Animals

The blobfish was voted New Zealand’s “fish of the year” in a poll organized by an environmental nonprofit group.

As many as three cases of bird flu found in New York City pet cats, two of which were deadly, have been connected to a brand of raw pet food, according to city officials.

Two cats have tested positive for bird flu, leading to at least one death. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports. 

New York City’s health department confirmed two cases in separate households where cats tested positive for the bird flu, officials announced Friday. Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse released a statement saying the cats were infected with H5 avian influenza, and warned owners to take precautions when it comes to feeding pets. “Pet owners are reminded not to feed their...

The victim was taken to a hospital in noncritical condition in the early Monday accidental shooting.

Every dog has its day, and on the Upper East Side, it was a different kind of dog having its day. On Tuesday, a coyote walked into a parking garage (no, that’s not the setup to a joke), then parked itself between a Porsche and Mercedes Benz. The wild canine strolled right by Charles Toogood, who works at the...

A coyote has been known to make his home inside Central Park, but on Tuesday, it decided to explore the city. The wild canine wandered into a parking garage on the Upper East Side, surprising the people working there. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.

Suffolk County officials say they have another rabid raccoon case, nearly two months after reporting their first such case in more than 15 years. Health officials say a dead raccoon found in Amityville on March 4, 2025, tested positive for rabies. The confirmation was received from the Wadsworth Center at the New York State Department of Health three days later….

A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000.

A beautiful moment was captured live in a nest in Big Bear Valley, California.

Colossal Biosciences announced Tuesday that it has simultaneously edited seven genes in mice embryos to create mice with long, thick, woolly hair.

In Suffolk County, 20 dead birds found on a small beach in East Patchogue are now being tested for avian flu, sparking concerns in the community. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

A Long Island beachside community in Suffolk County is worried about dozens of dead birds that have washed up on the shore and been found in backyards, especially because officials believe the birds died from avian flu.

Police in New York filmed a horse being pulled out of a frozen pond with a rope during a harrowing rescue scene earlier this week.

It was a dramatic rescue in New Jersey, with a dog saved after falling into a partially frozen lake. Video showed an officer crawl across thin ice to pull the pup to safety. NBC New York’s Rana Novini reports.

With bird flu spreading through the tri-state, it’s not just ducks and chickens in danger. NBC New York’s Pat Battle reports.

A woman was charged with animal cruelty after officials said nearly 50 animals were found living in horrific, squalid conditions inside a Long Island home.

A giant schnauzer named Monty won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.

The annual celebration attracts thousands of visitors to honor National Golden Retriever Day.

If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you’ll likely see a key person’s influence — even if you don’t actually see her.