'Hank the Tank,' Lake Tahoe bear, gets exonerated for many home break-ins
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Missing dog, owner reunited after 12 years apart
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
WATCH: Deaf dog saved from euthanasia drives around Daytona Speedway
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
FurEver Home: Feb. 20, 2022
FOX 29's Thomas Drayton shows off animals looking for their FurEver Home.
FOX 29's Thomas Drayton shows off animals looking for their FurEver Home.
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Caught on video: Bull charges cyclists during California race
The bicycle ride was hard enough already.
The bicycle ride was hard enough already.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
FurEver Home: Feb. 13, 2022
FOX 29's Thomas Drayton showcases animals looking for their FurEver Home.
FOX 29's Thomas Drayton showcases animals looking for their FurEver Home.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit's cause of death undetermined
A necropsy performed on Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, who died at the end of a workout at Santa Anita Park racetrack last December, failed to determine a definitive cause of death, the California Horse Racing Board announced Friday.
A necropsy performed on Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, who died at the end of a workout at Santa Anita Park racetrack last December, failed to determine a definitive cause of death, the California Horse Racing Board announced Friday.
State trooper takes ‘leap of faith’ to catch runaway cat
Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.
Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.
What did the megalodon look like? Scientists say we still don’t know
Scientists say the megalodon—the largest shark to ever live— may not have resembled the great white shark as the world has come to believe.
Scientists say the megalodon—the largest shark to ever live— may not have resembled the great white shark as the world has come to believe.
Watch: Dolphins ride waves alongside surfers off California coast
A pod of dolphins was spotted riding waves alongside surfers in a remarkable up-close encounter.
A pod of dolphins was spotted riding waves alongside surfers in a remarkable up-close encounter.
Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in Golden, Colorado for annual celebration
The annual Goldens in Golden event took a break during the pandemic but came back in full swing this year, with more than 2,000 golden retrievers estimated in attendance.
The annual Goldens in Golden event took a break during the pandemic but came back in full swing this year, with more than 2,000 golden retrievers estimated in attendance.