Padre Island National Seashore gives information on plumed worm
The plumed worm, which can be up to a foot long, lives buried in the sand and builds a J-shaped tube around itself. To protect its soft body as it darts out into the water column to grab food, the worm creates a chimney like extension to its underground tube.
The plumed worm, which can be up to a foot long, lives buried in the sand and builds a J-shaped tube around itself. To protect its soft body as it darts out into the water column to grab food, the worm creates a chimney like extension to its underground tube.
Video shows mysterious animal passing by Austin home
A resident in Travis Heights caught a mysterious animal on their ring camera. Do you know what creature this might be?
A resident in Travis Heights caught a mysterious animal on their ring camera. Do you know what creature this might be?
Ukraine zoo workers who stayed behind to care for animals found shot to death
Two EcoPark zoo workers in Ukraine who stayed behind to help care for animals at the facility — despite Russian shelling — were found dead, officials said.
Two EcoPark zoo workers in Ukraine who stayed behind to help care for animals at the facility — despite Russian shelling — were found dead, officials said.
Texas man fatally shoots neighbor after dispute over loose dog, continues doing yardwork: deputies
The 70-year-old Texas man put the gun in his truck before returning to his yard work "as if nothing ever happened." He was arrested and booked on a charge of murder.
The 70-year-old Texas man put the gun in his truck before returning to his yard work "as if nothing ever happened." He was arrested and booked on a charge of murder.
Several puppies available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive!
If you are looking to adopt a puppy, now is your chance! Austin Pets Alive! has several puppies up for adoption at the Town Lake Animal Center location.
If you are looking to adopt a puppy, now is your chance! Austin Pets Alive! has several puppies up for adoption at the Town Lake Animal Center location.
Austin Pets Alive! in need of adopters, fosters for 20 canine parvovirus survivors
Anyone interested in adopting or fostering one of these puppies can go to APA!'s Town Lake Adoption Center Easter Sunday from noon until 6 p.m.
Anyone interested in adopting or fostering one of these puppies can go to APA!'s Town Lake Adoption Center Easter Sunday from noon until 6 p.m.
Two dogs in Montgomery County with collars, microchips found shot to death; one decapitated
It's hard to fathom what would happen to two playful pups, Murphy and dog neighbor, Diva, after the playful pups ran off through an open gate on April 6.
It's hard to fathom what would happen to two playful pups, Murphy and dog neighbor, Diva, after the playful pups ran off through an open gate on April 6.
'All we can do is pray': Prized horses buried in snow during North Dakota's historic blizzard
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
Venomous blue dragons washing on shore along Texas beaches
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
Dolphin found dead after being impaled on Florida beach, law enforcement says
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
Don't feed birds this spring!
The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota is asking people to not fill bird feeders or birdbaths to help stop the spread of bird flu this spring.
The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota is asking people to not fill bird feeders or birdbaths to help stop the spread of bird flu this spring.
Kisses from your dog may contain deadly bacteria, study says
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
San Antonio Zoo offering free admission to military children on April 20
Military children can have free admission to the San Antonio Zoo on Wednesday, April 20.
Military children can have free admission to the San Antonio Zoo on Wednesday, April 20.
Austin Animal Center, Forklift Danceworks team up for performances
The stories of Austin Animal Center workers, dog lovers, and their dogs will be showcased through dance at the event.
The stories of Austin Animal Center workers, dog lovers, and their dogs will be showcased through dance at the event.
Unsightly deer concerns Coloradoans, wildlife officials respond
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
San Antonio Zoo welcomes new jaguar Frida, cubs may be coming soon
A new jaguar has arrived at San Antonio Zoo! Her name is Frida, and the zoo hopes to have her breed with their male jaguar, B'alam.
A new jaguar has arrived at San Antonio Zoo! Her name is Frida, and the zoo hopes to have her breed with their male jaguar, B'alam.
Dolphin dies after reportedly being harassed by Texas beachgoers
Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."
Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."
Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
Video shows man saving goose from python's coils
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.