Video: Young lions frolic in their 1st ‘big’ snowfall

Adorable video captured young lions at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium frolicking in their first “big” snowfall.

Florida police block 12-foot alligator from walking across highway

Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.

Dog, owner rescued from frigid waters in bay near Bayonne park

A dog and its owner were back on dry land after they were rescued from the icy waters off a park in Bayonne, said city officials.

Caught on camera: Guard attacked by pitbull in San Francisco Public Library

A San Francisco Public Library security guard is recovering, after being attacked by a patron's pitbull on Sunday. The entire attack was captured on cell phone video and posted to social media.

Betty White Challenge: LI animal shelter sees influx of donations

Little Shelter Animal Rescue has gotten more than $11,000 in recent donations made in honor of the late Betty White. The money will go directly toward the care of animals.

The Betty White Challenge to mark what would have been her 100th birthday

Monday would have been entertainer Betty White's 100th birthday. People are marking the day by donating $5 to local animal shelters and rescues in the 'Betty White Challenge.'

Michigan Humane looking for home for 30-pound cat named Mister

A big cat with almost as big a personality, Mister the Cat is "going to want to curl up next to you and watch movies all day. As long as you're with him, he's going to be happy. He's going to make someone the best friend."

Betty White Challenge: Ways to honor late actress on Jan. 17, day she would have turned 100

On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans and many organizations planned to pay homage to the late icon. Here are some ways you can honor the legendary actress too.

VIDEO: Dog appears unimpressed with snow in Georgia

The owner can be heard saying: “There’s my snow dog, refusing to come outside…she’s not having it.”

New Zealand man finds dead cockroach in ear after 3 days

Zane Wedding said he started feeling immense pressure in his ear after a day of swimming and assumed it was just water that got stuck. He would later find what actually got stuck in his ear was something far more creepy and crawly.

Winter makes final return home as CMA staff release ashes into Gulf of Mexico

Passing an urn made of Himalayan Sea salt one to the next, staff from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium said their final goodbyes as the cremated remains of Winter the dolphin were released into the Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning. 

Amazing rescue: Dog ran away in August wildfire, rescued in feet of snow

Russ escaped while his owner was being evacuated from Tahoe during a deadly wildfire and was found just weeks ago in the mountain snow.

Hernando deputies search for person who cinched zip-tie around dog's neck

Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw. 

Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement

A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.

Video: Flock of birds swarms Texas mall parking lot

Kenna Mitchell captured unnerving video of swarms of birds on top of cars and flying around a Texas parking lot.

Britain's largest ‘sea dragon’ unearthed at water reserve

A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”