free

September 17, 2020

Wildlife officers successfully stepped in to rescue of baby deer found wedged between the bars of a fence on British Columbia. The fawn was…

Elderly dog rescued after seven years trapped in a small, outdoor kennel

September 17, 2020

For Mingo, they were unfamiliar feelings: warmth and love. For seven years, the Golden Retriever lived in a chain-link, 6-by-10-foot outdoor kennel on her…