Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
Connecticut woman's dogs shot, beheaded, skinned
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Deputy finds elderly dog nearly frozen to death, returns pet to owner
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
'He went running back into the house': Family's dog saves 1-year-old during fire
"Everything is gone that's really all I can say," said Janet Kelley. "We've been in our van piled up just living in there." They do still have each other though - thanks to their dog Blue.
"Everything is gone that's really all I can say," said Janet Kelley. "We've been in our van piled up just living in there." They do still have each other though - thanks to their dog Blue.
Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Dog's rescue from an unused well serves as a safety reminder
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
Cats of the Weekend: Manchester and Flow Water at Austin Pets Alive
Manchester and Flow Water are two special kitties now available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive. Manchester is a senior kitty with a little bit of anxiety, but she loves all the pets, chin scratches and love you can give her. Flow Water is four years old and has a bit of wheeze from a malformed esophagus, but is super sweet and loving as well.
Manchester and Flow Water are two special kitties now available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive. Manchester is a senior kitty with a little bit of anxiety, but she loves all the pets, chin scratches and love you can give her. Flow Water is four years old and has a bit of wheeze from a malformed esophagus, but is super sweet and loving as well.
St. Louis Zoo bear escapes from enclosure for second time in a month
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
Watch: Bald eagles, 'branch managers' work together to build nest
Team work makes the dream work during bald eagle nesting season.
Team work makes the dream work during bald eagle nesting season.
Dog of the Weekend: Rue at Austin Pets Alive!
Sweet little Rue is looking for a place to call home. This five-year-old mix is fully house-trained and great on a leash. While she would prefer to be the only dog in the home, she has lived with cats and kids as young as babies and loves all people. She is available for foster or adoption at Austin Pets Alive!
Sweet little Rue is looking for a place to call home. This five-year-old mix is fully house-trained and great on a leash. While she would prefer to be the only dog in the home, she has lived with cats and kids as young as babies and loves all people. She is available for foster or adoption at Austin Pets Alive!
Watch: Lion, tiger react to snow in California
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Pet of the Week: Ruby from PAWS
Ruby is a 3-month-old mixed breed. She has lots of puppy energy and gets along with everyone, including cats and dogs.
Ruby is a 3-month-old mixed breed. She has lots of puppy energy and gets along with everyone, including cats and dogs.
Freezing dog found tied to tree outside shelter during snowstorm
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.
Video shows dogs being rescued from alleged training facility for dog fighting
Floyd County Police rescued more than a dozen dogs they say were being conditioned and trained to fight. The animals were discovered on a property on Weathington Road.
Floyd County Police rescued more than a dozen dogs they say were being conditioned and trained to fight. The animals were discovered on a property on Weathington Road.
Austin Humane Society takes in 57 dogs rescued from Bastrop home
Three senior dogs, 45 adults, five puppies, and four neonates, most of which are small breeds, were rescued from a single home in Bastrop and transferred to the Austin Humane Society this month.
Three senior dogs, 45 adults, five puppies, and four neonates, most of which are small breeds, were rescued from a single home in Bastrop and transferred to the Austin Humane Society this month.
Proposed bill would ban dogs from sticking heads outside car windows
A newly filed Florida Senate Bill related to animal welfare could change how you travel with your dog.
A newly filed Florida Senate Bill related to animal welfare could change how you travel with your dog.
Toddler drops bottle near orangutan at LA Zoo: Watch what happens next
CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."
CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."
Watch: Rescuers save small dog trapped in rubble following earthquake in Turkey
The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.
The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.
Spencer, beloved Boston Marathon dog, dies after cancer battles
Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.
Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.
Dog vs shark: Standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.