25 flamingos killed by wild fox at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.

FurEver Home: May 1, 2022
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FOX 29's Thomas Drayton has a look at animals in need of a place to call home.

Wildlife officials warn of invasive frogs spreading in Washington

An invasive species is consuming and competing with native species, and is multiplying in several locations around the Puget Sound region. 

Philadelphia woman's dying wish is to find new owner for her dog

An Old City woman, who only has weeks left to live, is searching to fulfill her last wish of finding a new owner for her dog.

One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds

A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.

FurEver Home: April 24, 2022
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FOX 29's Thomas Drayton has a look at furry friends in need of a home.

Ukraine zoo workers who stayed behind to care for animals found shot to death

Two EcoPark zoo workers in Ukraine who stayed behind to help care for animals at the facility — despite Russian shelling — were found dead, officials said.

FurEver Home: April 17, 2022
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FOX 29's Thomas Drayton highlights local animals in need of a home.

Inflation, bird flu impact US bakeries ahead of Easter 2022

The egg price spike is hitting bakeries especially hard, and the days leading up to Easter are some of the busiest of the year for pastry, cookie, and other sweets sales.