The eastern brown snake emptied the clothing shop, which was offering exciting deals on summer clothing that’s almost entirely venom-free.

Forget running with the bulls - in Canada, lucky half-marathon runners got the opportunity to do part of their race with a goat that escaped from a pumpkin patch. If someone isn’t already optioning this as a film, there’s something wrong with Hollywood.

Women looking for access to free birth control, look no further. There’s a simple solution: just move to New York City and become a rat.

Having roommates is no walk in the park. Just ask one Sierra Madre couple who had a bear of a tenant move in and refuse to leave.

A once peaceful island in the Bering Sea is currently in chaos after a resident reported maybe, possibly seeing a rat.

A mysterious break-in at a California cabin has residents fearing for their lives… and their condiments.

The Bald Eagle is the symbol of America, especially this particular Bald Eagle, who has been clinically diagnosed as “Too Fat To Fly.” USA! USA! USA!

1000 Pound Sisters star Amy Slaton is now feeling the weight of the law coming down on her. This after a trip to a zoo/safari and possibly a different kind of trip led to a third trip - downtown for some questioning after being arrested.

A family said the escaped emu is easy to spot because it’s really tall, has a scary face, and is unlike any bird native to the entire North American continent.

If there’s one thing that’s just adorable, it’s a dolphin. However, maybe not, as there have been a series of attacks on humans in Japan lately, and scientists think that one horned-up, lonely dolphin could be responsible for the bulk of them.

Stitch the Tortoise was “saved” and returned to live next to a scary ostrich on a ranch - what could be better.

The spider was reportedly drowned in ginger ale - a cruel act indeed, especially because it was the arachnid’s favorite soft drink.

An unhappy black bear was spotted along a Florida highway last week, and authorities are warning tourists to stop taking selfies with it. As for the subject of these paparazzi, the photographic attention is simply unbearable.

While there were a lot of deals to be had on Prime Day, a Colombian woman got a little something more than she bargained for when she ordered an air fryer from Amazon. Namely, a still-alive lizard that shipped along with her purchase.

You’ve heard of “raining cats and dogs,” but this is ridiculous. In an insurance claim of biblical proportions, a large fish fell from the sky, raining chaos on a New Jersey couple’s driveway

Because it’s 2024 and life refuses to be normal, scientists off the coast of Brazil have discovered sharks are getting blitzed on cocaine.

A Colorado Red Lobster may be changing its name to Orange Lobster after this recent one-in-30 million discovery.

We’re not kidding around. King Charles has bestowed a royal title on a rare golden goat breed in the UK.

New York’s shore birds to drones: “Not in our beach yard!”

It’s a scorcher out there, and humans aren’t the only ones feeling the heat. At the Denver zoo, animals are being given a little extra love with cool baths, shade, and, for some carnivorous feline connoisseurs, blood on ice.

Police in Columbus, Ohio found themselves chasing more than they bargained for when a suspect robbed a pet store and unleashed a four-legged frenzy into the city.

An Emu has been captured after it escaped from a Bucks County farm on the Fourth of July. Was it fear of fireworks, fear of captivity, or the search for a fun night on the town that drove this fugitive to run?

Pupping season for sea lions in San Diego is attracting groups of obnoxious people more interested in getting a good photo than letting parents care for their young.

If you’re a barnyard animal that enjoys farting, you may want to steer clear of Denmark, as they’re betting the farm on you, enacting a tax on livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their livelihood

Cats, however, are less clingy and probably dream about anything but humans, like catching delicious mice or walking through the middle of your family’s board game to remind you who’s really in charge around here.

Virginia State Police found themselves in a hoof pursuit over the weekend when a couple of runaway donkeys decided the grass was greener on the other side, and made a break for it.

The Flemish Giant rabbit weighed 26 pounds and was found wandering the land, pondering that age-old question: What exactly does “Flemish” mean anyway?

Manhattan’s Upper West Side is not the native habitat of boa constrictors, but one made itself right at home in a ground-level apartment.

A crow who took up residence outside a Nottingham hospital let no one go about their business as usual.

About 100 wild chickens have infiltrated the town of Snettisham, in Norfolk, England, causing property damage, sleepless nights, and probably making some local vegans rethink their vow not to kill and eat them.

Mail generally isn’t supposed to consist of live animals, but a man hissed his pants after a living rattlesnake was mailed to him. Which would have been just an odd news story if it didn’t happen again.

In Western Vermont, Max the cat just became the first in his (birth) family to earn a college degree.

When your 3-year-old tells you there’s a monster in her closet, best to give her the benefit of the doubt. In the case of Ashley Class from Charlotte, North Carolina, the sounds her toddler heard turned out to be a hive of 50,000 honeybees.

Cicadas have started to emerge in parts of the U.S., which means it’s a good time to appreciate them and all the delicious ways they can be eaten.

No kids, no problem. You can still celebrate Mother’s Day like the queen you are. Here are 5 reasons why Mother’s Day is actually BETTER when you’re a dog mom.

Spy-cam footage captured dolphins in an underwater cipher, (theoretically) passing around an unconventional bong: A terrified puffer fish secreting a neurotoxin. Hey, let us know how it is!

Chow Chow dogs were black and white, and red all over - from embarrassment - after being dyed to resemble panda bears.

A female hippo at a Japanese Zoo had been assumed to be male for 7 years, despite big warning signs such as not having a penis.

Crates of chickens fell from a poultry truck Monday and ended up blocking the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway’s Cadman Plaza exit ramp. The escapees were too chicken to speak to authorities…until now. 

Not Horsing Around! In North Carolina, a miniature horse named Sweetie has set a Guinness World Record by having a nearly six-foot-long tail! That’s REALLY, REALLY long!!! But is this incredible horse the result of high-quality breeding or – some other factor?

Bear attacks in Japan are on the rise. To help manage the threat, some prefectures are turning to AI monitoring, a flawless solution with zero potential drawbacks.

Next time you need to return an online purchase, make sure you’re only returning what you intended. One cat, mistakenly closed into an Amazon box, was shipped for return and ended up far from home and far from happy.

Step aside, Hollywood celebs, and make room for the furry, feathery, and scaly stars of cyberspace. These viral animals are as cute as they are talented. It’s no wonder their careers are doing so much better than yours.

The African Grey parrots and their blue language are getting lots of local and worldwide attention for their potty mouths, which are equal parts offensive, adorable, and hilarious.

Some Washington state motorists and residents were treated to a private zoo visit from some outlaws wearing stripes: A herd of escaped zebras.

In the Midwest this spring, it’s about to get loud—with a double dose of visiting cicada broods.

Black-footed ferrets were almost added to the roster of extinct species, but breeding efforts have helped to increase their numbers, and two new test-tube babies have just joined the fight to save this species in… THE GAME OF CLONES.

Those bitten by a snake should not bring it with them to the hospital, officials said. It won’t help the treatment process, and it will likely elicit comments like, “Ah! There’s a freaking snake in the room! Get it out! I can’t work like this!”

Get the flock out of here! According to some shepherds, it may not be music that soothes the savage beast, but Axe Body Spray, also known as Lynx, which appears to be a well-known way to calm angry sheep down and otherwise confuse them.

Safe places for Iguanas to lay eggs during nesting time are getting more and more difficult to find, and these crafty lizards are getting more and more creative. For one lizard mom last week, it was time to drop the kids off… at the pool.

This Kung Fu trash panda didn’t make its way to Hersheypark for the chocolate - it had a taste for human blood.

If there’s one thing we know about goats, it’s that they’ve got a lotta kids. And for the mayor of Alicudi island where goat overpopulation’s become a problem, there’s only one solution: free goats for all!

When the nearly 8-foot reptile appeared in the house in Sarasota County, Florida, locals called it everything from “pretty normal” to “business as usual.” One neighbor told a reporter, “Frankly, I’m surprised you’re here at all.”

For Monday’s eclipse, the hot ticket in town (if your town is in the path of totality) might be to zoos and animal parks that want help observing what the animals do.

Germany is considering a ban on breeding dachshunds because it has a problem with how the sausage (dog) is made.

Raw sewage dumped in the English Channel has left marine species in the water “full of drugs”, and now fish communities are HOOKED on partying.

Cat-astrophe averted! If you owe money to this Massachusetts library, you can give them a photo of a kitty and be the cat’s meow again… in good standing.

New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation seized a Buffalo-area man’s twelve-foot, 750-pound pet alligator, which is not a euphemism - and he’s single!

Is there anything cuter than a puppy? I mean, maybe Ryan Gosling holding a puppy, but let’s not get greedy here. This list of adorable, funny, and fascinating puppy facts will leave your tail wagging.

If you’ve got a Mauser, watch out for that schnauzer! The Mall of America has recruited canine backup to catch pistol packing shoppers - and it’s already working

New Orleans’ police headquarters has an “infestation” of rats that have consumed some key evidence: confiscated pot. It was unclear whether the rats were natives of NOLA or just in town for Spring Break.

The DNA testing company is having a ruff time after identifying a woman as 40% Malamute - and this is the second time it’s happened

Scientists say that adult males mooch food and even act like children around their mothers. Whale psychoanalysts are already having a field day with the findings.

Pink Tongues and Pink Slips: With legalized marijuana, drug sniffing dogs are finding themselves out of work. What does the future hold for an unemployed dog with obsolete skills?

French Bulldogs, particularly the Big Rope variety, are experiencing a global surge in popularity. Among them, a Colombian-bred specimen stands out with his golden eyes, compact physique, and difficulty breathing or walking, embodying the breed’s desirable traits and genetic integrity.

Aaron Phoenix, a 36-year-old from England, has turned his home into a sanctuary for over 700 tarantulas, finding therapeutic healing in caring for these creatures. He now envisions turning it into a profession, planning to educate and sell spiders to, fellow enthusiasts.

Blossom the cow made waves in Middletown’s water tunnel saga. Trapped, agitated, and facing steep challenges, firefighters took four days for a daring rescue utilizing a tranquilizer dart, sled, and a rope pulley system.

Scientists discover two humpback whales having gay sex. This deep sea hookup is making waves, and now the conversation has shifted onto land. They appear to be having a whale of a time, but should the photos have been taken at all?

Owl never get over this. Flaco the owl, a celebrated New York City icon, has died after crashing into an office building. Gone, but not forgotten, residents of the Big Apple mourn his untimely passing.

A man found himself in legal trouble after attempting to transport three Burmese pythons across the U.S.-Canadian border. Facing probation, he shed light on the underground trade of exotic reptiles. Stay tuned for updates on this unusual case.

Florida deputies faced a marsupial misdemeanor when an escaped kangaroo was found hanging out at an apartment complex pool. A swift response reunited the pouch-dwelling daredevil with its grateful owner, adding another twist to the Sunshine State’s wildlife tales.

Meet Lucy, the Pitbull mix captivating hearts globally with her black-and-white spots resembling her very own selfie. Rescued in 2017, Lucy’s journey has taken her from a rescue mission to the dizzy heights of internet stardom.

A Brazilian priest has turned his Sunday Mass into an adoption event for stray dogs. His efforts, including a castration project and emergency care, have led to a significant decrease in the city’s stray dog population.

A bat infestation in a Georgia family’s home led to health concerns and a city ordinance violation. The situation is complicated by disputes with the property management company, who claim they are actively working to resolve the issue.

A pigeon, initially detained in India under espionage suspicions, was later identified as a racing bird from Taiwan. After enduring eight months of investigation, the bird was released, underscoring the region’s alertness to potential threats.

Mipig Café in Harajuku, Japan, offers patrons the experience of interacting with miniature pigs. Despite ethical concerns, these animal-themed cafés continue to grow in popularity, providing a warm and cozy environment for guests and their piggy friends.

An unexpected guest in the form of a blue penguin named Manu, caused a temporary delay at a New Zealand Airport by wandering onto the runway. This incident brought attention to the conservation efforts for this ‘at risk’ species, garnering widespread media coverage.

Has it ever occurred to you what your four-legged canine friend would choose to watch on TV if given the choice? A recent study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine provides intriguing insights into dogs’ television preferences.

Flemish Giant Rabbits, often mistaken for small dogs, are a breed known for their size and gentle nature. Originating from Belgium, these ‘Gentle Giants’ have evolved from a utilitarian breed to beloved companions, bringing joy to those who share their lives with them.

Get ready to herd some happiness! Every January 9th, we celebrate National Australian Shepherd Day, a time to honor these intelligent, athletic, and fiercely loyal dogs.

A Goldendoodle from Pittsburgh devoured $4,000 in cash, leading his owners on a messy journey to recover their money. The event turned Cecil into an internet sensation, while the owners were relieved to recover most of the money, and no health issues for their beloved pooch.

After being missing for 6 months, a family’s cat made an unexpected return home on Christmas morning, giving them the best surprise Christmas gift they could have wished for. The cat’s whereabouts for the past 6 months still remains a mystery.

In an effort to alleviate the stress of holiday travel, Portland International Airport introduced therapy llamas dressed in festive garb. The 400-pound gentle giants embarked on a journey through the terminals, quickly bringing joy and relief to travelers.

The streets of London witnessed an unusual sight as a camel casually walked through a neighborhood capturing the attention of locals. The viral video sparked a wave of online humor revealing the camel’s role in an annual Christmas nativity run organized by a local church.

Shoppers witnessed the capture of a massive alligator from a pond by the entrance of the Coconut Point Mall. Swift action by deputies and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers ensured the safe resolution of the scaly intrusion.

Playful pachyderms embarked on a festive escapade, journeying through a fun adventure inspired by Buddy the Elf. The heartwarming enrichment initiative captivates visitors, showing the zoo’s commitment to joy and well-being for its gentle giants.

A routine feeding time for a Florida woman’s chickens led to a peculiar spectacle that captivated TikTok. Brianna Antionette’s flock of chickens froze in unison for almost two minutes as they were about to be fed, leaving her astounded.

A 22-year-old Taiwanese man was caught at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport smuggling two otters and a prairie dog in his underwear. Discovered after X-rays and a strip search, he now faces numerous charges for violating Thai wildlife protection laws.