Animals

Meet Fernando: Phoenix Zoo's first sloth - ABC15 Digital

Fernando just turned four!

Report: New Trump Admin Rule Would Let Hunters Kill Bear Cubs In Dens

The Trump administration is reportedly reversing an Obama-era rule that protected a variety of animals in Alaska’s national parks and preserves.

Happy Doggo Surprised by Personal Pinata

Occurred on May 24, 2020 / Glen Carbon, Illinois, USA Info from Licensor: "I loved the original dog pinata video so much that I decided to surprise my dog with her own. Bridget received a tennis ball..

Hidden Camera Captures Fox Watching Vicious Badger Brawl

Photographer Rodney Holbrook, who captured the wild footage of a fox taking in a badger fight, said the curious animal seemed to be “waiting for the outcome, with a bit of interest.”

The New Normal: How safe are the beaches?

People are hitting the beach as coronavirus restrictions start to ease and summer begins, but access might be limited and public health officials still urge caution, including continued social..

Exotic Cat Roaming Posh London Neighborhood Suspected of Feeding on Pets and Local Animals!

An exotic cat in north London is suspected of feeding on pets and birds found in an upscale neighborhood where it’s been seen roaming. Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison has the story.

Zoo Experiences COVID-19 Baby Boom Among Reindeer, Rare Geese & More!

Animals at a Siberian zoo are seeing quite the baby boom amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hilarious - And Brutal - Battle For Bird Food In A Canadian Backyard

Forget 'Games of Thrones', this incredible battle for territory is playing out every day on a bird feeder in Canada. John Whyte sets up a camera to document the jaw-dropping skirmishes for tasty corn..

Chihuahua Curls up With Adopted Kittens

Occurred on May 20, 2020 / Loganville, Georgia, USA Info from Licensor: "I rescued five kittens from a construction site. They were in the attic of a building that was being demolished. I brought them..

Discovery of 300 dead bats triggers coronavirus panic in northern India

The discovery of at least 300 bats found dead in an orchard triggered a coronavirus panic among locals in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state. The incident took place at a garden in Belghat village..

Ozone depletion may have sparked prehistoric extinction event: study

Ozone depletion may have triggered a mass die-off of ancient fish and plants by ultraviolet ray exposure 358 million years ago.

Claws are out as two Australian koalas brawl hanging in the middle of a tree

Two koalas got into a brutal clash hanging in a tree while screeching in pain, as a horrified family looks on. The filmer told Newsflare: "We witnessed two koalas fighting right off of our balcony.

Ozone Depletion May Have Caused Prehistoric Extinction Event

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND — Ozone depletion may have triggered a mass die-off of ancient fish and plants by ultraviolet ray exposure 358 million years ago, according to a new study in Science..

Bite Marks Reveal Rare Evidence of Dinosaur Cannibalism

The researchers say finding the Allosaurus bite marks on the bones of other Allosaurus reveal the large Jurassic predator turned to scavenging and possibly even cannibalism when food was scarce.

Pelicans rescued by Indian wildlife officers after being injured during cyclone

A pair of pelicans were found injured in east India after being caught up in cyclone Amphan, and were rescued by wildlife workers. The birds were recovered from the port of Paradeep, in..

Rates of climate change in deep oceans could be severely affected, even in the best case scenario: study

Earth's oceans could be experiencing rates of climate change seven times higher than levels today by the second half of the century, according to a new study.

Deep Oceans Will Get Warmer,Even in the Best Case Scenario

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — Earth's oceans could be experiencing rates of climate change seven times higher than levels today by the second half of the century, even if greenhouse gas emissions drop..

Meat processing center in Magic Valley sees increase in business

Meat processing center in Magic Valley sees increase in business

Tulsa nonprofit helped by emergency grant to provide free pet food to owners

Tulsa nonprofit helped by emergency grant to provide free pet food to owners

4-H participants urge Wisconsin State Fair leaders to allow shows

Yard signs are starting to pop up in rural Racine and Kenosha counties that read ‘Let the kids show, make it happen’. It’s a local initiative to help 4H participants have the opportunity to..

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo details plans to reopen Part 1

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo details plans to reopen Part 1

Study reveals exposure to 'good bacteria' during pregnancy buffers risk of autism-like syndrome

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new animal study by..

Man Rescues a Bird Caught in Net

Occurred on April 22, 2020 / Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia Info from Licensor: "Wild bird rescue."

Cute Squirrel Came in Close for a Treat

Occurred on March 8, 2020 / Omsk, Russia Info from Licensor: "I walked in the park and had sunflower seeds, I saw a squirrel and decided to feed, it came without fear and ate right from my hand."

Kitten Keeps Trying to Play with Kiddo

Occurred on May 24, 2020 / Turkey Info from Licensor: A kitten plays with a cute kid who doesn't seem to be bothered or even notice.