In Peru, a 25-pound spaniel mix named Machis has been hailed as a hero after preventing a dynamite blast that could have killed her family. By biting into the live fuse of the explosive, Machis...

Quick Summary Spanish police uncovered a secret zoo in Nules with 150 exotic animals from 56 species. Discovery came after an online ad offered endangered animals for sale. Two men were arrested for operating without...

Human Development Is Splitting Snake Populations A 15-year study of eastern massasauga rattlesnakes in Michigan has revealed that urbanization and human activity are driving the reptiles into inbreeding, threatening their long-term survival. The findings, published...

Atlantic Beach, FL: A tragic wildlife incident unfolded this week when an unleashed stray dog killed 23 newborn sea turtles just hours after they hatched on a North Florida beach, according to local conservation volunteers....

Quick Summary Deer across the U.S. are developing tumor-like warts caused by a papillomavirus spread by ticks and mosquitoes. The virus is species-specific; it does not infect humans. Outbreaks are most common in late summer...

A growing online trend in China is targeting one of the most vulnerable groups imaginable: grieving pet owners. Self-proclaimed psychics are charging hundreds of dollars to “communicate” with deceased pets and even determine where and...

A newly identified species of ancient whale that once prowled the waters off Australia’s southern coast may have been small and endearingly cute — but with its forward-facing eyes and razor-sharp teeth, it was a...

Reports of cottontail rabbits sporting horn-like growths in Fort Collins have caught the attention of both residents and wildlife officials. While the sight may appear alarming, experts say the phenomenon is not as mysterious or...

Aalborg, Denmark — Aalborg Zoo has sparked public outrage after urging people to donate their small and healthy pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens, to be euthanized and fed to its carnivorous animals. In...

Quick Summary Aalborg Zoo in Denmark recently sparked global outrage and debate by publicly asking pet owners to donate unwanted but healthy animals—like guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, and even horses—to be euthanized and fed to...