One person and two dogs were recently exposed to rabies, according to officials with the Alamance County Health Department. Officials said two dogs got into an altercation with a raccoon on July 9.

With tail wagging, tongue out and ears perked, Hummer - a young mixed breed dog with a slick black coat - sits down in front of a sample of screwworm scent, promptly accepting praise and treats from ...

Health authorities are asking anyone who may have come into contact with a raccoon to contact the Columbus Environmental Health Office or Columbus Animal Care & Control Center.

Raccoons are cute but shy and tend to stay away from people, even if they have food – and there are reasons to keep things ...

As unexpected wildlife encounters are part of living in Southern California, a nonprofit is offering solutions to peacefully ...

The hilarious video has almost 200,000 views in just 24 hours—with many users saying their dog does the same thing.

Raccoons are not fussy. They eat nearly everything and live almost everywhere. Here's what an animal expert recommends if you ...

While Nathan's does date back to 1916, there are no credible accounts of a hot dog eating contest having occurred. The earliest verified Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest took place in the 1970s.

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Ratings History Typically, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest draws roughly one million viewers. The 2014 event was aired on ESPNews to only 402,000 viewers, but ...

Feces are a valuable tool in the world of animal identification. It might sound gross, but it’s one of the best ways to determine an animal’s behavior. An animal’s poop, known as scat, tells you where ...

The iconic Coney Island hot dog eating contest is back, but is Joey "Jaws" Chestnut returning after his ban? Here's what to know.

Many tales from Japanese folklore often feature a fascinating character called the tanuki. Depending on the story, this creature might be mistaken for a badger, a fox, or even something akin to a ...