Alaska Zoo takes in orphaned polar bear found wandering alone
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains
In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.
In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.
Watch: Oklahoma firefighters rescue dog stuck in frozen lake
Oklahoma City Fire Department Stations 30 and 40 responded to the rescue. Video of the rescue shows one firefighter who used a paddle boat to reach the dog.
Oklahoma City Fire Department Stations 30 and 40 responded to the rescue. Video of the rescue shows one firefighter who used a paddle boat to reach the dog.
Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
Animal rescue needs help to continue mission
Since 2013, Meredith Festa has been running Paws Unite People, a nonprofit that for years has helped abused and neglected dogs and cats from overseas. But now Festa, who has done for others over the past decade, needs help to continue her mission.
Since 2013, Meredith Festa has been running Paws Unite People, a nonprofit that for years has helped abused and neglected dogs and cats from overseas. But now Festa, who has done for others over the past decade, needs help to continue her mission.
Nevada man accused of abandoning dog at dump, poisoning another
Apolonio Aniceto, 85, is charged with two counts of felony animal abuse.
Apolonio Aniceto, 85, is charged with two counts of felony animal abuse.
Virginia zoo gets rare hippopotamus for Christmas
No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses ...
No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses ...
Relocated ‘nuisance’ bear travels nearly 1,000 miles, returns to national park
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
New York animal shelter to close its doors, citing inhabitable conditions
A popular animal shelter in Mount Vernon is getting ready to close its doors for good next month, citing inhabitable conditions.
A popular animal shelter in Mount Vernon is getting ready to close its doors for good next month, citing inhabitable conditions.
Baby chimp at Kansas zoo who won over hearts on social media found dead in mother's arms
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
Watch: Playful otters show off slip and slide skills in the snow
The adorable otters were caught on camera making the most of a recent Seattle snowfall.
The adorable otters were caught on camera making the most of a recent Seattle snowfall.
Bystanders save horse that fell through ice: ‘It’s just what you do’
If you saw a horse fall through ice in the middle of a lake, what would you do to save it?
If you saw a horse fall through ice in the middle of a lake, what would you do to save it?
Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.
Missouri brothers' capture of 35-pound raccoon will likely go down in records books
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
Traveling with dog during holiday? Make sure to plan, experts say
Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.
Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.
Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
P-22, LA's famous mountain lion, remembered at memorial hike at Griffith Park
P-22, the iconic mountain lion who roamed Los Angeles, was euthanized Saturday.
P-22, the iconic mountain lion who roamed Los Angeles, was euthanized Saturday.
'Sad cat’ named Ellie surrendered by owner because animal 'wanted to cuddle,' then goes viral
A tweet featuring Ellie, a black-and-white cat living in Virginia, went viral after it revealed an owner surrendered Ellie for being too cuddly. Ellie is now set to be adopted.
A tweet featuring Ellie, a black-and-white cat living in Virginia, went viral after it revealed an owner surrendered Ellie for being too cuddly. Ellie is now set to be adopted.
Pit bull helps owner cross icy Nebraska driveway
A helpful pit bull assisted his owner walk up an icy driveway after he struggled to get traction in Kearney, Nebraska on December 8.
A helpful pit bull assisted his owner walk up an icy driveway after he struggled to get traction in Kearney, Nebraska on December 8.