Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats

The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.

Phoenix Zoo gets ready to reopen to the public
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The zoo, like many other institutions, have had to make some changes as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 10 photojournalist Brian Kae caught up with zoo officials.

Breaching whale capsizes boat in NJ, throwing 2 people into Atlantic Ocean

The occupants of the 25-foot boat were fishing close to the shore Monday when the whale surfaced and knocked the vessel out of the water.

'Itty bitty gator rolls': Baby gators use defensive move to eat fish scraps in Louisiana pond

Floridians have lived around alligators long enough to know and witness the death roll, a defensive move by the reptiles -- usually seen when they are captured by a trapper. However, for some baby gators, it was to help chow down on a fresh pile of fish scraps. 

Turtle watchers: Fill in beach umbrella holes during nesting season

As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.

Owl struck by driver on I-10 in Phoenix to be released back into nature

A Great Horned Owl that was struck by a car on I-10 in Phoenix last October finally made a full recovery and will be released Sunday, June 7th. The couple who hit the owl will be at its release.

Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean 'snot palaces'

Master builders of the sea construct the equivalent of a complex five-story house that protects them from predators and funnels and filters food for them — all from snot coming out of their heads.

Video: Bear trapped inside SUV freed by deputies

A hungry bear got itself trapped inside of an SUV and sheriff's deputies had to free it by breaking one of the car windows.

Koala and wombat become adorable 'lockdown BFFs'

A koala and wombat became best friends as they “isolated together” at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, New South Wales.

Arizona Animal Welfare League rescues 30 dogs from breeding facilities

After being kept in close quarters to breed for years with no medical care, AAWL is now working to get the dogs back in good shape.

Pig, pit bull forms unlikely duo
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Aster their owner suddenly died, the two needs a new home, and neighbors hope "Ruby Sue" and "Penelope Rose" can stick together. If you are interested, you can send an e-mail to thepitandthepig@gmail.com for more information.

Hunkapi Farms helping horses displaced from Ocotillo Fire in Cave Creek
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Hunkapi Farms, a Scottsdale horse therapy ranch, is in need of volunteers to help them care for nearly two dozen horses that were displaced from the Ocotillo Fire in Cave Creek. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.