Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star: Meet these other adorable animals stealing hearts

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star! Discover other adorable animals like Pesto the penguin, Rocky the orangutan, and Fiona the hippo who are capturing hearts worldwide with their unique charm and lovable antics.

Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, sparks viral makeup trend

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

NYPD welcomes nearly two dozen K-9 officers

The NYPD has recruited some "pawfect" new members of the force! Nearly two dozen dogs are now officially K-9 officers.

Giant, flying Joro spiders spotted near NJ: What to do if you see one, map

The large and vividly colored Joro spiders are making their way north and the question isn't if they're coming to the NYC area -- it's when. Here's how to find them, and what to do if one bites you.

NYC Parks Department proposes new fines for abandoning pets in public parks

The city's Parks Department is taking a stand against pet abandonment, with a new proposal that could see offenders face significant fines.

New York man facing charges after illegally owning 13-foot pet snake

The snake's owner admitted he was not prepared for how fast his pet would grow and that he recognized he could no longer care for it, authorities said.

80 animals shot to death in California, 1 man arrested: sheriff

Deputies found about 80 miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds had been killed.

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.

Venomous snake sighting in NJ county triggers police warning

Two separate sightings of the venomous northern copperhead snake in Somerset and Hunterdon counties have prompted warnings from NJ officials.

Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure

The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.

Arizona dog who has been at AAWL for more than 300 days needs a foster home

A two-year-old pup who has been at the Arizona Animal Welfare League for more than 300 days is in need of his forever home, or at the very least, a foster home.

Ohio trooper rescues injured kitten from busy highway, now awaiting adoption

A heartwarming video shows an Ohio state trooper rescuing an injured kitten from a busy highway in Canton. The Ohio State Highway Patrol released footage of the trooper stopping his vehicle on Interstate 77 to safely remove the black and white kitten.

Pets in the White House: From Rebecca the Raccoon to Billy Possum

There have only been three presidents who didn’t have pets at the White House: James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump. Here’s a look at White House pets of the past.