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Animals

  1. spectacles
    We’re Bringing Tigers Back to the ArenasLouisiana’s governor has sourced a tiger for this weekend’s LSU game from an owner who has only had his tigers escape twice.
    By Matt Stieb
  2. where are they now?
    Good Night, Embassy Cat, and Good LuckWherever you are, we hope you’re in better, less manipulative hands.
    By Claire Lampen
  3. environment
    The Trump Administration’s War on Wildlife Should Be a ScandalAmid the broader environmental damage, the eradication of certain wildlife due to farming, drilling, and hunting policies has mostly gone unnoticed.
    By Nick Tabor
  4. the panopticon
    A List of Every Animal That Humans Can Spy on With Facial RecognitionIt’s way more than you think.
    By Mack DeGeurin
  5. bears
    Judge Saves Yellowstone Grizzlies From First Legal Hunt in DecadesWyoming and Idaho were set to allow the hunting of grizzlies in the lower 48 states for the first time since 1991.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  6. Hundreds of Protected Baby Birds Massacred by Dumb HumansA colony of little least terns suffered mass casualties after beach-volleyball players invaded their habitat last month.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  7. The Endangered Species Act Is in the Trump Administration’s CrosshairsA proposed plan would focus on “reducing the regulatory burden” of the landmark law.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  8. Trump Team Blocks Criticism of Bill Allowing Hunters to Massacre Bear CubsThe National Park Service has concerns about the NRA’s new hunters’ rights bill. Trump’s team reportedly told NPS to keep its worries to itself.
    By Eric Levitz
  9. what next?
    United Airlines Faces Another PR Disaster After Giant Rabbit Dies on Flight“Something very strange has happened and I want to know what.”
    By Jen Kirby
  10. Donald Trump Jr. Is in Montana to Campaign and Kill Prairie DogsThe president’s son usually prefers to kill much bigger animals.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  11. WATCH: This Elephant Sanctuary Is Trying to Save Elephants From HumansIt acts as a retirement home for overworked and injured elephants.
    By Lizzy Halberstadt
  12. London Zoo Gorilla Escapes Enclosure, Isn’t Brutally MurderedKumbuka is safe and sound back in his den.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  13. select all
    It Is Enjoyable Watching Animals Play Terrible Basketball DefenseThey just don’t stand a chance, and they seem to know it.
    By Jesse Singal
  14. select all
    This Is What a Deer Would Look Like If It Had Eyes at the Front of Its HeadAlso, a shark.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  15. Ancient Viral Lobster Killed in Pathetic Attempt to Save ItRest in peace, Larry. We will never forget.
    By Brian Feldman
  16. Alaskan Goat Drowns While Escaping from Camera-Wielding TouristsA goat in Alaska jumped off a cliff after being frightened by people with cameras.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  17. amazing things
    ‘Big Ass Turtle’ Survives High-Speed Car Crash in FloridaThe turtle was hit by one car and propelled through the windshield of another car going more than 70 mph. 
    By Chas Danner
  18. This Device Lets You Spy on Your Pets While You’re Away All DayWe imagine this might also work to spy on roommates? Not that we condone that sort of behavior.
    By Christine Nguyen and Cait Munro
  19. Cow That Really Didn’t Want to Get Eaten Escapes From Slaughterhouse in QueensLife is short, death is certain.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  20. war is hell
    Baboons Declare War at Toronto ZooThe power vacuum at the baboon house has caused months of mayhem. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  21. sad things
    There Are Only 3 Northern White Rhinos Left on EarthAnd they are being watched by armed guards 24/7.
    By Jaime Fuller
  22. other people’s local news
    These Deer Really Just Want to Get Inside Before WinterThey are coming.
    By Elaine Godfrey and Jaime Fuller
  23. oops
    Chocolate-Makers Help Save Cat From Engine Compartment of Pickup TruckThe cat was found trapped in fan blades after a 28-mile ride.
    By Jaime Fuller
  24. animals
    Dead Whale Washes Onto Coney Island BeachWorst vacation ever.
    By Jessica Roy
  25. urban fauna
    Why Coyotes Are Flourishing in New York CityThey may be better suited to the urban environment than you’d expect.
    By Jen Kirby
  26. tourists
    Is Mary Lee the Great White Shark Coming to Visit New York?The 16-foot shark is headed up the Jersey Shore, after swimming tens of thousands of miles along the East Coast.
    By Jaime Fuller
  27. animals
    Nipple-Eating Zebra Looking for a New Home After Eating NippleWhat? He was hungry.
    By Jessica Roy
  28. bill de blasio’s new york
    NYC Zoo Won’t Let Mayor Hold Groundhogs AnymoreProgress?
    By Caroline Bankoff
  29. animals
    Raccoon Plans Aerial AttackHumans don’t stand a chance.
    By Jessica Roy
  30. puppies!!!!!!
    Here Are the Best Costumes From This Year’s Halloween Dog Parade You want to see these. 
    By Konstantin Sergeyev
  31. bill de blasio’s new york
    Carriage Horse Runs Loose in Central Park, Hits CabProviding more fodder for both sides of the carriage debate.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  32. feline puppies!!
    Kicked Cat Ready for a Home Where He Won’t Be Kicked AgainA happy ending.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  33. scary and sad things
    Mother Bear Killed After Breaking Into New Jersey HomeOfficials rounded up her cubs.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  34. feline puppies!!
    Kicked Cat Is Recovering NicelyGood news.
    By Delia Paunescu
  35. feline puppies!!
    Animal Rescuers Found Brooklyn Cat-Kicker’s Feline Victim After a two-and-a-half-hour chase.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  36. carriage wars
    Sketchy Horse-Drawn-Carriage Driver Isn’t Doing His Industry Any Favors He got caught trying to pass a sick, old horse off for a younger, healthy animal.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  37. cute things
    Baby Gorillas Now Doing Cute Things at the Bronx ZooDetails are scarce, but there is video.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  38. bill de blasio’s new york
    Carriage Horse Freaks Out and Collapses As Humans Argue About Its Fate [Updated]A witness said the animal was spooked by a bus.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  39. bill de blasio’s new york
    De Blasio Still Plans to Ban Carriage Horses It’s complicated.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  40. international intrigue
    Russia Has Also Seized Ukraine’s Military DolphinsWho might actually appreciate the change of leadership.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  41. animals
    Danish Zoo That Killed Giraffe Doubles Down With Execution of Lion FamilyThe zoo says it was for their own good.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  42. talking about the weather
    This Winter Is Killing New York City’s Birds TooAnd we thought humans had it bad.
    By Brendan O'Connor
  43. talking about the weather
    El Niño Supposedly Coming With Warmer WeatherWelcome back!
    By Jen Kirby
  44. animals
    The Port Authority Kills a Lot of Animals at New York and New Jersey’s Airports No one wants another Miracle on the Hudson.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  45. animanhattan
    New York’s Mute Swans May Have Escaped Mass Death Sentence Thanks to a public outcry.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  46. tragedies
    Beloved Snowy Owl Hit by Bus in Washington, D.C.The nation’s capital is in shock.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  47. dirty jobs
    New York Wants to Do Away With Mute Swans Once and for AllGrim stuff.
    By Adam Martin
  48. zoo york
    There Are a Lot of Illegal Exotic Animals in NYCAnd some of them eat rats.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  49. neighborhood news
    Sidewalk Garbage Can Is Not the Best Place to Dispose of a Taxidermied Deer It’s creepy.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  50. art
    A Chimp Painted This With Its Tongue, Won $10,000It’s kinda nice.
    By Joe Coscarelli
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