Judge blocks California’s alligator ban after Louisiana sues
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.
Santa Anita Park begins winter racing season amid protest
Santa Anita Park's latest racing season has begun amid criticism by animal-rights activists about the deaths of 37 horses at the Arcadia track within the past year.
Santa Anita Park's latest racing season has begun amid criticism by animal-rights activists about the deaths of 37 horses at the Arcadia track within the past year.
It’s a boy: Endangered black rhino born at Michigan zoo on Christmas Eve
Officials said it’s the first black rhino birth in the zoo’s 100-year history.
Officials said it’s the first black rhino birth in the zoo’s 100-year history.
13 more bears killed as NJ concludes black bear hunt
State wildlife officials say 13 bears were killed last week as New Jersey finally concluded the second phase of its black bear hunt.
State wildlife officials say 13 bears were killed last week as New Jersey finally concluded the second phase of its black bear hunt.
Thirsty koala bottle-fed by firefighter as Australian bushfires rage
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
Bald eagle dies of gunshot wound in Indiana, reward offered
A bullet struck a protected bald eagle in Indiana, leading to the bird’s death, officials said Sunday.
A bullet struck a protected bald eagle in Indiana, leading to the bird’s death, officials said Sunday.
6 more horses found shot to death in Kentucky, bringing total to 21
Officials said the six horses appear to have been killed during the same shooting that killed at least 15 other horses in eastern Kentucky.
Officials said the six horses appear to have been killed during the same shooting that killed at least 15 other horses in eastern Kentucky.
Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
Catfish smashes into car windshield after getting dropped by flying bird
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
At least 15 Kentucky horses found shot to death at strip mine site, authorities say
Some were as young as a year and others were pregnant, authorities said.
Some were as young as a year and others were pregnant, authorities said.
Busch Gardens welcomes 2 new cheetah cubs
Busch Gardens is welcoming two adorable new additions just in time for the holidays.
Busch Gardens is welcoming two adorable new additions just in time for the holidays.
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
Pinellas Park police horse goes through Starbucks drive-thru line
Even horses need their caffeine fix, apparently!
Even horses need their caffeine fix, apparently!
Amazing picture shows the moment a horse looks like it's hysterically laughing
"It was quite an uplifting and hilarious moment."
"It was quite an uplifting and hilarious moment."
9 bears killed since NJ’s bear hunt resumed
As of Wednesday, hunters using firearms have killed nine bruins since the hunt resumed Monday.
As of Wednesday, hunters using firearms have killed nine bruins since the hunt resumed Monday.
Eagle vs. octopus: Dramatic video shows bald eagle caught in tentacled death grip
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
Illinois power company hires goats to clear out brush
An Illinois power company turned to a herd of goats to clear a steep, rocky plot of land so crews could reach electric lines.
An Illinois power company turned to a herd of goats to clear a steep, rocky plot of land so crews could reach electric lines.
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.