Rainfall brings brief relief, offers hope to those battling Australia fires

Sudden rainfall and cooler temperatures Monday in southern Australia gave hope to those battling the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the country.  

Volunteers care for orphaned koalas rescued from Australian wildfires

More than 100 orphaned koala bears are being taken care of by professional volunteers, including vets and koala handlers after being rescued from a fire zone area in Adelaide, Australia.  

3 mountain lions killed after feeding on human remains

Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.

Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia

A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.

Adorable video shows polar bear struggling to open Christmas presents

Snow Lilly the polar bear from the Milwuakee County Zoo, was much too eager to see what Santa brought her for Christmas, but had a tough time opening her presents. 

Close Call: Video shows Siberian tiger lunging at boy visiting zoo with family

A seven-year-old named Sean might have become the lunch of a hungry Siberian tiger had it not been for the protective glass that stood between the big cat and the boy. 

Thirsty koala bottle-fed by firefighter as Australian bushfires rage

A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.