Georgians urged to report invasive giant South American lizard species
The Argentine tegus can grow up to 4 feet long, can live almost anywhere and eat almost anything. Officials need your help to stop it from spreading in Georgia.
The Argentine tegus can grow up to 4 feet long, can live almost anywhere and eat almost anything. Officials need your help to stop it from spreading in Georgia.
Duluth K9 sniffs out over 530 pounds of marijuana
A Duluth police K9's talented nose is being credited with a several hundred pound drug bust.
A Duluth police K9's talented nose is being credited with a several hundred pound drug bust.
Teen gorilla at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo getting distracted by visitor's cellphones
Amare, a 16-year-old gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo, has developed an interest in sitting next to a glass partition where he can glimpse visitor’s cellphones.
Amare, a 16-year-old gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo, has developed an interest in sitting next to a glass partition where he can glimpse visitor’s cellphones.
Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Rambo is a 3-year-old terrier mix who loves to go outside and play fetch.
Rambo is a 3-year-old terrier mix who loves to go outside and play fetch.
Dog lost in Ukraine during heavy fighting gets rescued by troops before joyfully reuniting with owner
A heartwarming video shows the moment when a dog and her owner reunited after becoming separated during the violence in war-torn Ukraine.
A heartwarming video shows the moment when a dog and her owner reunited after becoming separated during the violence in war-torn Ukraine.
Help needed: Ukrainian zoo continues evacuations after shelling amid Russian invasion
Feldman Ecopark appears to be continuing evacuation efforts and has asked for donations that will not only help rescue the animals and find temporary homes and care but assist in humanitarian efforts as well.
Feldman Ecopark appears to be continuing evacuation efforts and has asked for donations that will not only help rescue the animals and find temporary homes and care but assist in humanitarian efforts as well.
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
Pet of the Day from FurKids Atlanta
Nola is a mix breed who needs a family who can give her plenty of attention and exercise. She's a friendly girl who loves other dogs and is house trained.
Nola is a mix breed who needs a family who can give her plenty of attention and exercise. She's a friendly girl who loves other dogs and is house trained.
Dog helps locate mines outside Ukraine city after Russian retreat
Footage shows a dog named helping officials in Ukraine find mines and unexploded shells left behind after Russian forces withdrew from the area.
Footage shows a dog named helping officials in Ukraine find mines and unexploded shells left behind after Russian forces withdrew from the area.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Whiskey has a classic tabby coat and can be shy at first, but once he feels secure he enjoys human affection. When he's really happy he will plop down on his side, curl his paws, and start rolling around.
Whiskey has a classic tabby coat and can be shy at first, but once he feels secure he enjoys human affection. When he's really happy he will plop down on his side, curl his paws, and start rolling around.
Egret hitches a ride on swimming alligator's back at Florida park
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Buddy the cat heading to foster care after ‘miraculous’ recovery from dog attack
Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.
Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.
John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
Sandy Springs officer rescues baby squirrel found behind headquarters
The Sandy Springs Police Department said one of its SWAT officers heard a “crying” noise in the bushes behind police headquarters and discovered an injured baby squirrel. The officer brought it home and nursed it for several days until he found a wildlife reserve to take it.
The Sandy Springs Police Department said one of its SWAT officers heard a “crying” noise in the bushes behind police headquarters and discovered an injured baby squirrel. The officer brought it home and nursed it for several days until he found a wildlife reserve to take it.
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.