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Photo Shows Black Bear Relaxing at Hotel

New Hampshire routinely has reports of bears finding their way into homes, campgrounds and even...

Animal Rescue Group Needs Discarded Bras for Injured Turtles

An animal rehabilitation group in Iowa originally had the idea, saying it uses the fasteners...

Firefighters Rescue Squirrel Stuck in Manhole Cover

It was treated for superficial neck wounds and is expected to soon be released back...

Does a Photograph Show a Species of Megabat?

The largest bats in the world have wingspans of more than 5 feet.

Strolling Horse Causes Stir in Frankfurt

Owner Werner Weischedel says his old nag Jenny has been taking her daily jaunts for...

Did This Gorilla Learn How to Knit?

"The discovery will no doubt be apeeling to the debate of how intelligent gorillas are."

Is the Malabar Giant Squirrel a Real Animal?

It's big, furry, and very colorful.

Polar Bears Invade Russian Town; Locals Delighted But Wary

Regional authorities in Russia declared a state of emergency over the weekend after the bears...

Police: Pot Smokers Find Caged Tiger in Abandoned House

Authorities nicknamed the tiger "Tyson" after the movie "The Hangover."

Rare Tiger Kills Prospective Mate in London at First Meeting

It was a tragic end to hopes that the two would eventually breed as part...

Did This Bird Keep a Puppy Warm in Montana?

Photographs showing a bird and a puppy appear to be real, but the accompanying backstory...

Desert Attraction Temporarily Closes After 4 Dolphin Deaths

Dolphinaris Arizona said it will close temporarily beginning Friday as a panel of experts investigates...