Push to rename 'Asian carp' amid worries over racism
Some government agencies are taking the step to rebrand "Asian carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some government agencies are taking the step to rebrand "Asian carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.
'Glass octopus' sighted by marine scientists in Pacific Ocean
The "glass octopus" is almost completely transparent besides its optic nerve, eyeballs, and digestive tract.
The "glass octopus" is almost completely transparent besides its optic nerve, eyeballs, and digestive tract.
Ex-cops in Maine get jail time for beating porcupines to death
Addison Cox, 28, of Warren, and Michael A. Rolerson, 31, of Searsmont, were sentenced Thursday on misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and night hunting, according to court documents.
Addison Cox, 28, of Warren, and Michael A. Rolerson, 31, of Searsmont, were sentenced Thursday on misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and night hunting, according to court documents.
2 bull sharks swam up Mississippi River to St. Louis, study finds
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
Georgia firefighters help ‘embarrassed’ raccoon out of a jam
Dalton firefighters said the raccoon broke into a home and couldn’t find his way out.
Dalton firefighters said the raccoon broke into a home and couldn’t find his way out.
Couple fights to get dog that is rescued from Iraq into the US
A couple has been fighting to get their newly adopted dog into the US from Iraq.
A couple has been fighting to get their newly adopted dog into the US from Iraq.
Fish captain gets rare view of blanket octopus near Anna Maria Island
Seven miles off the coast of Manatee County, a fishing captain had the rare experience to see a blanket octopus drifting around his boat.
Seven miles off the coast of Manatee County, a fishing captain had the rare experience to see a blanket octopus drifting around his boat.
Georgia couple finds 18 snakes under their bed
The Georgia couple was just about to go to bed when the woman noticed what she thought was fuzz on the floor. Then it moved.
The Georgia couple was just about to go to bed when the woman noticed what she thought was fuzz on the floor. Then it moved.
Woman arrested after over 50 animals found in her Lake City home, police say
Robin Pennington was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty. Officials said 45 canines and 11 felines of varying ages were taken into care.
Robin Pennington was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty. Officials said 45 canines and 11 felines of varying ages were taken into care.
Busch Gardens giraffe ‘Stanley’ born on same day the Bolts won second Cup within a year
A baby giraffe at Busch Gardens was born on the day the Lightning won their second championship. It wasn't difficult to come up with his name: Stanley.
A baby giraffe at Busch Gardens was born on the day the Lightning won their second championship. It wasn't difficult to come up with his name: Stanley.
Record-breaking fish caught in North Carolina: 'Looked like a whale in the back of the boat'
While actually catching the 127-lb. fish was hard, getting it weighed on a certified scale by an official was almost as difficult.
While actually catching the 127-lb. fish was hard, getting it weighed on a certified scale by an official was almost as difficult.
Group asks public to help change offensive name of moth
Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.
Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.
Mesa K-9 officer rescues black kitten from storm drain during monsoon season
A K-9 officer in Mesa was flagged down by residents who said a kitten was stuck in a storm drain for days. She along with her 4-legged partner rescued the kitten just as the state's monsoon season brings wet weather to the Valley.
A K-9 officer in Mesa was flagged down by residents who said a kitten was stuck in a storm drain for days. She along with her 4-legged partner rescued the kitten just as the state's monsoon season brings wet weather to the Valley.
Paddleboarders have close encounter with orcas off Washington coast
While paddling off the coast of Washington, a woman got up close and personal with some orcas.
While paddling off the coast of Washington, a woman got up close and personal with some orcas.
200 people possibly exposed to rabid bat after event at Nebraska zoo
Dozens of people who camped overnight at a zoo in Nebraska might have possibly been exposed to wild bats as they slept.
Dozens of people who camped overnight at a zoo in Nebraska might have possibly been exposed to wild bats as they slept.
Cat breaks out of ‘escape-proof’ cage at Texas animal shelter
This clever cat couldn’t be contained by an “escape-proof” cage.
This clever cat couldn’t be contained by an “escape-proof” cage.
'This is a miracle': Family's cat missing after Surfside condo collapse found alive 2 weeks later
A Florida family struggling in the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse has been given a glimmer of hope in the midst of tragedy: their beloved cat, missing since the night of the disaster, has been found alive.
A Florida family struggling in the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse has been given a glimmer of hope in the midst of tragedy: their beloved cat, missing since the night of the disaster, has been found alive.
Dozens of animals rescued from Clayton County home, homeowner facing charges
Investigators say they rescued 46 dogs and puppies, and 11 cats and kittens from inside a Clayton County woman's home. The homeowner now faces charges of felony aggravated animal abuse.
Investigators say they rescued 46 dogs and puppies, and 11 cats and kittens from inside a Clayton County woman's home. The homeowner now faces charges of felony aggravated animal abuse.
Dog rescues kitten trapped in hose in Georgia back yard
A dog became an unlikely hero after sniffing out a trapped kitten in his back yard. His owner caught the rescue on camera.
A dog became an unlikely hero after sniffing out a trapped kitten in his back yard. His owner caught the rescue on camera.
7 African penguins die at The Florida Aquarium
Seven African penguins have died at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa, officials at the facility confirmed Thursday.
Seven African penguins have died at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa, officials at the facility confirmed Thursday.