Canada's last killer whale in captivity dies at Marineland theme park

A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died.

So Florida: Massive alligator crushes through metal fence at Florida golf course

It's a competition no one asked for – how would a metal fence fair against an alligator? Easy answer – it doesn't, and the alligator definitely wins! But, the video is awesome to watch.

Cat of the Weekend: Kiva at Texas Humane Heroes
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Kiva is looking for a forever home that will shower her with love and attention. This two-year-old domestic shorthair loves playtime and absolutely loves laying in your lap. She is very sweet and motivated and would fit with so many families. She is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes in Leander.

Pet of the Weekend: Tigerlily at Texas Humane Heroes
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Meet Tigerlily! At just under two yeras old, she is a sweet and adventurous pooch who just likes to hang out and get silly. She is available for adoption through Texas Humane Heroes.

Husky dog who was called 'ugly' for crooked smile finds family who drives 2.6K miles to adopt him

A funny-faced Husky named Harvey, who some people called "ugly," was adopted last month by a Washington family who drove 2,600 miles roundtrip over six days to pick him up in Southern California.

Watch: ‘Elusive’ lynx caught on camera in snowy Maine forest

The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.

Arizona man indicted, accused of trying to sell tiger cub on social media

Phoenix Police say 25-year-old Carlos Alcaraz was arrested after officers negotiated the sale of the animal before serving a search warrant at a home near 27th Avenue and Baseline Road.

Florida man shoots alligator as it attacked dog in backyard: 'My heart just dropped'

We expect to see alligators in lakes around Florida, but what about in your backyard? A Deltona homeowner who asked not to be identified had to think fast when a gator started attacking his chocolate lab.

Pet of the Week: Loki from PAWS
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Loki is an 8 to 9 year old Siberian Husky who has been at Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services since November. He loves people (including kids!) and he's hoping to find a forever home.

Watch: Curious koala crawls into gas station and climbs employee

Volunteer wildlife rescuer Jemma Manfre told local media that the koala was “pretty chill” and sitting in a service area behind the counter.

Crews feed starving cows during California storms

As winter weather continues to pummel California, Humboldt County officials have taken drastic measures to keep herds of cattle alive.

Dog badly injured after bobcat sneaks into Arizona home

A bobcat in southern Arizona found a comfy and warm place to rest inside someone's home, but it appears the big cat actually attacked the family's dog badly. We have how you can help the pup.

Illegal African cat high on cocaine rescued in Cincinnati neighborhood

Hamilton County, Ohio, dog wardens responded on Jan. 28 to reports of a "leopard" being spotted in a tree in Oakley, a Cincinnati neighborhood.

UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic

While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.

Snowmobiler nearly crushed by angry moose when animal charges in Idaho

The man who recorded the video said had his brother not jumped off the snowmobile when he did, he would have been crushed between the moose and handlebars of the vehicle.