Pets and Animals

Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.

Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.

The cattle were found in three Texas counties along the same highway. All had their tongues removed, but there was no blood spilled or sign of struggle.

Patches was available for adoption for less than a day before a pet lover snatched him up.

A South Carolina dog was given a second chance at life, thanks to heroic actions at a local animal hospital.

“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.

Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.

Residents at one Prince George's County apartment complex have been tossing dog poop over balconies, and it's apparently creating quite a mess below on the sidewalks.

The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.

Lin Hui, a 21-year-old giant panda on long-term loan from China, died suddenly in a zoo in Thailand.

The eagle was so protective of his rock last month that his caretakers thought he might make a good foster dad to an orphaned eaglet.

"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.

After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.