New York ranked third in dog attacks on mail carriers, USPS says
Dog attacks on mail carriers are on the rise nationwide, with New York ranking third, behind California and Texas for the number of attacks on postal workers. Mail carriers were attacked by dogs more than 5,300 times in 2022.
Dog attacks on mail carriers are on the rise nationwide, with New York ranking third, behind California and Texas for the number of attacks on postal workers. Mail carriers were attacked by dogs more than 5,300 times in 2022.
Watch: Adorable red wolf pups learn to howl from parents
The red wolf is the most endangered wolf species in the world, even declared extinct in the wild in 1980.
The red wolf is the most endangered wolf species in the world, even declared extinct in the wild in 1980.
Here are the US cities, states where mail carriers are bit by dogs the most
More than 3,500 Postal Service workers were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail in 2022, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
More than 3,500 Postal Service workers were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail in 2022, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Kittens rescued in Tennessee may lose eyes, rescue says
“Our emotions have taken a beating, to say the least,” the rescue posted on Facebook.
“Our emotions have taken a beating, to say the least,” the rescue posted on Facebook.
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."
"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."
NYC's Animal Care Centers encouraging adoptions of big dogs
This May, Animal Care Centers of New York are dropping their adoption fee for dogs over 40 pounds to just $5 on Wednesdays.
This May, Animal Care Centers of New York are dropping their adoption fee for dogs over 40 pounds to just $5 on Wednesdays.
Beloved upstate NY swan babies rescued after mother was eaten, police say
The town of Manlius in upstate New York is mourning the loss of Faye, a swan who was stolen from the village pond over the weekend along with her four cygnets.
The town of Manlius in upstate New York is mourning the loss of Faye, a swan who was stolen from the village pond over the weekend along with her four cygnets.
California goats grazing to prevent wildfires could lose their jobs due to state labor law
Goats are used to graze CA vegetation which could dry out during the summer, provide tinder for wildfires
Goats are used to graze CA vegetation which could dry out during the summer, provide tinder for wildfires
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
‘Positively regal’ dog rescued after scaling England’s tallest mountain
The dog became injured and too exhausted to make the long trek back down the mountain, according to the rescue crew.
The dog became injured and too exhausted to make the long trek back down the mountain, according to the rescue crew.
Watch: Critically endangered tortoise hatches at Australian zoo
So far, eight adorable hatchlings have left the nest and are exploring their habitats.
So far, eight adorable hatchlings have left the nest and are exploring their habitats.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
'This is still not acceptable!': 24 dogs dumped in Indiana as search for owner continues
The shelter said while the owner left the dogs in a contained location, it calls the actions unacceptable.
The shelter said while the owner left the dogs in a contained location, it calls the actions unacceptable.
Escaped husky leaves behind mess after ‘party’ at shelter, employees say
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Video shows car plow through doggy daycare
Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.
Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.