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Wolves Adopted by Families Found Dead at Kent Wildlife Park

Adopters claim they were not notified before the animals were euthanized.

Powhatan Deputies Wrangle Escaped Emu Back Home

Cpl. Bagget's quick thinking and knowledge of large birds helped return the wandering emu to its owner.

Baby Chick Finds Comfort in Feather Duster

Rescued chick at Iowa animal shelter bonds with makeshift 'mother'.

Bear Spotted Wandering Through Fillmore Neighborhood

Residents warned to avoid area as bear roams residential streets

Chattanooga Zoo Hosts Hug a Bunny Weekend

Annual event allows visitors to meet and pet rabbits at the zoo

Elephant Escapes Zoo Enclosure for Morning Stroll

Alice the 52-year-old Asian elephant spent time on public walkway before safely returning to her habitat at BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque.

Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes New Asian Small-Clawed Otter Pups

Munti and Flounder's growing family delights visitors with adorable antics.

Actor Samuel L. Jackson Joins Calls for Sanctuary for Ailing Ex-LA Zoo Elephant

Activists continue campaign to relocate Tina the elephant after her transfer to Oklahoma facility

Kangaroo Escapes Petting Zoo, Evades Capture for 3 Days

Chesney the kangaroo scales 8-foot fence, sparking community-wide search in small Wisconsin town

Alaska Zoo Welcomes New Opossum Resident 'Meatball'

The zoo's second opossum follows in the footsteps of the beloved 'Grubby'.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Shares Tips to Stay Safe from Bears

As bears wake up from hibernation, officials urge residents to eliminate potential attractants in their yards

John Day Welcomes Baby Camel Cora to Growing Herd

Bactrian camel Hilde gives birth to first calf, drawing visitors to see the new addition

Elephant Escapes Albuquerque Zoo Enclosure

Alice, a 52-year-old elephant, broke through her habitat and roamed the park before being safely returned.

Missing Wisconsin Kangaroo Chesney Found After 3-Day Search

Thermal drones helped locate the escaped animal on a local farm.

Wildlife Surges Around Englewood as Spring Arrives

Sea turtles, migratory birds, and alligators are all on the move in Southwest Florida

Wayward Kangaroo Returned Home After Daring Woodland Escape

Chesney the kangaroo sparked a three-day community search in rural Wisconsin before being coaxed back to safety.

Firefighters Rescue Deer Trapped on Thin Ice in Cheshire Lake

Volunteer crew braves frigid waters to save struggling animal

Zollman Zoo Mourns Loss of Two Beloved Animals

The free zoo near Rochester, Minnesota, has experienced the passing of a grey fox and a white-tailed deer in recent weeks.

Mr. Drew Animal Show Returns to Viles Arboretum in Augusta

Interactive event features exotic animals and inspiring rescue stories for all ages.

New Kudu Calves Debut at Saint Louis Zoo

Visitors can now see the latest additions to the zoo's herd.