Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
Williamson County offering horse course for owners in Georgetown
The Williamson County Horse Course is, of course, an important course on the healthy maintenance of a horse. Horse owners interested in the course can attend in person or online.
The Williamson County Horse Course is, of course, an important course on the healthy maintenance of a horse. Horse owners interested in the course can attend in person or online.
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
Rounding up pets large and small animal rescue groups aid Texas tornado recovery
'When there is a human need, there is also an animal need'
'When there is a human need, there is also an animal need'
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
7-year-old boy pens sweet letters for future adopters of his foster dog
Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."
Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."
Kangaroo joey struggles to get into mother's pouch at San Antonio Zoo
Guests can visit Poseidon in Kangaroo Krossing at the San Antonio Zoo, along with his mother and all of the other roos.
Guests can visit Poseidon in Kangaroo Krossing at the San Antonio Zoo, along with his mother and all of the other roos.
Austin Animal Center, Forklift Danceworks to host free community event promoting rescue animals
Austin Animal Center is partnering with Forklift Danceworks to host a free day-long event that will feature waived adoption fees, activity booths and a special performance.
Austin Animal Center is partnering with Forklift Danceworks to host a free day-long event that will feature waived adoption fees, activity booths and a special performance.
Minnesota Zoo's 12-year-old tiger 'Putin' dies
The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Amur tiger, Putin.
The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Amur tiger, Putin.
National Puppy Day: Top dog names, adopted breeds by state
In honor of National Puppy Day, Top Data has revealed the top names and adopted breeds by state.
In honor of National Puppy Day, Top Data has revealed the top names and adopted breeds by state.
Austin Pets Alive! offers assistance for pets affected by tornadoes
The animal shelter will assist with finding temporary homes, food and other pet needs for people, following the tornadoes in Round Rock, Elgin, and Granger, Texas.
The animal shelter will assist with finding temporary homes, food and other pet needs for people, following the tornadoes in Round Rock, Elgin, and Granger, Texas.
Dog helps Ukraine’s Emergency Service clear explosive devices
The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.
The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.
Birds euthanized at animal sanctuary due to avian flu
The virus is often spread to domestic poultry by infected wild birds.
The virus is often spread to domestic poultry by infected wild birds.
Tomball woman frantic to find one of three dogs stolen from her home
"Then it really hit me, when I started watching the others, and they were upset something had happened, but I didn't know what," said Ham.
"Then it really hit me, when I started watching the others, and they were upset something had happened, but I didn't know what," said Ham.
Spring's hidden dangers that could be deadly to your pets
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and also offers a good way to help educate pet owners on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them.
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and also offers a good way to help educate pet owners on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them.
Animal rescue group works to save pets from Ukraine war zone, and reunite them with owners
They are working with shelters across Europe to get animals safely across the border and reuniting any pets - with refugee families. And now – they’re assisting with a struggling children’s hospital.
They are working with shelters across Europe to get animals safely across the border and reuniting any pets - with refugee families. And now – they’re assisting with a struggling children’s hospital.
Iditarod winner: Brent Sass wins 50th anniversary race
Brent Sass crossed the finish line Tuesday morning in Nome, Alaska with a time of 8 days, 14 hours, 38 minutes, and 43 seconds to win the 50th running of the Iditarod sled dog race.
Brent Sass crossed the finish line Tuesday morning in Nome, Alaska with a time of 8 days, 14 hours, 38 minutes, and 43 seconds to win the 50th running of the Iditarod sled dog race.
Labs still reign as America's most popular dog breed; newcomer ranks top 5
Labrador retrievers are still man's top best friend in the U.S., but a certain breed just strutted its way into the top five for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.
Labrador retrievers are still man's top best friend in the U.S., but a certain breed just strutted its way into the top five for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.
Baby quokka peeks out of mom's pouch, makes debut at Australia zoo
A baby quokka made its debut appearance at a zoo in Australia, peeking out of its mom's pouch for the first time on Friday.
A baby quokka made its debut appearance at a zoo in Australia, peeking out of its mom's pouch for the first time on Friday.