'Squiggly shark' with 'rare' deformity hooked in Titusville: 'I feel bad keeping this one'

A “squiggly shark" with an apparent tail deformity was discovered in Titusville earlier this month – and researchers have revealed a possible explanation to why the big fish looks the way it does.

Adopt Blue from PAWS Shelter of Central Texas
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Blue is a 4.5 year old American Staffie mix. He's a happy and friendly dog who is looking for his forever home.

Adopt Chaplin at Austin Pets Alive!
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Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow takes a trip to Austin Pets Alive to meet Chaplin.

Adopt Pumba at Austin Pets Alive!
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Pumba is a friendly pup looking for his forever home! He is available for adoption from Austin Pets Alive!

How to keep pets safe this summer

With temperatures in the upper 90s, it can be dangerous for pets. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera asked experts for some tips to keep our furry friends safe.

Pet of the Week: Velvet from APA!
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Velvet is a 2-year-old chill dog who likes to cuddle. She's not a huge fan of cats, but she's great with kids. She's at Austin Pets Alive! hoping to find her forever home.

Expedition spots only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal

Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.

The Great Escape: Camels break loose at Ohio amusement park

An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.

Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn

The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.

Lawsuit against new luxury airline for dogs dismissed

A lawsuit involving a new luxury airline designed for dogs has been settled just days after the company’s inaugural flight.

Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'

A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.

Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo

The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.

Pet of the Weekend: Samba
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FOX 7 Austin's Adaleigh Rowe caught up with a spokesperson with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to talk about Samba.

Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo

As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.

Watch: Vermont bear rescued after weeks-long ordeal with head stuck in bucket

For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.