Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds

A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.

Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey

A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.

Bear visits Cherokee County subdivision, startles residents

People who live in the Bridgemill subdivision in Cherokee County said it appeared to be a juvenile bear that weighed around 150 pounds.

Barron County pursuit: Cow blockade ends in arrest of driver

When the Barron County Sheriff's Department and Barron Police Department were involved in a pursuit, they likely did not expect to get help from some dairy cows.

Dog plays peekaboo with owner in adorable video

A cute video shows Rocco, the dog, playing peekaboo whenever its owner calls its name.

‘Have an ice day’: Otters chill out at Oregon Zoo

The river otter residents of the Oregon Zoo were seen rolling around and chowing down in a tub of ice.

Irate man smashes, stomps on bird after pet store won't refund his $30

A man tried to return a bird that had a blood-covered wing to an Allen Park pet store but when he was turned away, he killed it by smashing it on the counter and stomping on it.

PETA slams California Horse Racing Board for inaction on Bob Baffert

State horse racing officials are defending their decision to allow legendary trainer Bob Baffert to continue competing in California after a leading animal rights group said he should be suspended following a positive drug test recorded by Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit.

North Carolina coast 'mysterious mass' identified: What is the blob?

The National Park Service, which maintains Cape Lookout National Seashore where the blob was found, said it had identified the mysterious mass.

One of Queen Elizabeth II's new dogs dies after just 5 months: report

The dachshund and Welsh corgi mixed breed pup joined the queen’s household shortly after Prince Philip fell ill and was hospitalized earlier this year.

White dolphin spotted swimming off California coast

A white Risso's dolphin was spotted Friday by a group of whale watchers off the Southern California coastline.

Orlando man coaxes pup onto paddleboard in Lake Highland rescue

An Orlando architect can now be considered a type of local superhero, at least to his Lake Highland Park neighbors. 

Diver takes adorable 'selfie' with pufferfish off Australian coast

A diver in Australia snapped a selfie with an adorable pufferfish that seemed all too happy to pose for a picture with her.