Mammals

Sharks 2 hours ago

Shark Watch: What to do if you see a shark at the beach

If you see a shark in the water, a California shark expert recommends maintaining eye contact with the predator and slowly removing yourself from the waters.

HEALTH 2 days ago

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

An Alabama woman was recently bit by a rabid fox as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York weighed in on risks and treatment.

Washington 5 days ago

Kinkajou found abandoned and wandering Washington state road

A type of exotic pet made famous by Paris Hilton was rescued earlier this week after being found climbing a dusty Washington road pole and leaving officials scratching their heads.

LIFESTYLE 5 days ago

Fisherman discovers mammoth bone, 'thick as a human leg,' dating back to the Ice Age

A "mammoth"-sized object was found in Poland by a fisherman who discovered the Ice Age-era bone — which was "as thick as a human leg" — belonging to an extinct elephantid.

Mammals June 26

Cheetah cub, an 'only child,' is moved into ‘foster family’ to increase its odds of survival

A lone baby cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a new family. The male foster cub was the only offspring born to his biological mother, which put him at risk, the zoo said.

Europe June 26

Denmark imposes world's first carbon tax on flatulent farm animals

Denmark will start taxing livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their cows, sheep and pigs from 2030, becoming the first country to do so.

Police and Law Enforcement June 25

Missouri K-9 officer dies after being left inside hot car overnight: 'Tremendous loss'

A Missouri K-9 officer has died after being left inside a hot car overnight after completing his shift in Savannah, the police department confirmed.

Mammals June 20

Alaska man, police officers rescue baby moose from 'sure demise' after getting stuck in a lake

A man and police officers in Homer, Alaska, rescued a moose calf from drowning last week after it became stuck in a lake between a floatplane and a dock.

VIDEO June 20

Alaska man, police officers rescue baby moose after getting stuck in a lake

A man and police officers in Homer, Alaska, rescued a moose calf from drowning last week after it became stuck in a lake between a floatplane and a dock. (CREDIT: Spencer Warren via The Associated Press)

Thailand June 14

Animal caretakers in Thailand 'shocked' after surprise birth of rare twin elephants

Buddhist monks in Thailand have blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy.