Cargo plane returns to JFK Airport after horse escapes stall

The pilot of the Boeing 747 operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic said due to the plane's weight, he had to dump 20 tons of fuel before going back to New York.

‘Puking’ pūteketeke named New Zealand's bird of the century thanks to John Oliver

Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest.

Lion captured after escaping from circus near Rome, Italy

Videos posted on social media appeared to show the lion, named Kimba, roaming the residential streets of the seaside town Ladispoli.

Meet Cocoa at Austin Animal Center
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This six-year-old sweet girl has been waiting for her forever home for 600 days at Austin Animal Center. If you're looking for a furry friend to bring home for the holidays, she's free to a good home.

Pet of the Week: Schotzi from P.A.W.S.
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Schotzi is a 10-year-old girl who has been living in a foster home. The Pflugerville Animal Shelter says she's great with dogs, cats, and kids and would be great in any home.

Goats back to tackle vegetation on Butler Hike and Bike Trail

PHOTOS: The goats are back on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail, munching along and cleaning up poison ivy and other invasive plant species.

Giant pandas land safely in China marking end of an era in DC

Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji landed safely in China on Thursday, marking the end of an era that began over 50 years ago and saw millions fall in love with the adorable and captivating giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Balloon kills whale in North Carolina

The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.

Woman killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona

A woman was killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona. There were no witnesses nearby, but her husband says he saw a bucket of spilled corn nearby, leading investigators to think she was feeding the elk.

Cats actually have hundreds of facial expressions, study finds

We all know cats’ purrs and meows, but how do they interact with each other? By way of nearly 300 different facial expressions, a new study found.

DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China

D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.