Animals

Since its discovery in 1925, only eight adult specimens have been reported, severely limiting scientists’ ability to research the enormous sea creatures.

The gym intrusion occurred on April 8 at a YMCA in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

A shark attack alert system informs the public when there has been a nearby unprovoked shark attack, similar to the Amber alert system for abducted children.

A herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park jumped into action to protect their young after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the region.

Ronin the rat has sniffed his way into the record books — and saved lives in the process.

Colossal Biosciences announced the birth of three dire wolves, a species that was extinct for nearly 13,000 years.

Colossal Biosciences announced the birth of three dire wolfs, a species that was extinct for nearly 13,000 years and made famous in “Game of Thrones.”

Karl Mitchell, 71, did not have the proper permits to own the animals, and violated other rules over the years, according to the NYE County Sheriff’s Office.

The parents — aptly named Mommy and daddy Abrazzo — are the Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest residents, each estimated to be around a century old.

A Florida influencer and self-described “dog mom” has been arrested after she filmed herself having sex with a dog for a social media user who paid for it, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.⁠ Logan Guminski, 27, was charged with two felonies, sexual activity involving an animal and filming sexual activity involving an animal. ⁠It was back in January…

A Florida influencer and self-described “dog mom” has been arrested after she filmed herself having sex with a dog for a social media user who paid for it, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.⁠

A four-legged fugitive led Florida Highway Patrol on an unexpected pursuit.

The Health Department said the animal was tested on March 26 in unincorporated Miami-Dade County off of State Road 997 (Krome Avenue).

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County issued a rabies alert for an unincorporated part of the county after a horse tested positive for the disease, officials said. The Health Department said the animal was tested on March 26 in unincorporated Miami-Dade off of Krome Avenue. Officials issued the alert two days later and it is valid for 60…

An athletic pup led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a foot chase in the lanes of Interstate 95 in Broward County on Monday morning before tiring out and turning herself in. Chopper6 flew over the intense pursuit that completely shut down the highway on the exit ramp to Davie Boulevard, as FHP vehicles blocked traffic on either end. For several…

Chopper6 flew over the intense pursuit that completely shut down the highway on the exit ramp to Davie Boulevard, as FHP vehicles blocked traffic on either end. 

Three pet owners whose cats got bird flu describe their symptoms and quick declines. As such cases mount, public health experts are warning about raw meat and raw milk.

An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, scientists reported Wednesday.

SeaWorld Orlando is facing a fine from the federal government after one of its trainers was injured by an orca whale during a training exercise, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). The incident happened in September 2024, when “an employee at SeaWorld’s Orlando theme park was injured during a training exercise with a killer whale,” a news...

The federal government has fined the company more than $16,000. SeaWorld has 15 days to comply, request more information or contest the citation.