Tiger’s coronavirus case sparks new warnings for pet owners
Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, and the first tiger in the world to contract it.
Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, and the first tiger in the world to contract it.
Tiger at NYC Bronx Zoo positive for coronavirus
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.
Tiger among animals officials find in search of South Texas home
The search warrant served was related to a narcotics investigation.
The search warrant served was related to a narcotics investigation.
Rat sightings could rise amid coronavirus outbreak, experts say
A disgusting ripple effect we could see as the coronavirus spreads across the United States -- an increase in rat sightings.
A disgusting ripple effect we could see as the coronavirus spreads across the United States -- an increase in rat sightings.
125-pound giraffe calf born at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne
The Brevard Zoo is welcoming a baby giraffe, which was born on Sunday in Melbourne.
The Brevard Zoo is welcoming a baby giraffe, which was born on Sunday in Melbourne.
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes in baby zebra
Walt Disney World said zebra weighs about 65 pounds and was born to mom Heidi.
Walt Disney World said zebra weighs about 65 pounds and was born to mom Heidi.
Brevard zoo staff raising orphaned bear cub
The cub is now about 6-weeks-old and is healthy and feeding well.
The cub is now about 6-weeks-old and is healthy and feeding well.
Wild Florida drive-thru safari park remains open during coronavirus shutdowns
For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!
For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!
Florida woman encounters massive hissing alligator in the Everglades
A woman in the Everglades had an up-close (and perhaps too-close) encounter with a massive, hissing alligator -- and she has the video to prove it.
A woman in the Everglades had an up-close (and perhaps too-close) encounter with a massive, hissing alligator -- and she has the video to prove it.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Parks & Wildlife on white-nose syndrome
Texas Parks & Wildlife bat specialist Nate Fuller joins Marcel Clarke to discuss white-nose syndrome, a disease threatening entire bat populations that was found in Central Texas.
Texas Parks & Wildlife bat specialist Nate Fuller joins Marcel Clarke to discuss white-nose syndrome, a disease threatening entire bat populations that was found in Central Texas.
Students, staff say bats are still inside school, cafeteria at East Austin College Prep
Last Wednesday parents received a letter from East Austin College Prep, saying they discovered a bat, but what the letter did not include was that it wasn't just one bat, but a colony of bats.
Last Wednesday parents received a letter from East Austin College Prep, saying they discovered a bat, but what the letter did not include was that it wasn't just one bat, but a colony of bats.
Texas Parks & Wildlife concerned for Austin bat population due to white-nose syndrome
Bats are an important part of the ecosystem here in Texas, and Fuller says Texas Parks and Wildlife are very concerned for the bat population in Austin.
Bats are an important part of the ecosystem here in Texas, and Fuller says Texas Parks and Wildlife are very concerned for the bat population in Austin.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
Texas farmer admits killing bald eagle after spreading fields with poison-laced corn
The bald eagle no longer has been an endangered species but has remained protected under the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
The bald eagle no longer has been an endangered species but has remained protected under the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Live bats removed from East Austin Elementary School
In a letter addressed to parents, Principal Rick Garner said that eight bats we're removed from the school after one of them came into contact with one a student. According to Garner, the bat only touched the student's jacket, however, Travis County Animal Control Services will be testing the bats for rabies.
In a letter addressed to parents, Principal Rick Garner said that eight bats we're removed from the school after one of them came into contact with one a student. According to Garner, the bat only touched the student's jacket, however, Travis County Animal Control Services will be testing the bats for rabies.
Vets extract beach towel after python swallows it whole
A pet python had to undergo an unusual procedure after it somehow swallowed a beach towel whole.
A pet python had to undergo an unusual procedure after it somehow swallowed a beach towel whole.
Pasco K-9 bitten by venomous snake while searching for missing baby in Everglades
K9 Phi was assisting the FBI with the continued search for baby Andrew Caballeiro, when he was bitten by the snake in the Everglades.
K9 Phi was assisting the FBI with the continued search for baby Andrew Caballeiro, when he was bitten by the snake in the Everglades.
Family finds venomous snake curled up behind toaster
An Australian family discovered a snake behind their toaster that was later identified as the eastern brown snake.
An Australian family discovered a snake behind their toaster that was later identified as the eastern brown snake.
5 years following #llamadrama, 1 of the 2 is still doing well in Chino Valley
Wednesday marks five years since two llamas were on the loose in Sun City, in a story that captivated the country and took the internet by storm.
Wednesday marks five years since two llamas were on the loose in Sun City, in a story that captivated the country and took the internet by storm.