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An adored ostrich at a Kansas zoo has died after swallowing a staff member's keys
A beloved zoo ostrich named Karen has died after swallowing a staff member’s keys, the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center announced.
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Food blogger makes tempura-battered cicadas
A food blogger in Maryland shared a unique recipe for tempura-battered cicadas.
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Conn. vultures were ‘too drunk to fly' after eating fermented garbage
A wildlife rehabilitation center shared some advice on social media on Monday: “birds don’t let other birds fly drunk.”
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Cambodia hopes to crack down on YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site
Cambodian authorities are investigating the abuse of monkeys at the famous Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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‘Rat superhighways': How brown rats crawled off ships and conquered North American cities
New research suggests that brown rats crawled off ships earlier than previously thought and quickly out-competed rival black rats to take over North American cities.
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What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
Outbreaks of bird flu were reported at poultry facilities in both Michigan and Texas, and infected dairy cows have been discovered in at least five states.
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What is ‘bird flu'?
Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease that naturally spreads among wild aquatic birds worldwide, as well as domestic poultry and other bird and animal species.
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Bald eagle rescued from grill of car
A bald eagle was rescued from the grill of a vehicle in Maryland on Saturday.
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Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old Chinese dragon fossil
Paleontologists revealed a 240-million-year-old dragon fossil discovered in 2003 in China.
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New anaconda species discovered in the Amazon
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of the green anaconda while filming “Pole to Pole,” a docuseries hosted by Will Smith.
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Woman finds scorpion in luggage after returning home from Kenya trip
The scorpion spent 12 days in the luggage before being found…and then briefly went missing in the house.
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Baby moose wanders up Alaska family's driveway after heavy snowfall
The baby moose spent several minutes exploring the property.
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‘Some things shouldn't breed': NJ animal shelter will name feral cat after an ex, then neuter it
Looking to get even with someone who dumped you? An animal shelter in New Jersey has a novel idea for the perfect gift for an ex.
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Ostrich, endangered salamander among 100 animals found hoarded at New York home
A Long Island man allegedly hoarded 100 animals, some of which were exotic and even endangered, in his basement and backyard, according to investigators — who said he wasn’t shy about showing them off to make some quick cash.
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WATCH: A gator frozen in the water breathes through ice
A Texas alligator rescue center shared a video explaining how gators can stay alive in freezing temperatures.
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Guinness World Records suspends ‘oldest dog ever' title for Portuguese canine during a review
Guinness World Records says it has suspended the title of oldest dog after some veterinarians questioned the reported age of the record-holder.
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Doggone it: Pennsylvania couple discovers dog eating $4,000 cash
How far would you go for $4,000? One a Pennsylvania couple found out after their dog ate thousands of dollars in cash.
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This huge, venomous spider may save your life one day
The Australian Reptile Park shared video of a large spider they call Hercules. The spider measured 7.9 cm, and is the largest male funnel-web spider ever handed in to the reptile park.
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Death of 4-month-old puppy who ingested rat poison prompts warning
Animal rescue workers are putting out a warning after a 4-month-old puppy died from ingesting rat poison. Director Lisa Barker of The Boxer Rescue, Inc. in Grafton, Massachusetts, helps to save any dog she can. But a recent case has her speaking out. “It’s heartbreaking for us,” she said. “It’s heartbreaking.” A dog named Nora died Wednesday night after...
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Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
An Associated Press analysis of 2020 data found fish got 67% of the wildlife protection spending. Here’s where the other 33% went.