30 former circus elephants find new home at Florida wildlife refuge

Most of the animals previously traveled with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus until they were retired in 2016.

Survey: 40% would give up their dog for a month over their phone

SimpleTexting.com surveyed more than 1,000 smartphone owners across all 50 states to find out exactly which pleasures Americans would sacrifice to keep their phones.

Hunter mauled by grizzly bear in Alaska state park

A hunter was attacked and killed by a grizzly bear in an Alaska state park – a first in the nature preserve, officials announced.

Dread Head Cowboy's horse may need to be euthanized after Dan Ryan protest: prosecutors

The horse will never ride again and may need to be euthanized, prosecutors said Wednesday, adding that one veterinarian compared Adam Hollingsworth’s actions to “forcing an 80-year-old woman to run a full marathon.”

Stranded 700-pound sea turtle euthanized in Virginia

A Virginia Aquarium team had to euthanize a 700-pound sea turtle that became stranded on a beach.

Nearly 500 pilot whales, including 380 that have died, stranded in Australia

Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.

90 dogs found inside home, Casa Grande police investigates animal cruelty case

Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty after six dead dogs were found outside a Casa Grande home and 90 dogs were found living inside the residence.

Man seen riding horse on Dan Ryan faces multiple charges

Chicago’s “Dread Head Cowboy” was leveled another charge Tuesday, a day after allegedly riding his brown and white horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway and snarling rush hour traffic.

Arizona police dog nabs 4 in $4M meth bust during traffic stop

According to officials, detectives with the Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement (MAGNET) task force pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 40 in Kingman.

Newborn piglet melts hearts with adorable photo shoot

Oklahoma-based photographer Cashlie White recently photographed a sweet little newborn piglet named Dynamite.

Animals displaced by Hurricane Sally brought to SPCA Tampa Bay

A local animal shelter is stepping up to help rescue cats and dogs from the Panhandle. Nearly 50 were transported across the state Friday and will soon be looking for their forever homes.

3 Mexican wolf pups cross-fostered into an Arizona pack

Three Mexican wolf pups have successfully been cross-fostered into a pack in northeastern Arizona, according to state Game and Fish Department officials.

'Completely preserved' Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia

The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.