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Some therapy and service dogs who go above and beyond now have "dogrees."
A special memorial service is being held for a Wake County K-9 officer who was killed in the line of duty.
The sudden deaths of all five meerkats at the Philadelphia Zoo this month were apparently caused by an accidental poisoning linked to a dye that is used to mark the animals, zoo officials said, but an investigation into the deaths remains ongoing.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Benito the giraffe arrived in Mexico’s arid northern border city of Ciudad Juarez just last month, and already the climate appears to be a problem — and he's only had to deal with the scorching heat of summer.
By MARK STEVENSON, Associated Press
Minnesota researchers discovered that wolves go fishing in the spring.
The North Carolina Zoo has opened a naming poll for a male calf born to mama giraffe Leia on May 20.
Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
Families can get up close and personal with fascinating creatures in our state, from the aquariums, zoos, wildlife refuges and more.
Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer
A busy Minnesota interstate is closed through the early afternoon after a semi rollover sent pigs wandering onto the roadway Friday.
The Wake County Animal Center is waiving adoption fees to help manage the overwhelming number of pets in need of homes.
Snakes are coming back into some people's yards. Falyn Owens with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission explains a few ways you can coexist with snakes.
The pups have brought statewide attention to Asian small-clawed otters, which are considered a vulnerable species.
Wildlife biologist Greg Batts said black bear sightings are common in May and June as male bears begin to separate from their mothers.
The Greensboro Science Center announced the arrival of a baby pygmy hippo with a video posted to Facebook.
A small group of orcas, numbering about 15, started to batter boats around Spain in 2020.
Isabella Kwai, New York Times
The space, as its unofficial name implies, is also home to as many as 200 live butterflies.
Biologists with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission said catching glimpses of coyotes is commonplace during the spring and are alerting folks in case they come across one.
A peacock has been found after escaping a Bronx zoo.
An Alaskan movie theater concession stand saw an usually large guest.
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund posted this picture to its Facebook page on Sunday announcing the second foal of the year.
North Carolina veterinarians have come across several cases of dog flu that have been confirmed to have been caused by the H3N2 canine influenza virus.
Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter
It might be one of the largest cats anyone has ever seen at an animal shelter in Richmond. Patches weighs 42 pounds and has gone viral and has now been adopted.
The Animal Park at the Conservators Center is located at 676 E. Hughes Mill Road in Burlington, NC. The center was founded in 1999 in Mebane. It relocated in 2001 to a 45-acre location in Caswell County.
Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor
Big Mack had been living in the basement of a Philadelphia row home for 11 years.
Meet Raphael, a Border Terrier mix, who is approximately 1-2 years old and weighs 42 pounds. He is a friendly dog that's exceptionally sweet and easy to handle! Raphael is very respectful with other dogs but he'd do best in a home without any cats. Raphael is neutered, microchipped and ready to complete your family! Interested adopters should visit www.redbarnrescue.com and fill out an application today!