Pets and Animals

It is snake season in Texas. In Hays County, as land development accelerates, snakes are popping up after being displaced from their original habitats.

An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.

Austin-area homeowners are complaining of bothersome critters becoming more prevalent. One of the main reasons for that is something you see all over the city: construction.

A live rabid bat was found at the Tanger Outlets in San Marcos over the weekend and officials are looking for a group of teenagers seen interacting with it.

The marks extended up the child's arm.

A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for donations of small pets to feed predators at the zoo.

Noodles, a dog who went missing after his owner's car was stolen in South Austin, has been found and is back home.

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

A Caldwell County Constable's deputy made a rather "disturbing discovery" on patrol over the weekend: discarded animal remains.

Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.