Cougar spotted on trail cam in Northern Minnesota

A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced. 

Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species

Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.

Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief

Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.

Fox tests positive for rabies in Wimberley

A fox that was found in Wimberley tested positive for rabies. The Hays County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to not touch, pet, or approach any fox.

Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds

In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.

Not from a horror film: When insects turn into ‘zombies’

This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.

Dog of the Weekend: Bubba
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FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow headed to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to introduce us to Bubba.

Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer

Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.

After being surrendered to shelter, 19-year-old dog showered with love by best friends

Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.

Last-minute Halloween costume ideas for people and pets

If you're still deciding on a Halloween costume this year, we have some easy, inexpensive last-minute ideas.

'He's like, I know I'm home': Arizona dog reunited with family after nearly a year

Jasper, a 13-year-old dog, went missing for nearly a year until a stranger found him, checked for a microchip, and reunited him with his family. Where was he? "He's not telling, so we suspect he went to Vegas."