'Mama bird frantically circled overhead' as nest burns atop Utah power pole, firefighters say

Firefighters in Morgan County said they received a call about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday regarding a power pole fire on the eastbound side of Interstate 84. Crews arrived to find a large osprey nest that was atop the pole on fire.

N.J. officials warn pet owners of toxic algae in Camden County park

Camden County officials are warning the public to be on alert. They are warning of a toxic algae in a popular park. It’s especially dangerous to dogs.

Pet owners warned of deadly algae found at South Jersey dog park: officials

A “harmful” algal bloom was found floating in Timber Creek Pond inside Timber Creek Park, according to the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection.

“Confused" 20-year-old dog surrendered by family finds forever home

Dax appeared to be “confused and sad" after he was surrendered to the shelter in Florida when his family could no longer care for him.

Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak

Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.

Dozens of animals killed in fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach: ‘It’s devastating’

The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass in Madeira Beach early Thursday morning. 

Minnesota deputies save fighting eagles stuck together in lake

Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.

Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose after it chased her dog

The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.