Balloon kills whale in North Carolina
The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.
Deer leaps over startled bicyclist in South Carolina
A startled bicyclist got up close and personal with a deer in South Carolina.
Woman killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona
A woman was killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona. There were no witnesses nearby, but her husband says he saw a bucket of spilled corn nearby, leading investigators to think she was feeding the elk.
Cats actually have hundreds of facial expressions, study finds
We all know cats’ purrs and meows, but how do they interact with each other? By way of nearly 300 different facial expressions, a new study found.
DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China
D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.
Bear in Florida steals $45 Taco Bell delivery off someone's porch moments after it was dropped off
An Orlando-area family had their food delivery stolen off their front porch by a black bear, and the whole incident was caught on camera.
Missing golden retriever found safe after being gone for nearly 5 months
Molly, who went missing in June, was recently found in a corn field by a farmer who quite literally bumped into her.
Watch: Cat named Loki photobombs marriage proposal
Pretty fitting behavior for a cat named after the god of mischief.
19-day search for puppy ends happily after community rallies to find her
Homeward Bound the movie came to life in Maricopa this month as a 19-day search for a puppy lost in the desert came to an end. She was thin, matted and scared, but she's home.
Alligator at Grant Park beach; South Milwaukee police rescue reptile
The South Milwaukee Police Department posted on Mondaym Nov. 6 about a discovery at a beach in Grant Park – something you would not expect.
Adopt Cleo from Austin Pets Alive!
Cleo is a 1-year-old terrier who is an absolute love bug. She is looking for her forever home, and she is available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive!
Adopt Chupado at Austin Pets Alive!
Meet Chupado! He's an energetic 5-month-old puppy looking for his forever home. He is available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive!
Study reveals rats have an imagination
Researchers conducted an experiment using virtual reality to test rats cognitive thinking.
Watch: Baby Emperor penguin hatches at SeaWorld
Welcome to the world baby penguin!
Watch: Sumatran tiger cubs born at Nashville Zoo get checkup
Three Sumatran tigers have been born at a zoo in Tennessee. Nashville Zoo officials announced that the two female and one male cubs were born Oct. 20.
Irish police investigate high-value bull sperm heist on farm
Two tanks containing a substantial quantity of cattle semen were stolen from the Ballyness Road area over the course of a few days.
Watch: Kitten rescued after getting stuck in car dashboard trying to escape new owner
In Australia, a kitten, possibly attempting an escape, found itself in a tight spot within a car's dashboard during its first ride with a new owner.
Watch: Dolphins guide lost whale and calf back to migration route in heartwarming display
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
POTW: Nerf at WCRAS
Sweet little one-year-old Nerf is waiting for her furever home at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.