Pets and Animals

The Abilene Zoo in Texas is mourning the loss of Zahara, a baby giraffe who died on October 2 after suffering a severe leg fracture.

A Melbourne animal rescue is not only prepping for Hurricane Milton but also saving animals in distress from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

The Asheville community is now working to find more permanent homes for the animals rescued during the historic flood.

Joshua’s owner didn’t know he was running in the competition until she saw photos circulating on social media of him with the runners.

A Polk County man is now in custody for severe animal cruelty and is facing multiple felony charges.

The University of Florida is celebrating the first anniversary of its pioneering Canine Open Heart Surgery Program, the only one of its kind in the U.S.

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star! Discover other adorable animals like Pesto the penguin, Rocky the orangutan, and Fiona the hippo who are capturing hearts worldwide with their unique charm and lovable antics.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Marine Mammal Rescue team responded to a call from MacDill Air Force Base on Saturday, where a stranded manatee was found near the end of the base’s main runway.

This momma bear and her cub were caught on video after knocking over and digging through a trash can in the garage of a Sanford home.

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

Animal rescues in Central Florida are trying to clear their kennels to help save animals in harm’s way from Hurricane Helene.

The decision aligns with the company's "Think Adoption First" philosophy, which encourages customers to adopt rather than buy pets.

A pup was reunited with his family after its owners say it was stolen on the Space Coast and found safe in Georgia almost two years later.

Moo Deng has gained instant fame as visitors are traveling from around the world to get a closer look at the beloved baby hippo.

An uncommon embrace has Florida Tech professors studying new social behaviors in spider monkeys at the Brevard Zoo.

Residents in an east Orlando neighborhood are on edge after two dogs, a pit bull and a Rottweiler, attacked at least six cats, killing four, over the past few days.

A Missouri police officer has been charged after allegedly leaving his K-9 officer inside a hot car overnight in June, leading to his death.