Pink flamingo learns to salsa thanks to vacationer in Aruba

There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.

Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists

The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.

American Kennel Club recognizes new breed

A vigorous Belgian livestock-guarding breed is gaining entree to the American Kennel Club. But Americans eager to see a Belgian Laekenois in person may have to be patient, since the coronavirus pandemic has taken a bite out of dog shows.

Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos

The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.

Wisconsin family saves bear with plastic tub stuck on head

A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.

Keeping pets safe on July 4: Fireworks safety tips from Arizona Humane Society

The Arizona Humane Society says July 5 is typically every shelter's busiest day of the year -- when pets go missing the most and a major influx of runaway dogs and cats come into the shelter.

Massive spider found clinging to Texas home: 'I was terrified!'

On June 19, the couple found the eight-legged unwelcomed guest, which appeared to be bigger than the size of a human hand, crawling on the back patio door of their San Antonio home.

Officers give final pat to Missouri Highway Patrol K-9 diagnosed with terminal illness

Law enforcement officers from across Missouri joined state troopers to pat K-9 officer Cuba’s head one final time before Cuba’s partner took him on his final walk before being put down at the Animal Care Clinic in Branson, Missouri.

Swimmer caught on camera catching shark off Delaware coast

A swimmer was recorded over the weekend catching and displaying a shark at Cape Henlopen State Park Beach in Delaware.

Cheetah purrs for zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo

Cheetahs don't normally purr when a human is nearby, but one cheetah who was hand-raised by zookeepers is relaxed enough around them to purr.

Dead iguana found in freezer at Florida pizza joint

Pizza Mambo in West Palm Beach was forced to close for a day last week following the inspection.

Video shows small dog helping to foil NYC pharmacy robbery

New York City police have released surveillance video showing a yapping small dog helping to foil a stick-up at a New York City mom-and-pop pharmacy.