‘Murder hornets’ get a new name; now called northern giant hornets
The invasive species that were known as the "murder hornets" or "Asian giant hornets" now have a new name and will be called the northern giant hornets.
The invasive species that were known as the "murder hornets" or "Asian giant hornets" now have a new name and will be called the northern giant hornets.
Pet of the Day from Hero Rescue
Meet Allia, a 7-year-old who is great for snuggles and easy to please. She would do best in a home where she is the only female dog. For more information, visit herorescue.org.
Meet Allia, a 7-year-old who is great for snuggles and easy to please. She would do best in a home where she is the only female dog. For more information, visit herorescue.org.
Martha Stewart says 6 of her peacocks killed in coyote attack
Martha Stewart is mourning the death of six of her pet peacocks after she says they were killed by coyotes in broad daylight.
Martha Stewart is mourning the death of six of her pet peacocks after she says they were killed by coyotes in broad daylight.
Massive 11-foot alligator in Florida lets out vicious roar while being wrangled
This alligator should audition for the next "Jurassic World" movie!
This alligator should audition for the next "Jurassic World" movie!
Birmingham Zoo: Lioness killed while meeting male lion
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
Couple claims Georgia kennel neglected their dog
They said the kennel never called to tell them something was wrong.
They said the kennel never called to tell them something was wrong.
Watch: Endless sea of crickets overrun Idaho highway
The blanket of bugs not only creates slick spots on highways but they also can devour crops in the area.
The blanket of bugs not only creates slick spots on highways but they also can devour crops in the area.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Pet of the Day from Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
Shayleen loves people, especially if you pet or cuddle her. She's OK with other dogs and is currently being house and crate trained.
Shayleen loves people, especially if you pet or cuddle her. She's OK with other dogs and is currently being house and crate trained.
Grizzly bear returns, kills woman after she scared him off an hour earlier
Bear attacks are rare, but a woman camping in Montana scared a bear off only for it to come back to her tent and kill her.
Bear attacks are rare, but a woman camping in Montana scared a bear off only for it to come back to her tent and kill her.
Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
Boodles has a loveable personality and likes to learn new tricks.
Boodles has a loveable personality and likes to learn new tricks.
Georgia dog rescued after falling 35 feet into abandoned well, treading water for hours
Yoyo the 50-pound Boxer had to tread water for hours at bottom of the 35-foot well before she was found and rescued by firefighters.
Yoyo the 50-pound Boxer had to tread water for hours at bottom of the 35-foot well before she was found and rescued by firefighters.
Pennsylvania officer shoots 15-foot snake that wrapped itself around man's neck
Officers in Pennsylvania shot and killed a snake after they say it wrapped itself around a man's neck Wednesday afternoon.
Officers in Pennsylvania shot and killed a snake after they say it wrapped itself around a man's neck Wednesday afternoon.
New Gwinnett County police dog already making a difference on the street
The hound mix is a special addition to the department.
The hound mix is a special addition to the department.
Dog saves owner after 70-foot fall off Tahoe cliff
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Riley loves playing in the water and hasn't been slowed down at all by an injury that caused her to have her leg amputated.
Riley loves playing in the water and hasn't been slowed down at all by an injury that caused her to have her leg amputated.
Pet of the Day from FurKids Atlanta
Arington is a mixed breed who loves her dog friends, humans, and toys. She also enjoys running around outside and relaxing in the grass.
Arington is a mixed breed who loves her dog friends, humans, and toys. She also enjoys running around outside and relaxing in the grass.
Clayton County animal control officer rescues nine dogs in early morning forest fire
The responding animal control officer brought in three adult dogs, one of whom was a mother to a litter of puppies that were just a few days old.
The responding animal control officer brought in three adult dogs, one of whom was a mother to a litter of puppies that were just a few days old.
The good news behind the recent shark sightings
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Pet of the Day from Best Friends Animal Society
Dozer is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccines.
Dozer is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccines.