Detroit cops rescue puppies trapped in abandoned home's mattress spring

Two Detroit Police Officers noticed something off in an abandoned home. When they looked, they found puppies left behind and trapped inside of an old mattress spring.

New possum species named after UW-Oshkosh professor

Mammal experts have named a new species of possum after the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh professor who discovered it.

Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack

The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.

Wisconsin Humane Society: Kentucky cats up for adoption

The Wisconsin Humane Society announced on Tuesday it is now caring for 32 cats from Kentucky due to the devastating tornado in that region.

Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House

His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.

New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post

Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.

Whitewater police K-9 retires, to live with officer

The city of Whitewater and the Whitewater Police Department on Thursday, Dec. 16 announced the retirement of K-9 officer Tilla.

Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders

Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.

Snowy owl rescued from Milwaukee recycling plant, recovering

A snowy owl found covered in diesel at a Milwaukee recycling center is now recovering, the Wisconsin Humane Society announced Tuesday, Dec. 7.

900 bison at Yellowstone to be shot, slaughtered or quarantined in deal in reduce herd

An additional 200 bison among the park’s more than 5,000 bison could be captured or hunted in the late winter if those numbers are met, federal, tribal and state officials agreed in a meeting Wednesday.

Fossils reveal a new dinosaur species that was the size of dogs

The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.

Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in Iowa

A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.

Penguins at London Zoo post letters to Santa

Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.

Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo

Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.