Fossils reveal a new dinosaur species that was the size of dogs

The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.

Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in Iowa

A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.

Penguins at London Zoo post letters to Santa

Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.

Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo

Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.

47 live chickens found in car at border

Border patrol agents got quite a surprise when they inspected a car... 47 chickens.

COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests

Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.

Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet

From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Roadrunner 'hitchhikes' from Nevada to Maine

A greater roadrunner, a species native to the Southwest, hitched a ride in the storage area of a moving van that a man drove from Las Vegas to Westbrook, Maine.

Coyotes are making Long Island their home

Biologists expect coyotes to easily integrate into habitats across Long Island and fully colonize within a decade or two. Experts explain how to avoid conflicts and confrontations.

Ring camera catches jogger rescuing pets from California house fire: 'Special kind of person'

The jogger spotted smoke rising from the home and ran up to alert the family, but no one was home. He told the homeowner over her Ring camera that her house was on fire, and when she heard the smoke alarms going off, she gave him the door code so he could save their four pets: two dachshunds, a cat, and a rabbit.

Orphaned, malnourished baby pumas find new home at Memphis Zoo

Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.

3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo

The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.