Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
Dogs found with snouts taped shut in Irvine; woman arrested
The suspect, 21-year-old Gabriela Barrera, admitted to officers she taped the dogs' snouts shut to keep them from barking and nipping at the other dogs.
Bear surprises man relaxing outside his home: Video
A young black bear scared a man as he relaxed outside his Asheville, North Carolina, home on Wednesday.
Visitor seen taking selfie dangerously close to bison in Yellowstone National Park
Another visitor to the park recorded the woman taking a selfie while standing right next to a huge bison that was lying down on the grass on May 20.
Toothless 11-year-old dog saves dog brother from coyote attack in Mission Viejo
Earlier this month Vinny, the 11-year-old Maltese-Dachshund mix, heard his brother shrieking in pain after a coyote attack in their backyard. He jumped in to save him.
Rare white bison born at Wyoming state park
The park has seen an uptick in visitors hoping to get a glance of the cute calf.
Dog attacks 4-year-old Texas girl; owner being evicted by city
Four-year-old Sahirah was attacked by a pit bull mix while playing outside under the watch of her mother. She now has to wear a bandage over her face as her wounds heal.
Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home
A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.
Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes
Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.
Michigan lawmakers consider amending bill in order to outlaw certain surgical procedures for cats
Opponents of the bans argue that sometimes declawing is appropriate for cats and their owners
Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs
Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.
2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby
Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.
Kitten season at AAC
It's kitten season at the Austin Animal Center! Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow joins Jessica Compton with AAC and a few of these adorable kitties to talk about how people can help foster or adopt.
Kitten season at AAC
It's kitten season at the Austin Animal Center! Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow joins Jessica and a few of these adorable kitties to talk about how people can help foster or adopt.
Pet of the Weekend: Meet Chessie!
Chessie is a happy and playful pup looking for a forever home! He is available for adoption at Austin Animal Center.
Oregon Zoo's high-tech 'smart egg' could help save endangered California condor
The electronic replica condor egg was created by a 3D printer. It records sound, temperature, movement and other data critical to saving the species – one of the original animals included in the 1973 Endangered Species Act.
Scientists baffled over apparent coordinated attack by killer whales on boats
Spain’s Maritime Rescue service said that killer whales repeatedly ran into the Mustique, a 20-meter (65-foot) vessel sailing under a U.K. flag, late on Wednesday, rendering its rudder inoperative and cracking its hull. Spanish rescuers needed to pump out seawater before towing her to safety.
Cambodian reptile farm owner killed by crocodiles after falling into enclosure
There were about 40 crocodiles living in the enclosure during the tragic attack.
Pet of the Week: Clover from Austin Animal Center
Clover is about a year old. After she was hit by a truck, vets were able to save her life but not her back left leg so she has 3 legs now. She's very loving and calm and would love a forever home.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.