Animals

Murder hornets have stingers that are six millimeters long that can spit venom. These venomous creatures have gotten their name for the rare instances when they have killed humans.

A 58-year-old father of five was killed last week in Virginia when a bear that was shot fell on him from out of a tree. The man was on a hunting trip when another shooter fired at the animal.

More than 30 cats were rescued from a home in South Philadelphia after the owner died.

ACCT Philly is searching for homes for 33 cats that were all rescued from a house in South Philadelphia. Firefighters were called to the home regarding a deceased person. Medics found the more than two dozen cats inside. NBC10’s Leah Uko has the details.

Two people have been charged with animal cruelty after police say they “brutally” killed a pet rabbit during a party in Massachusetts.

A bird strike at LaGuardia Airport in New York City forced an American Airlines flight to make an emergency landing at JFK.

A 14-year-old dog becomes 1st animal inducted into Surfers’ Hall of Fame

Vito the pug was named “best in show” at the 2024 National Dog Show, becoming the first of his breed to win the title at the annual Thanksgiving Day canine competition.

The annual competition features about 2,000 dogs of 205 different dog breeds all competing for the prestigious title of “Best in Show.”

Authorities say four monkeys remain free nearly two weeks after a group of 43 escaped from a South Carolina compound that breeds them for medical research.

Earlier this month, police in Tacoma, Washington had their hands full with a non-compliant pig.

The N.H. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is scrambling to care for a “crippling” influx of rapidly reproducing mice

The cat’s remains were found in Yakutia, Russia, and were determined to be those of a 3-week-old cub.

In case you can’t get enough of the pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there’s now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal.

Peanut, a social media star pet squirrel seized and euthanized by authorities in New York, has tested negative for rabies.

After four days stuck alone on a cliff in West Oahu, a baby goat was carried down by hikers and brought to an animal sanctuary.

An additional 24 monkeys believed to be among 43 that escaped a South Carolina research facility last week have been recovered, and eyes are on a “sizable group” nearby, police said Sunday, NBC News reported.

Congratulations are in order for one special hound!

Locals were urged to lock windows and doors and not to interact with the monkeys.

More than half of the 43 monkeys were recovered unharmed.