Man charged with shooting protected elephant seal on California beach

A 30-year-old-man was charged Tuesday with shooting and killing a protected northern elephant seal on a California beach, federal prosecutors said.

North Carolina golden retriever does her part delivering Chick-fil-A orders to owner

According to her owner, North Carolina golden retriever Ellie is getting quite a kick out of the curbside delivery service Chick-fil-A is offering as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the US.

FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

Family says son's service dog is being held for ransom

A Fulton County family is searching for their son's service dog after he ran away earlier this week. Someone told the family they found the dog, but wouldn't give him back unless they paid them money through an App.

Rancher gets emotional after losing horses and baby goats in California wildfire

A dog trainer and rancher from Solano County who said she has lived through 14 fires lost dozens of horses and baby goats in the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, one of the largest wildfires burning in California.

Ohio officer rescues puppy trapped in hot vehicle

A police officer in Miami Township, Ohio, smashed a car window to rescue an unresponsive puppy lying on the floor of the vehicle on August 16.

"Horrific cruelty": $5K reward for info on killing of 5 horses near Pearland

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for killing and dismembering five horses near Pearland since May.

Barrow County teen recovering after pit bull attack

A Barrow County teenager continues to recover after being attacked by two pit bulls. It happened in her own neighborhood and left her with multiple injuries.

Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose

A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.

National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy

Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.

Tabby cat plays piano to tell owners he's hungry

A musically-inclined tabby cat named Wilson plays a miniature piano next to his food dish to let his owners know it's time for dinner.