Cheetah purrs for zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Cheetahs don't normally purr when a human is nearby, but one cheetah who was hand-raised by zookeepers is relaxed enough around them to purr.
Cheetahs don't normally purr when a human is nearby, but one cheetah who was hand-raised by zookeepers is relaxed enough around them to purr.
DeKalb County shelter giving away pet food, flea treatments
Paws Atlanta is hosting the Big Give to help pet parents facing struggles during these tough times.
Paws Atlanta is hosting the Big Give to help pet parents facing struggles during these tough times.
'He was always there with us': Family recreates photo with dog from first grade to graduation
The Bliss family in New Hampshire has shared many good times with their dog Ruger, who is now facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.
The Bliss family in New Hampshire has shared many good times with their dog Ruger, who is now facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
USPS officials release list of cities with the most dog attacks against postal workers
Officials with USPS say there were over 5,000 cases of dog attacks against postal workers in 2019.
Officials with USPS say there were over 5,000 cases of dog attacks against postal workers in 2019.
10-year-old fisherman in Utah reels in massive catch
A young angler recently caught a fish most grown-ups would be excited to reel in. While it wasn’t quite a state record, it was still an impressive catch considering the fisherman’s age.
A young angler recently caught a fish most grown-ups would be excited to reel in. While it wasn’t quite a state record, it was still an impressive catch considering the fisherman’s age.
Endangered mongoose lemur recently born at Zoo Miami
A Florida zoo has announced the recent birth of an endangered mongoose lemur.
A Florida zoo has announced the recent birth of an endangered mongoose lemur.
Pregnant elephant dies after being fed explosive-filled pineapple, reports say
Wildlife officials in India are searching for the person responsible for killing a pregnant wild elephant by feeding her a pineapple filled with explosives.
Wildlife officials in India are searching for the person responsible for killing a pregnant wild elephant by feeding her a pineapple filled with explosives.
Zoo Atlanta welcomes back visitors after months-long closure
Zoo Atlanta is back open to the public, but visitors will notice some new safety measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Zoo Atlanta is back open to the public, but visitors will notice some new safety measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pygmy hippo gifted cake, colorful balls for 5th birthday
An Australian zoo celebrated their pygmy hippo's fifth birthday with cake and colorful balls.
An Australian zoo celebrated their pygmy hippo's fifth birthday with cake and colorful balls.
Rehabilitated bald eagle released back into the wild after falling ill due to lead poisoning
A bald eagle was released back into the wild after being treated for lead poisoning after falling ill three months ago.
A bald eagle was released back into the wild after being treated for lead poisoning after falling ill three months ago.
Nail-biting video shows boy’s close encounter with brown bear during hike in Italian mountains
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
3 boys let black widow bite them in hopes of turning into Spider-Man
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Georgia Aquarium celebrates birth of baby beluga
The Georgia Aquarium family continues to grow after the birth of a baby beluga.
The Georgia Aquarium family continues to grow after the birth of a baby beluga.
Baby gorilla badly injured in family fight at Seattle zoo
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Peru meets Georgia at unique Snellville farm
Ask anyone to name some farm animals, and you’ll hear the expected answers: pigs, cows, chickens, goats, etc. But at one Snellville farm, there’s a unique addition to the list — and it’s one that might just provide the “escape” your family’s been looking for.
Ask anyone to name some farm animals, and you’ll hear the expected answers: pigs, cows, chickens, goats, etc. But at one Snellville farm, there’s a unique addition to the list — and it’s one that might just provide the “escape” your family’s been looking for.
Baby panda splashes around at Berlin Zoo
An adorable panda cub kept himself cool by splashing around in a paddling pool at Berlin Zoo recently.
An adorable panda cub kept himself cool by splashing around in a paddling pool at Berlin Zoo recently.
16 puppies stolen from Central Florida pet store, worth about $100,000 total, deputies say
Surveillance video showed two people break through the front door of the business and then pull the puppies out of their cages and put them into bags.
Surveillance video showed two people break through the front door of the business and then pull the puppies out of their cages and put them into bags.
Man conducts hilarious performance review of his 2 dogs via Zoom
Andrew Cotter, a BBC sports broadcaster and dog enthusiast, was not afraid to dish harsh truths to his dogs.
Andrew Cotter, a BBC sports broadcaster and dog enthusiast, was not afraid to dish harsh truths to his dogs.
Zoo Atlanta welcomes new southern white rhino
Meet Mumbles the 9-year-old, 4,300-pound southern white rhinoceros.
Meet Mumbles the 9-year-old, 4,300-pound southern white rhinoceros.