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Bobi, age 31, sits in Conqueiros, Portugal, earlier this year.

World’s oldest dog marks 31st birthday

Bobi, age 31, sits in Conqueiros, Portugal, earlier this year.

May 19, 2023, 5:55am Pets & Wildlife

The world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to Guinness World Records. Read story

Alyssa Bennett, a biologist for the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, inspects a dead bat in a cave in Dorset, Vt., on May 2.

As white nose syndrome threatens entire species, Vermont bats provide hope

Alyssa Bennett, a biologist for the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, inspects a dead bat in a cave in Dorset, Vt., on May 2.

May 19, 2023, 5:55am Pets & Wildlife

Deep in a cool, damp cave in Vermont, tens of thousands of furry, chocolate-brown creatures stir, survivors of a deadly fungus that has decimated their population. Read story

It's illegal to leave an animal alone in a hot car in Washington. But it's only legal for first responders to break into a car to rescue an animal in distress.

It’s against state law to lock a pet in a hot car — or rescue one. Here’s what to know

It's illegal to leave an animal alone in a hot car in Washington. But it's only legal for first responders to break into a car to rescue an animal in distress.

May 18, 2023, 7:20am Health

Without ventilation, the temperature inside your car will rise high and fast. Leaving pets in a hot car can cause heat stroke or death — and no, cracking a window open isn’t enough. Read story

California Condor named Hope zoo ambassador for the species takes to flight at the Los Angeles Zoo on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. California condors are trapped in a cycle of life and death. The latest breeding efforts to boost the population of North America's largest land bird - an endangered species where there are only several hundred in the wild - come as the avian flu has already killed 20 birds this year.

Vaccine authorized for emergency use in California condors amid bird flu outbreak

California Condor named Hope zoo ambassador for the species takes to flight at the Los Angeles Zoo on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. California condors are trapped in a cycle of life and death. The latest breeding efforts to boost the population of North America's largest land bird - an endangered species where there are only several hundred in the wild - come as the avian flu has already killed 20 birds this year.

May 16, 2023, 6:41pm Nation & World

California condors will receive a vaccine for a deadly strain of avian influenza that threatens to wipe out the already critically endangered vulture species, federal officials said Tuesday. Read story

Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal rests on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. An unexpected visitor spotted sunbathing on a beach in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv is turning heads and causing a media buzz. The seal cow first appeared south of Tel Aviv's main beachfront last Friday, drawing clusters of curious onlookers to the rocky beach south of Jaffa's historic center on Tuesday.

A rare, endangered seal named Yulia basks on Tel Aviv beach

Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal rests on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. An unexpected visitor spotted sunbathing on a beach in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv is turning heads and causing a media buzz. The seal cow first appeared south of Tel Aviv's main beachfront last Friday, drawing clusters of curious onlookers to the rocky beach south of Jaffa's historic center on Tuesday.

May 16, 2023, 7:45am Nation & World

An unexpected visitor spotted sunbathing on a beach in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv is turning heads and causing a media buzz. Read story

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington and other groups in Clark County help provide services for the pets of unhoused and low-income residents, including spay and neuter for cats.

Humane Society in Vancouver helps pets of low-income people, those experiencing homelessness

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington and other groups in Clark County help provide services for the pets of unhoused and low-income residents, including spay and neuter for cats.

May 16, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

While most Clark County residents were turning on their coffee pots or taking their dogs for their morning walk, Laura Jean Skiles trailed through the nearly silent Humane Society for Southwest Washington building one Tuesday — omit the occasional bark or meow. Read story

Donations pour in for Thurston County animal shelter after huge cat rescue

May 15, 2023, 6:40pm Life

Donations poured in after Joint Animal Services rescued over 100 cats from a Thurston County property on April 26, but shelter capacity remains strained. Read story

Immersive forest exhibit coming to Seattle zoo

May 14, 2023, 6:05am Life

A two-story canopy path lined with treetops where endangered Matschie’s tree kangaroos and red pandas will make their home is coming to Seattle. Read story

Idaho wants the U.S. to remove grizzly bears from the Endangered Species Act.

Idaho threatens lawsuit over status of grizzly bears

Idaho wants the U.S. to remove grizzly bears from the Endangered Species Act.

May 14, 2023, 6:01am Life

Idaho leaders intend to sue federal officials if the Department of Interior does not remove grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states from the Endangered Species Act list, according to a notice of intent filed Wednesday. Read story

The Bauer family, Trish, 34, Josh, 36, and Lily, 10, hug their rescued German shepherd Cooper at Wildwood Park on May 3 in San Bernardino, Calif. Trish was scrolling on Instagram when she came across a post from a dog rescue that said a 12-year-old, 90 pound German shepherd was going to be euthanized if he didn't find a home soon.

After losing baby, mom saves dog

The Bauer family, Trish, 34, Josh, 36, and Lily, 10, hug their rescued German shepherd Cooper at Wildwood Park on May 3 in San Bernardino, Calif. Trish was scrolling on Instagram when she came across a post from a dog rescue that said a 12-year-old, 90 pound German shepherd was going to be euthanized if he didn't find a home soon.

May 12, 2023, 6:02am Pets & Wildlife

Trish Bauer was scrolling on Instagram one sleepless night in December when she came across a post from a dog rescue page that made her pause. Read story