Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island

The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.

K-9 hero stabbed multiple times while taking down 2 suspects wanted for kidnapping, torture of woman

At home, with his family, Sam is called Samuel, Samson, Slam. But after singlehandedly taking down two suspects in the kidnapping and torture of a woman on March 29 of this year — “K-9 Sam” is called a hero.

Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona

San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.

Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume

The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.

Ohio officers hold funeral procession for police dog after sudden death

“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

Atlanta named one of the 'rattiest' cities in America

Atlanta was one of the 15 "rattiest cities" in the country in 2021 according to a new report from the pest control company Orkin.

Former Forest Park police can adopt former K-9 partner

K-9 Yuri is returning to the place he's called home the past 6 years, to his former partner who fought to retire the dog and adopt him.

Phoenix cat chases away coyote from his home

A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."

Severely injured 'whistling cat' being treated at Minnesota wildcat sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.

More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say

Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.

Georgians invited to Governor's Mansion for pet adoptions

First Lady Marty Kemp will welcome Georgians to the Governor's Mansion for Pet Adoption Day on October 24, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Actress Morgan Fairchild fundraises for metro Atlanta animal shelter

Legendary actress Morgan Fairchild is in metro Atlanta this week to appear at a pair of events benefitting Atlanta-based animal rescue organization Furkids.

Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona

Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.