Lion captured after escaping from circus near Rome, Italy

Videos posted on social media appeared to show the lion, named Kimba, roaming the residential streets of the seaside town Ladispoli.

Dog walkers receive free training in community watch after series of Main Line break-ins

Dog owners, some with pups in tow, received training from Lower Merion Township Police on how to be an extra set of eyes and ears for police when out walking their furry family members.

Giant pandas land safely in China marking end of an era in DC

Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji landed safely in China on Thursday, marking the end of an era that began over 50 years ago and saw millions fall in love with the adorable and captivating giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Balloon kills whale in North Carolina

The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.

Cats actually have hundreds of facial expressions, study finds

We all know cats’ purrs and meows, but how do they interact with each other? By way of nearly 300 different facial expressions, a new study found.

DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China

D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.

19-day search for puppy ends happily after community rallies to find her

Homeward Bound the movie came to life in Maricopa this month as a 19-day search for a puppy lost in the desert came to an end. She was thin, matted and scared, but she's home.

Study reveals rats have an imagination

Researchers conducted an experiment using virtual reality to test rats cognitive thinking.

Watch: Sumatran tiger cubs born at Nashville Zoo get checkup

Three Sumatran tigers have been born at a zoo in Tennessee. Nashville Zoo officials announced that the two female and one male cubs were born Oct. 20.

Irish police investigate high-value bull sperm heist on farm

Two tanks containing a substantial quantity of cattle semen were stolen from the Ballyness Road area over the course of a few days.