Hilarious video proves reporter's point about why elephants need our protection

Kenyan reporter Alvin Kaunda had an important message for viewers about human impacts on the environment. A nearby baby elephant had other concerns. 

Millions of red crabs invade streets amid annual migration on Australia’s Christmas Island

Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.

Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies

Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.

Lost rescue dog turns herself in at police station, footage shows

Footage released by officials shows the border collie entering through automatic doors at the police station before sitting down in the corner of the reception area.

Here are the most popular dog and cat names of 2022

When it comes to naming a dog or cat in 2022, Luna, Max, and Oliver reign supreme. Did your pet's name make the list?

What foods are safe for pets to eat during holidays?

With holiday festivities comes food, and some can be toxic for cats and dogs. In order to avoid a costly trip to the vet, FOX 9 went to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley to get some holiday safety tips.

Thousands of dogs gather at Camp Mabry for Mighty Texas Dog Walk

The "Doggiest Day in Austin" raises funds for Service Dogs Inc, which provides service dogs to wounded veterans and others living with disabilities.

Cat of the Weekend: Nugget at Austin Animal Center
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Little six-month-old Nugget is ready for his new home. Nugget came to Austin Animal Center as part of a group of cats from a feral colony, but is the last one left. He is undergoing clicker trainer and learning to be brave! Nugget does have only one functioning eye, but doesn't let it stop him from being sweet and playful.

Van Gogh, a one-eared rescue dog, creates art with tongue

Van Gogh was recused from a dog fighting ring, which left him with severe injuries, including a mutilated ear and several lacerations on his body.

Cat of the Weekend: Atari at Austin Pets Alive
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A complete cuddlebug, six-year-old Atari is looking for a family to shower with affection. He is very relaxed, very chill, and is a great companion. Austin Pets Alive says he is very "go with the flow" and would probably be fine in a home with other cats, dogs and even kids. Atari is available at APA!'s Town Lake Adoption Center.

'Groundbreaking' record number of endangered tadpoles sent to Puerto Rico

The San Antonio Zoo's Herpetology team sent over 18,000 Puerto Rican-crested toad tadpoles in late October to be released into the wild, more than triple the previous record.

Lucky, one of the oldest elephants in the US, dies at San Antonio Zoo

Asian elephants on average live to about 48 years, but Lucky lived up to her name. At 62, she was one of the oldest elephants in the United States.