Jack Russell terrier saves owner from bear attack thanks to ‘ninja moves’
A 61-year-old Vermont woman was saved from a black bear that was biting her leg when her Jack Russell terrier started barking and drew the bear’s attention, according to a…
Are playful dogs smarter? Study finds link between learning and romping
“Gifted” dogs, who have a rare talent for learning lots of words for objects easily, also turn out to be more playful than other dogs, a new study finds. Prior…
How do dolphins hunt? A research project provides a dolphin’s-eye view
Scientists trying to understand the hunting behaviors of bottlenose dolphins have come up with a unique solution: fit them with video cameras. The result is the most remarkable insight into…
Monkey calls 911 from cellphone, sending deputies to California zoo
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it’s a primate suspect. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office believes it was a little…
One of the world’s largest moths detected for the first time in U.S., officials say
The moth, with a wingspan of 10 inches, was spotted in Washington state. A moth with a wingspan of 10 inches has been found in the U.S. for the first…
Employee gored to death by antelope in Swedish animal park
STOCKHOLM — An employee of an animal park in southwestern Sweden was gored to death by an eland. The man, a foreign national, was taking the antelopes into stables after…
Operation Lone Star Brings National Attention To Growing Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons,…
Texas Department of Public Safety partnered with TxDOT to host a child passenger event
Child passenger safety is critical. The team in the Texas Department of Public Safety – South Texas Region partnered with TxDOT to host a child passenger seat event, where they…
The dog follows the instructions from the paper list
While some dogs have difficulty following verbal commands, this dog can read instructions from a piece of paper. Jessie Lange, 21, a student from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, teaches her dog…
Meet Police Officer Christopher Vera, Queens North Narcotics
On March 11, 3-year-old Sophia was in a stroller pushed by her grandmother when an unknown individual attacked them, tossing the stroller to the ground and leaving Sophia with multiple…