Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina

One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.

Farewell Arizona Coyotes; arrest made in Phoenix cold case murder | Nightly Roundup

From the end of an era for professional hockey in Arizona to the latest in a cold case murder investigation in Phoenix, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Black cat, Damien, goes missing from Phoenix boarding facility. Have you seen him?

A black cat named Damien is missing after staying in a Phoenix boarding facility, and his owner is begging for your help. "I just hope that he comes back to me, and that’s where I set my mind."

Intoxicated vultures rescued from Connecticut dumpster: 'Too drunk to fly'

A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.

5 baby goats at Phoenix Zoo finally have names
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The votes are in and the five baby goats at the Phoenix Zoo now have names. Nearly 3,000 people voted for each set of names. For 52% of the vote, Hazel?s girls are named after The Powerpuff Girls. Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles. With 41% of the vote, Moth?s boys are named Bambi and Flower.

Video: Cat clings to car door in Dubai flooding before being scooped up by rescuers

Dubai received 6.26 inches of rain on Tuesday, more than two years' worth of rain for the UAE. Residents are being asked to stay home until the flooding subsides.

Elephant escapes circus, stops traffic: Video

An elephant escaped the circus and stopped traffic in Butte, Montana, this week. 

Golden Retriever shot in Phoenix; suspect sought
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Phoenix Police are looking for the suspect who shot a dog in late March. The 2-year-old Golden Retriever mix was found bleeding and suffering from dehydration and shock.

BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs

BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.

Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy

Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.

K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital

A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.

Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

Video: Large alligator wrangled by child on Florida highway

Video captured the moment a child helped wrangle a large alligator on a Jacksonville expressway on Monday. 

Famous casino cats need new home after closure

The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.

Who's the goat? Vote to name new goat babies at Phoenix Zoo
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Phoenix Zoo is asking for the public's help in naming five new goat babies, three girls and two boys. Voting is open until April 12 and winners will be announced April 15.

US horse racing deaths slightly up in 2023, report shows despite safety efforts

The annual report from the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority reveals a slight increase in horse racing deaths in the U.S. between 2022 and 2023.