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Why giraffes are about to join the endangered species list for the first time
The popular zoo animal has experienced a dramatic population decline, and it has become so severe that the U.S. government is now taking action to protect them.
$100K reward offered after federally protected wolf found dead
According to a news release from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, a female Mexican wolf known as F2979 was found dead on Nov. 7 northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona.
Man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents, an enor-mouse problem for this shelter
A group of mice is called a nest, but what do you call 1,000 of them in one animal shelter?
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sacrificed bird before 1999 NYC shooting verdict, former bodyguard claims
The disgraced mogul stopped off for the bizarre ritual in Central Park while on the way to court to hear the verdict, his bodyguard claimed.
35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten mummy found encased in ice almost perfectly preserved in Siberia
That's one old kitty. Researchers have discovered the remains of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed tiger cub nearly perfectly preserved in Siberian permafrost, according to reports. The remains -- consisting of the...
'Gorgeous' sea worm discovered by shocked scientists: 'Sassy sparkler' with 'dazzle'
The iridescent creature is being compared to an aquatic "toilet scrubber."
Officials warn of deadly spider outbreak — and are asking residents to collect them for their milk
Residents who find funnel-web spiders are asked to collect them and donate them to Australian Reptile Park so they can be milked to create antivenom to help people who have been bitten...
Inside America’s disturbing underground market for pets: Is your dog from a puppy mill?
Prospective new pet owners are usually greeted by energetic young puppies with eagerly wagging tails and expectant lolling tongues in pet stores. Although almost every animal is presented as having...
UFC fighter calls for 'Justice for P'Nut' in victory speech
The New Jersey native had other things on his mind when host Joe Rogan met him for the post fight interview.
USPS reveals plans for stamp honoring 'Golden Girls' icon Betty White
The United States Postal Service revealed Friday it will memorialize Betty White, who died nearly two years ago at the age of 99, with a first-class mail "Forever" stamp.
New, ritzy NYC dog daycare offers wine, psychic and chiropracter: 'Soho House for dogs'
A first-of-its-kind, all-in-one canine club is bringing bone-a-fido luxury to the Big Apple’s four-legged elites beginning next week.
It may take years for Prospect Park wildlife to return after NYC brush fire: experts
"Wildfires cause wildlife to move; they’ll avoid active flames and, if the damage is severe, will seek new habitats for food and shelter."
This captivating sea creature could dominate Earth if humans become extinct: expert
It may not be the robots that will rule Earth when humanity goes extinct.
Baby manatee found stranded in Florida pond due to Hurricane Helene surge
Sea cow, not pond cow. A juvenile manatee was rescued from a small pond in Florida — a mile and a half from open water — after being stranded there...
Zookeepers reveal unexpected cause of death after 3-month-old baby red panda found lifeless
Roxie, a 3-month-old red panda, died at the Edinburgh Zoo on Nov. 5 — known as Bonfire Night in the UK.
The DEC's response to P'Nut killing is as bureaucratic as it gets
P'Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon were marked for euthanization before the raid on their owners' home on Oct. 30.
Bombshell twist casts doubt on NY's P’Nut claims — and reveals squirrel was marked for decapitation from the start
P’Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon did not have rabies, officials announced -- as it was revealed the animals were marked for death and decapitation days before they were...
Scientists can't decide if resurrected extinct species is real — or just a zebra
This quagga is revealing its true stripes.
25 escaped monkeys captured in South Carolina — with 18 still on the loose
No more monkey business! More than half of the 43 monkeys that escaped a South Carolina research facility last week have been caught-- with a "sizable group" of remaining primates being...
Mystery creature spotted in West Virginia park gives people the creeps: 'Nothing I had ever seen before'
Footage of a mysterious creature roaming through a West Virginia park has left locals and animal experts stumped — with some residents guessing the enigmatic beast is anything from a...