New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post
Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.
It's a girl! 3rd baby white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 13 months
A female baby white rhino was born last month to mother Lola.
Texas couple's dog found in Michigan after missing for months
Jennifer Hysell and her husband drove 15 hours from Dallas to be reunited Tuesday with Parker, their beloved pit bull.
Oklahoma boy’s arm ripped off by pit bull after trying to pet puppies, police say
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after police say his arm was ripped off by a pit bull after he tried to pet one of the dog's puppies.
Scottsdale Police dog celebrating birthday with supply drive to benefit homeless pets
A Scottsdale Police Department crisis dog is celebrating his birthday with a party to collect Christmas items for homeless pets. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
How a micro mini cow is helping patients in Arizona memory care facilities
Miss Dolly Star is a micro mini cow providing therapy to patients in memory care facilities in the Gilbert-Chandler area.
North Carolina Zoo welcomes male grizzly bear from Tucson
There are currently about 55,000 wild grizzly bears in North America, most of them in Alaska, according to the zoo. Approximately 1,500 grizzlies in the lower 48 states.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders
Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.
Will new bacon law begin? California grocers seek delay
Put simply, the law requires that breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves be given enough space to stand and turn around. For pigs, that means they no longer can be kept in narrow “gestation crates” and must have 24 square feet of usable space. Hog farmers argue the changes would be too expensive.
Dog reunited with family after missing for three years
Sunny is reunited with her family after going missing three years ago. In September 2018, a funeral forced Ileana Rubo and her partner to leave on short notice. A sitter looked after Sunny and hours before they were set to return home, Sunny escaped without her collar. Rubo searched for months that turned into years, until exactly three years later. No one knows where she's been all this time.
Colorado crews rescue cat stuck on light pole for days
The cat went missing earlier this week and was first spotted atop the pole on Wednesday.
Drugged geese drown, landing Florida homeowners association in hot water
Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry.
Dozens of camels ejected from annual Saudi Arabia beauty contest over Botox injections
Saudi media says that authorities have conducted their biggest-ever crackdown on camel beauty contestants that received Botox injections and other artificial touch-ups.
The Phoenix Zoo is giving animals the COVID-19 vaccine
Phoenix Zoo officials say the decision was made months ago out of an “abundance of precaution,” and that they have been using an “experimental” vaccine made specifically for animals that is not widely available yet.
Surprise visitor: Bull elk rings doorbell with his antlers at Colorado home
Security footage shows the elk bumping into the doorbell with one of its massive antlers.
Dog abandoned at Tampa airport now a 'very happy guy' in new home
Groomers removed two whole pounds of excess hair from a dog that was abandoned last month by his owner at Tampa International Airport, and ‘Bama’ is now settling into his new home.
Playful dog returns package to delivery driver
A playful Labrador lived up to his "retriever" name after a FedEx driver dropped off a package at the front door -- by promptly picking it up and returning it to him.
Barrett Honors College holds therapy dog event to help ASU students destress
Barrett, The Honors College held their 12th Annual Rest and Relax event on Monday to help students destress in the middle of finals season.
Clearwater man calls police after finding 5-foot snake hiding inside couch
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.