Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says

"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.

Watch: Leopard rescued from well by first responders in India

Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.

Driver and dog safely rescued from dangling car in Tennessee

A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.

Pet of the Day from Atlanta Humane Society
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Squeaky is a three-year-old Domestic short-haired mix who loves cuddles and is great at being a couch potato. Visit atlantahumane.org if you want to give Squeaky a new home.

Pet of the Day from Humane Society of Cobb County
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Meet the dynamic duo for Pet of the Day, Speckles and Jeckles. The two are both curious and adventurous brothers who are fine with other cats and a calm dog in the household. They must be adopted together. If you would like more information, please call the Humane Society of Cobb County at (770) 428-5678.

Two kangaroos tussle at San Antonio Zoo

This footage, filmed by zoo president and CEO Tim Morrow, shows the unnamed kangaroos exchanging blows.

Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report

The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."

Pickens County firefighters help free dog stuck in old sink

Firefighters said the dog's head was stuck in an old sink. The dog's owners went to a fire station with the dog in search of help.

Lawmakers say this flea collar should be recalled after 2,500 pet deaths

A new report accuses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of repeatedly ignoring concerns about what "may be the most dangerous flea and tick product on the market."

Pet of the Day with PAWS Atlanta
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Meet Riley, who is shy but the 3-year-old will eventually come out of his shell.

47 cats rescued from hot car at Minnesota rest stop

Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle parked in sweltering heat at a rest stop along Interstate 35 in Harris, Minnesota on Tuesday.

Electronic-sniffing dog helps make pedophilia arrest in Mexico

Hidu has been specially trained to sniff out a certain electronic -- and his skills led authorities to a high-profile suspected pedophile in Mexico City.

Pet owners whose animals died after wearing Seresto flea collar testify at congressional hearing

Tearful testimony was heard during a House Congressional hearing on Wednesday as dog owners who say their pets died after wearing a popular flea collar pleaded for Congress to take action.