Cardinal with rare abnormality discovered in central Texas

According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.

'She could hear her baby dying right in front of her': Mountain lion kills dog in Simi Valley

A mountain lion killed a dog in a Simi Valley backyard despite the owner’s valiant effort to save her pet. The attack had the neighborhood on edge since it was the second report of a mountain lion attacking dogs in the area.

Baby bobcats found by group of hikers in Maricopa County

A group of hikers came across a couple of baby bobcats while out on the trails in Maricopa County a few weeks ago, and their mother was nowhere to be found.

Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States

After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.

Coast Guard rescues dog found swimming off Florida coast

A Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida rescued a dog they found swimming offshore Wednesday night.

Man charged with throwing pit bull from bridge

A Florida man was arrested Tuesday following accusations that he threw a pit bull off a bridge, authorities said.

Essential oils often used in diffusing devices can be harmful to cats and dogs

Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.

Electric eel powers Christmas lights at aquarium

Talk about renewable energy. An aquarium in Tennessee is powering the lights on a Christmas tree using an electric eel.

Oakland Zoo's oldest elephant collapses, dies at age 50

Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50. 

Cloned puppy found safe in neighbor's vacant home after 6 days

The missing cloned puppy for which a Friendswood man was offering a $4,000 reward has been found and is safe back at home.