St. Louis Zoo says python laid 7 eggs without male help
Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for at least two decades.
Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for at least two decades.
Dog stuck in a jam after trying to escape under fence in Louisiana
A Louisiana dog needed the help of firefighters after getting stuck under a fence while trying to escape a backyard late last month.
A Louisiana dog needed the help of firefighters after getting stuck under a fence while trying to escape a backyard late last month.
Zoo Atlanta throws birthday bash for 23-year-old giant panda Yang Yang
One of Zoo Atlanta’s resident giant pandas celebrated his 23rd birthday on Wednesday in the best possible way.
One of Zoo Atlanta’s resident giant pandas celebrated his 23rd birthday on Wednesday in the best possible way.
Bison walks through 'unseasonable' Labor Day snowstorm in Yellowstone National Park
It may still be summer for another couple of weeks, but some of the U.S. appeared to skip straight to winter weather over Labor Day.
It may still be summer for another couple of weeks, but some of the U.S. appeared to skip straight to winter weather over Labor Day.
Triplet African lion cubs born at the Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo is celebrating the birth of three African lion cubs.
The Dallas Zoo is celebrating the birth of three African lion cubs.
Chester Zoo welcomes 'hugely significant' birth of endangered chimpanzee
Staff at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, welcomed the birth of a critically endangered Western chimpanzee on Friday, August 21.
Staff at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, welcomed the birth of a critically endangered Western chimpanzee on Friday, August 21.
'World's loneliest elephant' okayed to quit zoo for new life
Martin Bauer, a spokesman for Four Paws, said the elephant has been finally given medical approval to travel, most likely to Cambodia, where he will find companionship and better conditions.
Martin Bauer, a spokesman for Four Paws, said the elephant has been finally given medical approval to travel, most likely to Cambodia, where he will find companionship and better conditions.
'Double Trouble': Baby koalas adorably wrestle at Australian wildlife sanctuary
We may be used to seeing koalas dozing peacefully in trees, but it turns out their babies have plenty of energy to burn.
We may be used to seeing koalas dozing peacefully in trees, but it turns out their babies have plenty of energy to burn.
40 Siamese cats looking for new homes after being seized from condemned home
Forty Siamese cats are looking for new homes after being rescued from a condemned home.
Forty Siamese cats are looking for new homes after being rescued from a condemned home.
Bovine baffles beachgoers after it seemingly emerges from sea
A cow baffled beachgoers in Ireland after it seemingly emerged from the sea.
A cow baffled beachgoers in Ireland after it seemingly emerged from the sea.
National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
Employer offers 'pawternity' leave, $300 toward pet-adoption fees to its workers
A Texas insurance company is encouraging its employees to adopt pets -- by offering them "pawternity" leave and a sizable stipend.
A Texas insurance company is encouraging its employees to adopt pets -- by offering them "pawternity" leave and a sizable stipend.
Tabby cat plays piano to tell owners he's hungry
A musically-inclined tabby cat named Wilson plays a miniature piano next to his food dish to let his owners know it's time for dinner.
A musically-inclined tabby cat named Wilson plays a miniature piano next to his food dish to let his owners know it's time for dinner.
Seals and Guadalupe fur seals are getting entangled in fishing gear and plastic
Young seals are most often found entangled around the head and body leading to slow starvation.
Young seals are most often found entangled around the head and body leading to slow starvation.
Wild Florida becomes first attraction in the world to successfully hatch albino alligators
Wild Florida has some exciting news!
Wild Florida has some exciting news!
Call before you dig: Meet Spartacus, the 6-year-old Pomeranian named We Energies' 'ambassadog'
Spartacus, a 6-year-old, 6-pound Pomeranian from Caledonia, Wisconsin, was named our new safe digging “ambassadog”!
Spartacus, a 6-year-old, 6-pound Pomeranian from Caledonia, Wisconsin, was named our new safe digging “ambassadog”!
Help track deer populations: DNR asks public to take part in Operation Deer Watch
The Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to participate in Operation Deer Watch.
The Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to participate in Operation Deer Watch.
Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.
Happy International Cat Day! Here are 10 fun facts about cats
Despite popular belief, cats are supposedly not nocturnal.
Despite popular belief, cats are supposedly not nocturnal.
Milwaukee County Zoo announces name chosen for snow leopard cub: Meet Milja
The Milwaukee County Zoo's newest snow leopard cub will be named Milja. The name Milja honors the cub’s grandmother, Dshamilja (a wild-born snow leopard), and the importance of her genetic lines.
The Milwaukee County Zoo's newest snow leopard cub will be named Milja. The name Milja honors the cub’s grandmother, Dshamilja (a wild-born snow leopard), and the importance of her genetic lines.



















