Criminal investigation opened into Sloth World, sloth deaths, Florida AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.
Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39
Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.
Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.
Tennessee infant killed in dog attack at family home, police say
Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.
Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.
Commemorative inking grows in popularity
It's a permanent bond of sorts, a unique tribute and a way for some to carry their best friend with them forever. It's called 'commemorative inking,' and reporter Jodi Goldberg has more on the new tattoo trend.
It's a permanent bond of sorts, a unique tribute and a way for some to carry their best friend with them forever. It's called 'commemorative inking,' and reporter Jodi Goldberg has more on the new tattoo trend.
31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
Sloth World Orlando to file for bankruptcy, will no longer open; 'we have no other options'
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
Sick leave for pets? One county is doing that
Many people can take paid sick leave to take care of themselves when they are ill, and in one European country, people can now take sick leave in order to care for their ill pets.
Many people can take paid sick leave to take care of themselves when they are ill, and in one European country, people can now take sick leave in order to care for their ill pets.
Supplement for newborn puppies sold nationwide recalled; see the impacted products
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
Phoenix officer hospitalized after trying to rescue dog from hot car
A Phoenix officer was bitten while trying to rescue a dog inside a hot car in Papago Park.
A Phoenix officer was bitten while trying to rescue a dog inside a hot car in Papago Park.
Man arrested after deadly shooting in Leesburg; man tried to shoot attacking dog, but shot owner instead
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
The Leesburg Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a man who attempted to shoot a dog, but instead shot the dog's owner, killing him.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Over the moon: Watch Astronaut Christina Koch reunite with dog after lunar mission
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
Colorado K-9 Rex finds missing girl in 12 minutes
Body cam video shows an officer giving Rex some sneakers, and that's all the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office K-9 needed to find a 7-year-old girl who had been missing for hours.
Body cam video shows an officer giving Rex some sneakers, and that's all the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office K-9 needed to find a 7-year-old girl who had been missing for hours.
VIDEO: Dog in Ireland seen honking car horn for owner to return
Neighbors in Killarney, Ireland got a rude awakening when a dog started honking a car horn while waiting for its owner to come back.
Neighbors in Killarney, Ireland got a rude awakening when a dog started honking a car horn while waiting for its owner to come back.
Two arrested in NC after police find 13-year-old kept in dog kennel, 5 other kids in 'filthy' home
A man and woman are facing child abuse charges after six children were rescued from a "filthy" home, including one child who was kept in a dog kennel.
A man and woman are facing child abuse charges after six children were rescued from a "filthy" home, including one child who was kept in a dog kennel.