Feral pigs flummox Puerto Rico, infiltrate communities
Thousands of Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are snorting and squealing their way across Puerto Rico in what many fear has become an unstoppable quest to eat and reproduce on an island struggling to stop them.
Thousands of Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are snorting and squealing their way across Puerto Rico in what many fear has become an unstoppable quest to eat and reproduce on an island struggling to stop them.
Under spending bill, Plum Island could be cleaned up, conserved
Plum Island, a mysterious piece of land in Long Island Sound, for years has housed a government animal disease research facility.
Plum Island, a mysterious piece of land in Long Island Sound, for years has housed a government animal disease research facility.
Man mauled to death by pet hippo he described as 'like a son'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Appeals court upholds ruling over Bronx Zoo elephant
An appellate court has upheld a lower court’s ruling dismissing a petition from an animal rights group for an elephant in the Bronx Zoo to get human-like rights and be moved to a sanctuary.
An appellate court has upheld a lower court’s ruling dismissing a petition from an animal rights group for an elephant in the Bronx Zoo to get human-like rights and be moved to a sanctuary.
Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Florida golfer snatches ball stuck on alligator's tail
Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.
Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.
Second young elephant dies from virus at upstate NY zoo
A second young elephant has died at a central New York zoo despite frantic efforts by staff to combat a lethal virus.
A second young elephant has died at a central New York zoo despite frantic efforts by staff to combat a lethal virus.
COVID-19 pandemic hits bird populations across region
The year 2020 has been for the birds, but it's also had a major impact on birds themselves.
The year 2020 has been for the birds, but it's also had a major impact on birds themselves.
Snow leopard tests positive for coronavirus at Kentucky zoo
A snow leopard at a Kentucky zoo is the first in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus.
A snow leopard at a Kentucky zoo is the first in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus.
Baby elephant at zoo in Syracuse dies suddenly
A baby elephant at a Syracuse zoo died from a virus just before his second birthday. Ajay, an Asian elephant calf, died on Wednesday.
A baby elephant at a Syracuse zoo died from a virus just before his second birthday. Ajay, an Asian elephant calf, died on Wednesday.
Puppy rescued from alligator's jaws becomes newest 'deputy dog' for Florida sheriff's office
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
Humpback whale spotted in Hudson River off Manhattan
A humpback whale was spotted swimming in the Hudson River off Manhattan and may still be in the area.
A humpback whale was spotted swimming in the Hudson River off Manhattan and may still be in the area.
Unsold Long Island oysters being brought to sanctuaries
The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.
The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.
Australian zoo animals tear open Christmas gifts to kick off holiday season
The South Australian Zoo released video of some of their furry residents opening Christmas gifts early to kickoff the holidays.
The South Australian Zoo released video of some of their furry residents opening Christmas gifts early to kickoff the holidays.
Zoo successfully rehabilitates snow leopard cubs that couldn't walk
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
Officials issue alert as coyotes make new home on Long Island
People on Long Island are on alert for coyotes after several have been spotted in Nassau County and in Queens.
People on Long Island are on alert for coyotes after several have been spotted in Nassau County and in Queens.
Carole Baskin: Tiger at Big Cat Rescue 'nearly tore off' arm of volunteer who didn't follow protocol
A volunteer with Big Cat Rescue in Tampa is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a tiger. The woman's arm was nearly torn off.
A volunteer with Big Cat Rescue in Tampa is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a tiger. The woman's arm was nearly torn off.
Video shows birth of rare Philippine mouse-deer at zoo in Poland
A mouse-deer, an endangered animal endemic to the Philippines, was born at a zoo in Poland last month.
A mouse-deer, an endangered animal endemic to the Philippines, was born at a zoo in Poland last month.
Video: Sharks attack school of fish off New York City beach
Drone footage shows a school of bunker fish twisting and turning as some sharks give chase.
Drone footage shows a school of bunker fish twisting and turning as some sharks give chase.
Oklahoma zoo shares ultrasound of baby elephant due in 2022
The elephant calf will be the fourth for 25-year-old Asian elephant Asha.
The elephant calf will be the fourth for 25-year-old Asian elephant Asha.