Watch: 6 African painted dog pups born at Oklahoma City Zoo

The African painted dog is an endangered species and the OKC Zoo has been caring for the species since 1972.

Video: Sneezes from Christmas tree lead woman to hidden possum

A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.

Georgia sheepdog that protected flock from coyotes up for Farm Dog of the Year

Casper the sheepdog risked his own life to protect his flock from a pack of wild coyotes. Now the Georgia pup could be the Farm Bureau's Farm Dog of the Year, but he needs your help to win.

'Snoop Hogg' the pig saved from streets of Philadelphia; ready for forever home

“Snoop Hogg” is looking for a forever home after he was found wandering the streets of Philadelphia, where officials believe he was used as bait in dog fighting rings.

Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach

Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.

Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows

It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.

Video: 'Spunky' husky rescued from storm drain

“Sebastian, had always wanted to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but instead, found himself face to face with a couple of Animal Control Officers!"

Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school

Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."

Pennsylvania sees first cases of 'mystery' dog illness with respiratory symptoms

A potentially deadly respiratory condition has plagued dogs across the country, and is now starting to pop up in Pennsylvania, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Troopers rescue 'severely neglected' dogs from abandoned, stolen U-Haul

Troopers in Oregon spent their Thanksgiving rescuing 25 severely neglected dogs, including 15 found in a stolen U-Haul that had been abandoned for days.

'Large feline' sighting shuts down park in Bucks County: officials

Aquetong Spring Park in Solebury Township will be closed until further notice due to a reported animal sighting in the area.