Joro spiders invade parts of northern Georgia
The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.
The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.
Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.
Ohio officers hold funeral procession for police dog after sudden death
“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.
“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.
PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
Florida woman accused of starving dogs, killing one of them: police
She's facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
She's facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
Senators urge emergency protections for wolves
Democratic lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to enact emergency protections for gray wolves in the U.S. West. Wolves bounced back from widespread extermination last century. But hunters and farmers say wolf packs prey on deer and elk herds and periodically kill livestock. Republican-backed state laws in Montana and Idaho make it easier to kill wolves.
Democratic lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to enact emergency protections for gray wolves in the U.S. West. Wolves bounced back from widespread extermination last century. But hunters and farmers say wolf packs prey on deer and elk herds and periodically kill livestock. Republican-backed state laws in Montana and Idaho make it easier to kill wolves.
Phoenix cat chases away coyote from his home
A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."
A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."
Lawmakers pen letter to Fauci, NIH over funding for alleged experiments with puppies
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she wants Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH to respond to allegations that the agency funded $1.68 million overseas experiments that involved abusing puppies.
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she wants Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH to respond to allegations that the agency funded $1.68 million overseas experiments that involved abusing puppies.
New animal shelter opens in Central Islip
A brand new, $9M state-of-the-art animal shelter has opened in Central Islip, with 82 kennels, displays for cats and dogs, outdoor pens for exercise, and a full surgical suite.
A brand new, $9M state-of-the-art animal shelter has opened in Central Islip, with 82 kennels, displays for cats and dogs, outdoor pens for exercise, and a full surgical suite.
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Dog owners could face jail, $27,000 fines for putting pets on vegetarian diet
While some people are going vegetarian, putting their pet on the same diet could lead to fines or jail.
While some people are going vegetarian, putting their pet on the same diet could lead to fines or jail.
Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
VIDEO: Fort Worth police rescue kitten alongside Texas interstate
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
Alligator gar caught in Kansas for the first time ever
Biologists are studying how the fish could have ended up in one of the state's rivers
Biologists are studying how the fish could have ended up in one of the state's rivers
Elephants smash giant pumpkins in Oregon Zoo’s 'Squishing of the Squash'
A family of Asian elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week in an annual tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
A family of Asian elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week in an annual tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
Dog stuck in crevice in upstate New York rescued after 5 days
A 12-year-old dog named Liza went days without food or water at Minnewaska State Park Preserve but apparently survived by licking the damp walls of the crevice it had fallen into.
A 12-year-old dog named Liza went days without food or water at Minnewaska State Park Preserve but apparently survived by licking the damp walls of the crevice it had fallen into.
101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
UPDATE: Royal Oak Police capture missing domesticated African caracal cat that got loose
A domesticated African caracal has escaped from a Royal Oak home and the school district has been warned by police to keep an eye out for the animal.
A domesticated African caracal has escaped from a Royal Oak home and the school district has been warned by police to keep an eye out for the animal.
Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
Budweiser welcomes newborn Clydesdale named ‘Eminem’
"When your parent’s names are Marcie & Myles— it’s only right that your name is Eminem!" the ranch wrote on Facebook.
"When your parent’s names are Marcie & Myles— it’s only right that your name is Eminem!" the ranch wrote on Facebook.