3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo

The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.

VIDEO: Momma bear, cubs visit Wyoming police station

The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."

'Her legacy will live on': Memorial being planned after Winter the dolphin dies

Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.

Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration

Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.

Dogs of the New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon featured about 25,000 athletes and drew tens of thousands of spectators along the 26.2-mile course. Many of those spectators had four legs and fur.

Florida man who beat, stabbed and stuffed puppy in suitcase sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes new baby elephant to the herd

The Fort Worth zoo has been hiding a very sweet secret: A baby elephant was born at the zoo three weeks ago.

Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies

“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"

Austin Animal Services Office launches public dashboard

The Austin Animal Services Office says the main goal of the new dashboard is to create greater transparency in a format that is easier to use.

Austin Pets Alive! renews no-kill shelter contract with city

APA! takes in stray and surrendered animals from the taxpayer-funded Austin Animal Center as part of its mission to prevent euthanizations.

Austin City Council to take up Austin Pets Alive! resolution

City council members will be voting on whether to keep the animal shelter at its current location on Cesar Chavez in downtown Austin.

Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island

The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.

K-9 hero stabbed multiple times while taking down 2 suspects wanted for kidnapping, torture of woman

At home, with his family, Sam is called Samuel, Samson, Slam. But after singlehandedly taking down two suspects in the kidnapping and torture of a woman on March 29 of this year — “K-9 Sam” is called a hero.

Filly dies from training injury at Santa Anita’s fall meet

So far this year, 19 horses have died from racing or training incidents or other causes at Santa Anita. The track reported 20 deaths in 2020.