Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
Hippo swallows half of 2-year-old’s body before spitting him out
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Giant aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open in Berlin hotel
The 82-foot-tall AquaDom aquarium was the biggest cylindrical tank in the world, and held about 1,500 tropical fish before the incident.
The 82-foot-tall AquaDom aquarium was the biggest cylindrical tank in the world, and held about 1,500 tropical fish before the incident.
Video shows frogs take over backyard pool after floods: ‘I think I’ll swim in the creek’
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
Polar bear makes 'snow angels' at Utah zoo after snowstorm
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
Heartbreaking photos show whale migrated 3,000 miles despite broken spine
She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.
She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.
Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
Rhode Island police department debuts new puppy recruit spreading Christmas cheer
Officer Raymond L. Hopkinton is a Goldendoodle puppy who will serve as a "compassion canine" for the local police department in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
Officer Raymond L. Hopkinton is a Goldendoodle puppy who will serve as a "compassion canine" for the local police department in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
13 bald eagles possibly poisoned after eating euthanized animals
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
'Medusa’ spotted with first calf of the North Atlantic right whale season
Biologists believe there are less than 350 North Atlantic right whales left in existence and have been considered an endangered species since 1970.
Biologists believe there are less than 350 North Atlantic right whales left in existence and have been considered an endangered species since 1970.
These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Watch: Heroic mom saves young daughter from rabid raccoon attack
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Deer spotted running around Oregon neighborhood with Christmas lights
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
'Reckless driver' turns out to be dog behind wheel of Texas parking lot crash
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.