One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
K-9 helps Florida troopers find nearly $700K worth of heroin during traffic stop
After Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over the SUV for having a fake license plate, a K-9 alerted to drugs in the vehicle. Once troopers discovered nearly $700,000 worth of heroin inside, they arrested both people in the SUV, who were undocumented immigrants from Mexico.
After Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over the SUV for having a fake license plate, a K-9 alerted to drugs in the vehicle. Once troopers discovered nearly $700,000 worth of heroin inside, they arrested both people in the SUV, who were undocumented immigrants from Mexico.
K-9 victim advocate at Maricopa County Attorney's Office retires after 7 years
After serving as a K-9 victim advocate for a little over seven years, Tori the Labrador, is retiring from her duties as a court facility dog. She is one of three K-9's at the Maricopa County Attorney?s Office. Over the years, Tori and handler Mary have provided hundreds of victims with support. Now, they're receiving a plaque for their service throughout the years.
After serving as a K-9 victim advocate for a little over seven years, Tori the Labrador, is retiring from her duties as a court facility dog. She is one of three K-9's at the Maricopa County Attorney?s Office. Over the years, Tori and handler Mary have provided hundreds of victims with support. Now, they're receiving a plaque for their service throughout the years.
Whale entangled in fishing net spotted with calf off Cape Cod
An endangered North Atlantic right whale that has been entangled in rope for months was recently spotted off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts this week after swimming over 1,000 miles from Florida with its baby.
An endangered North Atlantic right whale that has been entangled in rope for months was recently spotted off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts this week after swimming over 1,000 miles from Florida with its baby.
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
Dog fighting cancer rescues orphan otter pup from St. Croix River
An otterly amazing story.
An otterly amazing story.
Hundreds of shark fins found at Texas restaurant
Texas officials discovered the fins during a recent inspection of the restaurant
Texas officials discovered the fins during a recent inspection of the restaurant
Women denied by Uber, Lyft over service dogs
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Massive gator interrupts golfers at Stoneybrook course in Sarasota
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
Florida dog named 'TobyKeith' breaks record as oldest in the world
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
Father and son sentenced for illegally killing grizzly bear, leading to cub’s death
Jared and Rex Baum pleaded guilty in Idaho and admitted to covering up the crime.
Jared and Rex Baum pleaded guilty in Idaho and admitted to covering up the crime.
Hadley's Hope: Arizona girl raising money to help Valley veterans, shelter dogs
At the age of 4, an Arizona girl started giving up her birthday gifts and began giving money to nonprofits. Eight years later, her mission is still going strong, and her latest cause is to help veterans in the Valley. Jonathan Bailey's dog is more than his best friend - he changed his life.
At the age of 4, an Arizona girl started giving up her birthday gifts and began giving money to nonprofits. Eight years later, her mission is still going strong, and her latest cause is to help veterans in the Valley. Jonathan Bailey's dog is more than his best friend - he changed his life.
Dogs rescued from fast-moving Phoenix house fire
Five dogs were saved from what the Phoenix Fire Department calls a fast-moving house fire.
Five dogs were saved from what the Phoenix Fire Department calls a fast-moving house fire.
Surprise man accused of zip-tying dog's mouth shut; dogs rescued have been adopted out
Surprise Police say 41-year-old Levi Lewis was arrested after he zip-tied a dog's mouth shut. Twelve dogs were also recovered from his apartment, 10 of which were puppies that were dehydrated.
Surprise Police say 41-year-old Levi Lewis was arrested after he zip-tied a dog's mouth shut. Twelve dogs were also recovered from his apartment, 10 of which were puppies that were dehydrated.
Peoria residents say roaming cows are causing problems at their community
The cows, residents believe, belong to a rancher in the area, and some thought it was cute for a while. Now, some neighbors say the cows are causing issues in the community.
The cows, residents believe, belong to a rancher in the area, and some thought it was cute for a while. Now, some neighbors say the cows are causing issues in the community.
'All we can do is pray': Prized horses buried in snow during North Dakota's historic blizzard
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
Officers rescue orphaned bear cub after car accident kills its entire family
As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.
As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.
Arizona SRP worker praised for rescuing 2 dogs stuck in Laveen canal
Ruben Cecena was about to clear debris from a grate near 27th Avenue and Elliot Road on April 7 when he discovered two large dogs stuck in the rushing water, officials said.
Ruben Cecena was about to clear debris from a grate near 27th Avenue and Elliot Road on April 7 when he discovered two large dogs stuck in the rushing water, officials said.
'Highly-contagious' bird flu found in bald eagles in Georgia
The bird flu is highly infectious, currently untreatable, and potentially deadly to any animal that is infected. Now it's been found in dead eagles in three of Georgia's counties.
The bird flu is highly infectious, currently untreatable, and potentially deadly to any animal that is infected. Now it's been found in dead eagles in three of Georgia's counties.
Dolphin found dead after being impaled on Florida beach, law enforcement says
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.