‘Tiger King’ star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment

The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma, against Lowe, his wife Lauren Lowe, the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.

'Giant' Florida wolfdog that went viral has died at 13

"We are absolutely heartbroken and we will all miss him dearly, especially Bella and his harem of volunteers. Rest easy sweet Yuki, we love you forever."

Jet hits bear while landing in Alaska

A passenger jet landing in Alaska hit and killed a bear and damaged the plane.

Squirrel causes power outage in South Carolina capital city

A section of South Carolina's capital city was without power Monday after a squirrel scurrying across equipment caused damage that led to a blackout.

NYC woman rescues swan via foot, car, and subway

A woman rescued a swan in Queens, taking it to a wildlife clinic by foot, car, and subway with the help of both friends and strangers.

It's a boy! Indianapolis Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffe

"He is already growing and will be several feet taller before his first birthday," the zoo wrote on its website.

More than 500 Asian giant hornets found in Washington nest; threat not over

When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.

Peconic Bay scallops are scarce again this season

Another scallop season has arrived. For a second year in a row, the seafood is in short supply.

Creepy, snake-sized invasive worm spotted in Virginia, and it’s ‘essentially immortal’

A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.

Denmark to kill 15 million minks to stop coronavirus spread

Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that the government wants to cull all 15 million minks in Danish farms.

Firefighters rescue barn owl from massive California wildfire

Firefighters battling wildfires in California came to the rescue of a burned barn owl, wrapping it safely in a firefighter's jacket until they could get it to an animal hospital.

Leopard mauls Florida man who paid for 'full-contact experience' with big cat

A Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a captive black leopard, which would allow him to play with the rare cat and rub its belly. Instead, he was attacked as soon as he entered the enclosure and needed multiple surgeries.