Reports of black panther roaming New Jersey town unfounded, police say
Police say reports of a black panther wandering a New Jersey town are so far unsubstantiated after they responded to a call and instead found a large black dog.
New species of poisonous birds discovered in New Guinea jungle by Danish researchers
"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.
Watch: Twin tiger cubs emerge from their den for the first time
The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.
Ricochet, therapy dog who surfs, dies and leaves heartfelt legacy
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
Rhino euthanized at Omaha zoo: 'He will be greatly missed'
The rhino was diagnosed with an inoperable partial intestinal obstruction.
Inseparable goat, dog duo find forever home on North Carolina farm
Cinnamon and Felix were surrendered after their owner could no longer care for them.
Woman jogging injured by charging cow that escaped nearby farm
Wild animals such as mountain lions and alligators have been known to attack humans out and about in nature – but this woman wasn’t expecting to be attacked by a farm animal.
Arizona Pet Project helping veterans stay with their four-legged family members
Many veterans are being forced to give up their pets, unable to afford them anymore, but keeping them together is now a project, literally, for the Arizona Pet Project. FOX 10's Anita Roman.
California deputies use tax dollars to travel 500 miles, cross 6 counties to kill pet goat: Lawsuit
A mother of a 9-year-old is suing the Shasta District Fair and Event Center (Shasta Fair Association), the County of Shasta, and the Shasta County Sheriff's Department after allegedly seizing a pet goat named Cedar and slaughtering it, according to a lawsuit.
Endangered whale spotted swimming with calf in rare footage
The NOAA Fisheries says the critically-endangered species usually travels the New England coast in the spring.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam: Chick dies after nest falls from tree
The survival rate of bald eagle chicks to fledging, or when they make a successful flight, is about 50 percent, according to the DNR.
AHS receives major donation of an animal ambulance to help even more pets
The Arizona Humane Society has a new tool to rescue dogs and cats – an animal ambulance. “Our EAMTs and our cruelty investigators are out 365 days a year. Being able to have this state of the art beautiful truck on the road, we're going to be able to impact up to potentially thousands more pets in the Valley."
Rescuing Unfortunate Furry Friends: All-volunteer pet charity celebrates anniversary
FOX 10 photojournalist Chris Drake has more on RUFF, a west Valley organization that helps lost and abandoned animals. Want to help? Reach out to ruffemr@gmail.com.
Video shows dramatic rescue of 4-year-old boy, dog lost in NJ woods
Dramatic video from a state trooper’s body-worn camera shows the moment a terrified 4-year-old boy and his dog were rescued in the woods.
Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
It’s official: Agreement in place to bring Tokitae home from Miami Seaquarium to Puget Sound
It’s official: An agreement is in place to bring Tokitae, a Southern Resident killer whale also known as Lolita, home to the Pacific Northwest after she was forcefully removed from a cove near Whidbey Island more than 50 years ago.
See the rare blood-sucking fish of your nightmares that recently washed ashore
One look at this rare, blood-sucking sea creature that washed ashore in the Netherlands this month will give you nightmares.
This bald eagle is actually incubating a rock: 'We have yet to see a rock hatch'
“Murphy does not need a real egg to feel accomplished."
Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
This year’s Cadbury Easter ‘bunny’ is a one-eyed rescue cat named Crash
For the first time since the contest started five years ago, a rescue pet was chosen to be the face of the Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial.