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Veterinarians treat rescue cats injured in sanctuary fire
After a fire destroyed the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Long Island, New York, killing the owner and nearly 100 cats, local veterinarians joined forces to treat the injured cats who survived the fire.
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April 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
'I'm going to die': 15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in California
A 15-year-old was attacked by a sea lion in Long Beach, California, the teenager shared with ABC News.
April 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
April 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Bodega cats make New Yorkers' hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations
Bodega cats in New York City are widely loved feline workers in the Big Apple's convenience stores
April 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Watch the adorable moment astronaut reunites with her dogs after 9 months in space
Astronaut Suni Williams spent an unexpected nine months in space. When she finally came home, her two dogs were so excited to see her. "Best homecoming ever," she captioned the video.
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
April 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in California
A 15-year-old was attacked by a sea lion in Long Beach, California, the teenager shared with ABC News.
April 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
April 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him
An iconic pet reindeer beloved by many in Alaska's largest city has been euthanized, just weeks after someone tampered with his cage and possibly poisoned him
April 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
April 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Missing otter found, another remains at large
Ophelia, a North American river otter, was found on March 28 and returned to the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park in Suamico, Wisconsin, the zoo announced on Tuesday.
April 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
April 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Escaped otter is home safe but zoo says her pal is still on the loose
One of two North American river otters who escaped from a Wisconsin zoo last month has returned home safe and sound.
April 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
April 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
‘Bloody all over’: Teen attacked by aggressive sea lion
Phoebe Beltran, 15, was taking a swim test for the cadet lifeguard program in Long Beach, California, when she was attacked.
April 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
April 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Jackie and Shadow's internet-famous eaglets get names
The eaglets of internet-famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have been given names.
April 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
April 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Cheeseburgers, chicken fail to entice dog who's spent weeks on the run in Alaska
A German shepherd-husky dog has evaded capture for nearly two months after being rescued from a California shelter and running away from her adoptive home in Alaska
April 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
April 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Escaped otter is home safe but zoo says her pal is still on the loose
One of two North American river otters who escaped from a Wisconsin zoo last month has returned home safe and sound
April 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
April 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Animal sanctuary owner, roughly 100 cats die in fire, officials say
Once the blaze was extinguished, police said they found the owner of the sanctuary, 65-year-old Christopher Arsenault, deceased in the home.
April 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
April 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
'One of the kindest humans': Animal sanctuary owner, countless cats die in fire
An animal sanctuary owner and roughly 100 cats died in a fire on Long Island on Monday, according to officials.
April 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
April 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Baby pygmy hippo has big day out at Richmond Zoo
Poppy, the baby pygmy hippo born just before Christmas in 2024, ventured outside for the first time at the Metro Richmond Zoo.
April 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
March 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
TikTok creator on capturing hearts with neighborhood squirrels
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with content creator Derrick Downey Jr. about rescuing baby squirrels, his bond with their mother Maxine, and his new book “Hand and Paw: Maxine's Tale of Compassion.”
March 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Dog loves to jump with joy
Broxi, the energetic black Labrador, literally jumps for joy as he greets people.
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
March 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Golden retriever surprised with a new bed, and he's pumped
We'd want to give this dog gifts every day.
March 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
March 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
New footage shows baby sloth at San Diego Zoo
The sloth is the first cub born at the San Diego Zoo in three years.
March 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
March 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
First shark sound recordings captured by researchers, study shows
The first-ever sounds of sharks have been captured by researchers, according to a new study in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
March 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
March 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Ancient parasitic 'Venus flytrap' wasp found preserved in amber
An extinct species of parasitic wasp dating back nearly 99 million years was found preserved in amber, according to researchers.
March 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
March 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Scientists warn honey bee colonies could decline by 70% in 2025
Washington State University entomologists announced this week that commercial honey bee colony losses are projected to reach between 60% and 70% in 2025.
March 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
March 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Shark sounds captured for 1st time, study shows
The first-ever sounds of rig sharks have been captured by researchers, according to a new study in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
March 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
March 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Dog gives dramatic side-eye when asked to do the same trick too many times
Dennis the Pomchi is so over it!
March 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
March 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This is what's causing California sea lions to act aggressive, lethargic
Sea lions on the California coast are displaying strange behavior likely due to a harmful algae bloom impacting the region, according to marine researchers.
March 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
March 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Escaped otters cavort in the snow as the zoo's search continues
A Wisconsin zoo said two river otters, Louie and Ophelia, weaseled their way out of their enclosure last week during a winter storm, as the search continued Tuesday
March 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
March 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Loose cattle tie up traffic on Texas highway
A herd of loose livestock caused quite a traffic delay when they ran through vehicles along Interstate 45 on Monday.
March 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
March 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in England
Five traumatized lions rescued from the war zone in Ukraine who are settling into a new home in England after an international effort to bring them to safety
March 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
March 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Murphy, a beloved bald eagle, dies following violent storms in Missouri
A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity after incubating a rock is mourned after dying from head trauma sustained during violent storms in Missouri last week
March 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
March 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
'World's ugliest animal' named fish of the year
Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish has been named New Zealand's fish of the year.
March 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
March 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Raccoons on ‘top secret mission’ spotted shimmying across utility wires
A gaze of raccoons was spotted sneaking across utility wires under the cover of darkness in Los Angeles.
March 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
American Kennel Club reveals top 3 most popular dog breeds
The American Kennel Club has named the top three dog breeds of 2024.
March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
March 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Influencer accused of taking baby wombat from mother speaks out
The American influencer who came under fire for allegedly taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia is breaking her silence.
March 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
March 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
America's zoos experience rare baby boom as spring approaches
From an endangered reticulated baby giraffe to a clouded leopard cub, zoos across the nation are seeing many births as caretakers help to save vulnerable animals.
March 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
March 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Human-elephant conflict rises in Kenya
Due to drought, climate change & scarce resources in Kenya, elephants are getting closer to villages in their hunt for food.
March 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
March 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.
March 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
March 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother
An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.
March 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
March 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Humans and elephants increasingly compete for food and space in parts of Africa
ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara travels to Kenya to report on the growing conflict between humans and elephants, and what organizations and farmers are doing to protect crops and elephants' lives.
March 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
March 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Nashville Zoo welcomes rare clouded leopard cub
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the birth of a rare clouded leopard cub. The as-yet unnamed female cub is two weeks old and measures about 13 inches long from her nose to the tip of her tail.
March 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
March 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Nashville Zoo celebrates birth of baby clouded leopard cub
The female cub, who has yet to be named, is two weeks old and is the 44th clouded leopard cub born at the Nashville Zoo since 1991.
March 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
March 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Baby animals make their debuts across America
From little eaglets hatching in California's Big Bear, to a baby giraffe making its long-awaited arrival in Denver, Colorado, animals are arriving across America ahead of spring.
March 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
March 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Viral bald eagle couple welcomes 3rd chick
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, whose nest is broadcast via livestream, welcomed three chicks this year to the delight of thousands of online fans.
March 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
March 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Internet-famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome 3rd chick
Live camera footage from a bald eagle nest in California has gone viral, capturing hundreds of thousands of views.
March 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
March 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
3rd eaglet is officially here
The third eaglet finally hatched Friday night in Big Bear, California, as many watched on the Big Bear bald eagle live nest cam.
March 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Third eagle egg hatches
The bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, who welcomed a pair of hatchlings in Big Bear California five days ago, had their third egg hatch live on Big Bear Bald Eagle Nest Cam.
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Bald eagle nest cam captures live hatch in California
A live camera stream of a bald eagle nest in Southern California has gained viral attention, attracting hundreds of thousands of views this week.
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Dog plays squeaky toy while listening to Cynthia Erivo sing 'Defying Gravity'
Anastasia Stewart's goldendoodle Charlie decided to interrupt while she was watching Erivo's "Wicked" performance at the Oscars with a musical squeaky toy solo.
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Endangered cheetah sanctuary breaks ground in Africa
Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker discusses her organization’s fight to save cheetahs throughout the continent.
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Horse pulled out of a hole after incredible team effort
A fire department, animal rescue team and an excavation company came together to rescue a horse that fell in a hole in Tennessee. An on-site veterinarian found no injuries.
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Dog is excited to help plumber fix sink
Albert is certainly qualified!
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