Chinese president Xi signals more pandas will be coming to the United States

The bears have long been the symbol of the U.S.-China friendship since Beijing gifted a pair of pandas to the National Zoo in Washington in 1972.

TSA's K-9 adoption program: How you can take home a dog not cut out for agency

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowing certain dogs, deemed unfit for government work or retired, to be adopted through the Canine Adoption Agency in San Antonio, Texas.

These are the most popular pet names of 2023, according to Rover

Rover released its most popular pet names of 2023, drawing from millions of pet names submitted by pet parents on the pet care app.

WCRAS to hold free dog adoptions this weekend to make space

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be offering free dog adoptions Nov. 17-19 to help make space in its overcrowded kennels.

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.