US proposes changes to Mexican gray wolf management, allowing more to be released in Arizona, New Mexico

Federal wildlife officials are proposing to change the way Mexican gray wolves are managed in the American Southwest, saying removing population limits and setting goals for genetic diversity will help the endangered species recover.

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

Phoenix cat chases away coyote from his home

A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."

Severely injured 'whistling cat' being treated at Minnesota wildcat sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.

'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.

Caught on camera: Bobcats roaming through Goodyear neighborhood
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Not one, not two, but three bobcats were seen wandering through Estrella Mountain Ranch in Goodyear on Oct. 25. FOX 10's Anita Roman speaks with the woman who captured it all on video.

More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say

Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.

Pumpkins and Puppies: Fundraiser for Desert Tails Shelter in Tempe
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There's something about pumpkins and puppies this time of year that has a nice ring to it, especially if the puppies are decked out in Halloween costumes. It's a big fundraiser for Desert Tails Shelter in Tempe and FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae stopped by to check it out.

Alligator on leash walked by police officers in North Carolina

Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.

Lost dog in Maricopa County shelter needs help finding family
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FOX 10's Anita Roman visits Maricopa County Animal Care and Control to meet Bruno, a pup who needs help finding his family.

Florida woman spots alligator in clouds

"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.

Former Forest Park police officer seeks to adopt former K-9 partner

Former Forest Park Police Officer Nathan Gray fears his K-9 partner Yoeri will be put down if he isn't allowed to adopt him.

Massive sunfish rescued from fishnet off Spanish coast

A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.