Pets and Animals

A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.

The city of Pflugerville is turning once again to a rather unusual solution to tame unwanted vegetation and brush in its city parks: goats.

The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.

A man was arrested after being accused of breaking into Austin Pets Alive!, resulting in the death of one dog and the injuries of five others.

Meet Steeler, TSA’s 2025 top canine of the year!

A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.

One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.

After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.

Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.

It is snake season in Texas. In Hays County, as land development accelerates, snakes are popping up after being displaced from their original habitats.

An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.