Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo

As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.

Students, parents rally to save beloved Shelly the Tortoise

Shelly has been a beloved member of the Scenic Hills Elementary community for more than 25 years and now the Springfield School District says the tortoise is retiring and the ecology center where it lives is closing.

Origin of modern horses linked to 4,200-year-old lineage, researchers find

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago, featuring a genetic mutation that made them easier to ride, and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating rapid domestication and spread by humans.

What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you

These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.

VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park

A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.

Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued

A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.

New Jersey plans to drop bald eagles from its endangered species list

New Jersey is citing a rebound in bald eagle populations as it proposes removing the national symbol from its endangered species list.

Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm

A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.

Charlotte the pregnant stingray has a 'reproductive disease,' aquarium says

Charlotte the stingray, initially believed to be pregnant without a male companion, was found by a North Carolina aquarium to have a rare reproductive disease affecting her health.

Where are mail carriers bit the most by dogs? USPS shares top cities, states

When it comes to dog bites on postal workers, some U.S. cities and states rank higher than others. Here’s what the USPS wants dog owners to know.

How stray dog from Louisiana transformed to sought after K-9 narcotics officer in Delaware County

A stray dog discovered down south is now sworn to serve and protect in Delaware County. The police K-9 had a shaky start, but is on a remarkable journey from stray to in demand narcotics K-9.

Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo

Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China. 

Nearly 30 military, law enforcement K9s rescued from 'Hero Haven' in Pennsylvania

Nearly 30 retired K9s were found “withered away” with untreated medical conditions at K-9 Hero Haven, a rescue organization in Northumberland County.