Woman scratched by 'spiteful' cat develops flesh-eating bacteria, nearly dies

A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.

Baby cheetah paired with rescue dog at Cincinnati Zoo

A baby cheetah has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the two playmates have quickly become best friends.

Bear attacks trainer at Russian circus

Officials have opened a criminal investigation after a circus bear attacked and injured its trainer during a performance in northern Russia.

Florida venomous snake eats another snake as giant wasp attacks in wild video

Florida wildlife has proven yet again just how wild it can be after a woman shared video of a venomous coral snake eating another snake while it was being attacked by a yellow jacket wasp.

Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.

Rare crocodile snapped up outside Englewood home

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.

Killing one owl species to save another spurs moral questions

The federal government has been trying for decades to save the northern spotted owl, a native bird that sparked an intense battle over logging across Washington, Oregon and California decades ago. After the owl was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1990, earning it a cover on Time Magazine, federal officials halted logging on millions of acres of old-growth forests on federal lands to protect the bird's habitat. But the birds' population continued to decline.

Injured bald eagle saved by Connecticut State Troopers

An injured bald eagle was saved by members of the Connecticut State Police on Thursday afternoon after being found on the side of the road near Waterbury.

Report: Two-thirds of North American birds at risk of extinction due to climate change

As much of two-thirds of North America's bird population is at the risk of extinction due to climate change, according to a new report by the National Audubon Society.

Meet the ‘Queen of Corpulence’: ‘Holly’ crowned 2019 ‘Fat Bear Week’ champion

A winner has officially been announced for Alaska’s Katmai National Park & Reserve fifth annual “Fattest Bear” of Brooks River competition featuring the park’s heftiest bears.

Coyote attacks reported in New Jersey park

Authorities say a woman and a dog were injured in separate coyote attacks in a New Jersey park.

Endangered baby ape born at Florida animal park

Lion Country Safari in South Florida just welcomed their newest resident: an endangered siamang gibbon baby!

Couple injured in possible bobcat attack in South Florida

A woman out for an early morning walk with her husband was attacked by an animal believed to be a bobcat. Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the attack happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday near the couple's apartment.