Animals

A new study based on thousands of DNA sequences and owner surveys finds that less than 10% of a dog's behavior — like howling, herding or retrieving — can be explained by its breed.

The sick dolphin was stranded on a Texas beach and died after being harassed by a crowd of people. Some had tried to ride the animal, according to rescuers.

The agency warns that interfering with local critters may do more harm than good.

A video posted by the Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department shows the fugitive flamingo wading into Cox Bay about 120 miles southwest of Houston.

The changes require preventative measures in new and existing facilities including fire alarms, carbon monoxide detection systems and sprinklers. Seventy-five dogs died in the September fire.

Environmental groups say it’s far too early to change the conservation status of the tallest and rarest birds in North America. Around 500 cranes currently make their way from Canada to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge every winter.

The annual winter monarch butterfly migration, which has seen steep declines in recent years, seems to be making a comeback. Biologists are encouraged and confused by the trend.

The nonprofit animal shelter says its current space is falling apart, and it wants the city to take another look at its contract before it expires in November.

According to a veterinarian, the behavior some people call "kneading dough" or "making biscuits" is a clue your cat feels comfortable around you.

Opossums, rabbits, deer and coyotes have all been spotted crossing the months old Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park.