Animals

A little boy, born during the pandemic, was caught on camera interacting with a dog for the first time, and the footage is melting hearts online.

The saltwater croc was removed from the wild after authorities deemed it a "problem crocodile."

The animals allegedly died after being transported in temperatures between 90 and 100 F. The shelter described it as a "tragic incident."

The animal's "non-typical" antlers were removed, but officials said it will not harm the elk and he will regrow antlers next year.

Four-year-old Trudie spent 16 days in the wilderness after suffering major head injuries from a bus accident

The horse impressed viewers online after performing intricate tricks to "Classic" by MKTO.

Some dog lovers blamed the owner, writing: "Huskies aren't made to be locked inside all day, they are pack animals."

Snake catcher Gianni Hodgson told Newsweek it was one of the more unusual places he had found one of the slithery reptiles.

Researchers found huge similarities in the visual profile of swimmers, surfers and seals, potentially explaining mistaken identity attacks.

The Labrador's choice of condiment has divided dog lovers, with some Reddit commenters warning that the snack "isn't good for them."

Indie the golden retriever was filmed behaving in a such a gentle and loving manner with a special needs girl, 4, that many online are in awe of the animal.

In some areas there were up to 15 mummified penguins per square yard.

"We saw a gator coming out of the drainage hole, and we were like, 'Is that a real gator?'" a couple in Mobile, Alabama, said.

A viral video showing a dog's very sassy reaction to being ignored by her owner has been watched nearly 25 million times.

Paul Brenner of the indie band from Rochester, New York, found a nasty surprise in a clothing delivery.

Haddie was used as "bait," meaning dogfighters would get their mutts to attack her as training.

Snake handlers can be seen breaking up the amorous pair of Eastern Browns—the world's second-deadliest species.

Chief the dog racked up over 4 million views online after the groomers had to make special adjustments for his nail clipping.

A video of a man cuddling up to a large male lion and kissing his nose has gone viral online, with people describing it as "absolutely beautiful."

The video by Madison Cashio, from Louisiana's Blue Zoo Baton Rouge, has been viewed over 1 million times.

On Monday, Utah's Hogle Zoo issued a press release on Facebook after discovering that the four lions contracted COVID-19.

Secret the Australian Shepherd has an impressive list of talents that have earned her over a million Instagram followers.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks own short coats don't provide much protection against cold weather, meaning the fur jacket came in handy and looked stylish in the viral video.

Nuptials in Mexico were stopped in their tracks by an unexpected ursine visitor.

One dog owner suspected her Dachshund was drinking her coffee, so she set up a hidden camera to catch the pet in the act.

The iguana had been found with its feet tied together by a dog walker and the North Carolina rescue center told Newsweek they believe it was going to be sold at a flea market.

Some animal lovers likened the clip to a pair of siblings arguing over a favorite chair.

A 2-year-old boy was excited to show his father what he thought was a turtle. What he had in fact seen was a "ginormous alligator and it is alive as hell."

The animal bit the man's lower right leg, just below the knee.

A Swiss zoo created circumstances favorable to a mother taking care of two newborns: her son and her niece.