The Endangered Species Act turns 50: A reflection on its mixed legacy
The powerful law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America. It enjoyed nearly unanimous bipartisan support but soon became controversial.
The powerful law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America. It enjoyed nearly unanimous bipartisan support but soon became controversial.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Christmas Eve tragedy: Young bald eagle dies from gunshot wound in Virginia
A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Virginia as a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound, causing grief and sparking legal repercussions.
A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Virginia as a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound, causing grief and sparking legal repercussions.
Pennsylvania animal shelter empties every kennel just in time for Christmas: 'A true miracle'
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania is completely empty for the first time in 47 years.
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania is completely empty for the first time in 47 years.
Hungry alligator wolfs down python in thrilling video captured at Florida park: 'Score one for the home team!'
An alligator was spotted devouring an invasive Burmese python in Florida.
An alligator was spotted devouring an invasive Burmese python in Florida.
It's a white rhino Christmas: Meet Zoo Atlanta's newest bundle of joy
Zoo Atlanta proudly welcomes the newest addition to its family, a southern white rhinoceros calf born on Christmas Eve.
Zoo Atlanta proudly welcomes the newest addition to its family, a southern white rhinoceros calf born on Christmas Eve.
Watch: Baby sloth gets cuddles from Santa Claus
Aluna is 10 months old and this will be her very first Christmas.
Aluna is 10 months old and this will be her very first Christmas.
Tracking Santa: How penguins also brave arctic temperatures
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.
It's not just Santa and his elves in the North Pole, but also beluga whales
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
Golden retriever helps raise African painted dog pups after their own mother wouldn't care for them
“Kassy immediately accepted the painted dog puppies and began to nurse and care for them like they were her own," the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana said.
“Kassy immediately accepted the painted dog puppies and began to nurse and care for them like they were her own," the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana said.
'You are the father!': Maury Povich declares paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
Scottsdale Police horse Zeus is retiring
A Valley police horse is heading off to greener pastures! Zeus is set to retire from the Scottsdale Police Department. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
A Valley police horse is heading off to greener pastures! Zeus is set to retire from the Scottsdale Police Department. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Overcrowded animal shelters seeing surge in pets from struggling families
The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip. Adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.
The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip. Adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.
Study: Chimpanzees recognize photos of friends they haven't seen for decades
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
Ricardo the bull toy now on sale following real-life animal's NJ Transit escapades
Ricardo the bull stood on the tracks last week at Newark Penn Station, prompting a police response and holding up train traffic between New Jersey and New York Penn Station for nearly an hour, according to New Jersey Transit.
Ricardo the bull stood on the tracks last week at Newark Penn Station, prompting a police response and holding up train traffic between New Jersey and New York Penn Station for nearly an hour, according to New Jersey Transit.
'Bone-chilling': Florida man stuffs dog into trash bag, flings it in dumpster after owners die, sheriff says
Detectives obtained "bone-chilling" surveillance video of the incident behind the Family Dollar store, which allegedly shows Anthony Bellman grabbing a black trash bag from the trunk of his blue SUV and flinging it into a dumpster.
Detectives obtained "bone-chilling" surveillance video of the incident behind the Family Dollar store, which allegedly shows Anthony Bellman grabbing a black trash bag from the trunk of his blue SUV and flinging it into a dumpster.
Horses return to Turf Paradise
Months after Turf Paradise was set to close its gates for good, horses are returning to the Phoenix racetrack.
Months after Turf Paradise was set to close its gates for good, horses are returning to the Phoenix racetrack.
Pet retailer Chewy to offer veterinary services
Services will include routine appointments, urgent care and surgery.
Services will include routine appointments, urgent care and surgery.
Loose bull at Newark Penn Station contained after roaming tracks, disrupting NJ Transit
A bull was seen on several videos across social media Thursday morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station, disrupting New Jersey Transit service and snarling rail traffic.
A bull was seen on several videos across social media Thursday morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station, disrupting New Jersey Transit service and snarling rail traffic.
These are the top 10 toxins for your pets, according to experts
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.