New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside

A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.

Roaming mountain lion released from Oakland Zoo to South Bay wilderness

A mountain lion that had been roaming around the residential streets of San Francisco was released this week into the wild, Oakland Zoo officials said Friday.

North Carolina coast 'mysterious mass' identified: What is the blob?

The National Park Service, which maintains Cape Lookout National Seashore where the blob was found, said it had identified the mysterious mass.

Bobcat kittens adopted by Carole Baskin, Big Cat Rescue after mom passes

Three bobcat kittens were orphaned after their mom was hit by a car earlier this month. They were rescued and a famous family is now taking them in.

White dolphin spotted swimming off California coast

A white Risso's dolphin was spotted Friday by a group of whale watchers off the Southern California coastline.

Serious monkey business: Researchers find origins of Florida colony

A colony of monkeys has lived for about 70 years in urban South Florida, near jets taking off from a nearby airport and fuel storage tanks. No one was quite sure where they came from -- until now.

Orlando man coaxes pup onto paddleboard in Lake Highland rescue

An Orlando architect can now be considered a type of local superhero, at least to his Lake Highland Park neighbors. 

Viral video shows golden retriever surfing along beach

A viral video from Jukin Media showed a Golden Retriever amazingly balancing his skills on a surfboard earlier this month.

VIDEO: Tiger seen playing with murder suspect prior to his arrest

The video shows the tiger, named India, rolling around on the floor and playing tug of war with Cuevas in a seemingly empty living room.