Rusty the red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo, has died

A red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo and captivated the D.C. area and beyond, has died unexpectedly, according to The Pueblo Zoo.

Watch: Rescuers free entangled humpback whale in Canada

The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.

Pet of the Day from Best Friends ATL
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Boris lost one of his eyes, but it's not holding him back. He loves attention and is great with cats and dogs too.

Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
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Sparky is a mixed breed who is both energetic and down for a nap. He loves humans but loves treats even more.

Oh rats! Atlanta named 1 of the ‘rattiest cities’ in the US

Atlanta is home to Coca-Cola, lemon pepper wet wings, amazing music ... and a whole lot of rats. The city was named the 14th rattiest city in the county by pest control company Orkin.

Hundreds of animals removed from roach-infested Long Island home

Authorities rescued nearly 300 animals from a house that was infested with cockroaches, mites, and lice. Prosecutors said a woman got overwhelmed by the animals in her care.

Firefighters save dog trapped in South Fulton house fire

The swift action of South Fulton firefighters saved the life of a dog trapped in its kennel on the second floor of a burning home.

Ohio firefighters rescue deer trapped in soccer goal net

Ohio firefighters came to the rescue of a helpless deer that got itself stuck in a soccer goal net in Mansfield, roughly 63 miles south of Akron.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Lily is independent and spunky but also sweet and affectionate. She has no teeth due to a medical condition, but she can eat the appropriate food without any problems.

Helen, world’s second oldest gorilla, dies at 64

The Louisville Zoo said caregivers had to euthanize the gorilla after her health started declining due to age.