COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests

Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.

Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet

From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

COVID vaccine: Milwaukee County Zoo begins animal vaccinations

The Milwaukee County Zoo's animal care team recently began vaccinating high-risk animals for protection from COVID-19.

How you can say goodbye to Winter the dolphin: CMA outlines memorial plan

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says there will be several events, both public and private, for fans to say goodbye to Winter the dolphin, the inspiration behind ‘Dolphin Tale.’

Orphaned, malnourished baby pumas find new home at Memphis Zoo

Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.

3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo

The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.

VIDEO: Momma bear, cubs visit Wyoming police station

The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes new baby elephant to the herd

The Fort Worth zoo has been hiding a very sweet secret: A baby elephant was born at the zoo three weeks ago.

MCTS worker finds kitten in grocery bag

A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) said a worker found a kitten inside a plastic grocery bag outside the MCTS Fleet Building.

Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona

San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.

Wisconsin DNR license plate rebate; sales help wildlife conservation

The Wisconsin DNR is offering a $25 rebate on new purchases of the Endangered Resources license plate now through Dec. 31, 2021.

Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume

The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.

Video: Elk in Wisconsin Rapids gets police 'escort' through town

Hoping to avoid any potential accidents, Wisconsin Rapids police recently escorted an elk down 8th Street after it began crossing through lanes.

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

Phoenix cat chases away coyote from his home

A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."

More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say

Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.

Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona

Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.

Dogs land in Waukesha; hurricane impacted Louisiana shelters

HAWS welcomed dozens of dogs at the Waukesha County Airport, arriving after Hurricane Ida impacted shelters in Louisiana.