Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin, impact on wildlife and pets
Smoky air is not just causing health concerns for people – it is also impacting animals, especially wildlife.
Smoky air is not just causing health concerns for people – it is also impacting animals, especially wildlife.
Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin, impact on wildlife and pets
Smoky air is not just causing health concerns for people – it is also impacting animals, especially wildlife.
Smoky air is not just causing health concerns for people – it is also impacting animals, especially wildlife.
We Energies looking for next 'ambassadog,' cast your vote now
Voting is officially open to select the next We Energies safe digging "ambassadog"!
Voting is officially open to select the next We Energies safe digging "ambassadog"!
Erling Haaland brings stuffed raccoon from Dallas western store back to Norway
Erling Haaland loved Texas so much, he brought a kitschy piece of cowboy culture back with him to Norway after their World Cup exit.
Erling Haaland loved Texas so much, he brought a kitschy piece of cowboy culture back with him to Norway after their World Cup exit.
New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Watch: Lake Tahoe man sprays repellent at charging bear outside his cabin
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
Oconomowoc wildlife center animal patient intake increases
There is animal overload at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, where staff has seen a sharp intake in patients.
There is animal overload at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, where staff has seen a sharp intake in patients.
Oconomowoc wildlife center animal patient intake increases
There is animal overload at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, where staff has seen a sharp intake in patients.
There is animal overload at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, where staff has seen a sharp intake in patients.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
Ridglan Farms beagles: Owner's son-in-law not among dozens charged
Activists are now charged for the so-called "open rescue" at Ridglan Farms in March. One name is noticeably missing from the list of those charged.
Activists are now charged for the so-called "open rescue" at Ridglan Farms in March. One name is noticeably missing from the list of those charged.
Ridglan Farms beagles: No charges yet for owner's son-in-law
More than 50 animal rights activists are now charged with felonies for the so-called "open rescue" at Ridglan Farms back in March. One name is noticeably missing from the list of those charged, Jerry Blizzard, the son-in-law of the Jim Burns, owner of Ridglan Farms.
More than 50 animal rights activists are now charged with felonies for the so-called "open rescue" at Ridglan Farms back in March. One name is noticeably missing from the list of those charged, Jerry Blizzard, the son-in-law of the Jim Burns, owner of Ridglan Farms.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.