South Dakota dog takes rattlesnake bite for its owner while on hike: report

An 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was bitten by a rattlesnake in South Dakota while on a walk with its owners last Friday, a report from local news outlet KEVN Black Hills FOX shares.

Coronavirus pandemic prompts spike in 'parvo pups,' experts say

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital's more than 90 locations recorded a 70 percent increase in emergency visits for parvovirus in 2020.

Busch Gardens welcomes rare baby echidna

There's a new arrival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the park is one of the very few places in the U.S. where visitors can see it. For the first time, the theme park has welcomed an echidna.

Tuba player performs for San Antonio Zoo hippos

The San Antonio Zoo shared a heartwarming video of a talented tuba player performing for their hippos.

Raccoon goes for leisurely swim in family's pool

A couple watched as a raccoon walked around their backyard pool in Toronto, Canada -- then decided it wanted to cool off.

Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo

A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.

Floyd, endangered gorilla, celebrates first birthday at Zoo Atlanta

Floyd, the western lowland gorilla, celebrated his first birthday Friday. Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered.

Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of Southern White Rhinoceros calf

Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.

Bear safely tranquilized, return to habitat after being spotted near Marietta park

A large black bear that seen near Marietta's Laurel Park Wednesday morning, was safely tranquilized and returned to its natural habitat, the Department of Natural Resources confirmed. 

Shelter dogs surprise quarantined seniors outside their windows

Aspen, Big Hank and Melissa brightened the day of more than 70 patients in Brookhaven. The rescues, two of whom are still in need of a forever home, were boosted up to peer into residents' rooms for a friendly hello.