Animals - Portland Press Herald

California steer vies for world’s tallest bovine

by associated press September 8, 2016September 8, 2016

His name is Danniel and he measures 6 feet, 4 inches, from the hoof to the withers.

The Westbrook Police Department will continue to work with specialists to strategize on ways to locate, capture or euthanize the snake.

by Staff Report August 30, 2016August 30, 2016

The cat, which is now recovering, was found by Buxton residents walking at the Hollis Sports Complex early Monday morning.

by Karin Brulliard The Washington Post August 30, 2016August 30, 2016

Brain scans show dogs process words with the left hemisphere, while intonation is processed with the right hemisphere – just like humans.

A sample of the skin has been sent to a Texas researcher in an effort to determine the type of snake that shed it.

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

Researchers find 10 humpbacks in the Gulf of Maine descended more slowly and made fewer side-roll maneuvers.

by Associated Press August 9, 2016August 25, 2016

A video captures the moment when the dolphin reaches over the side of a viewing pool and dumps the device in the drink.

The harshness of natural selection is apparent, but two of the osprey offspring live to fly another day.

When a vulnerable baby seal showed up alone on the crowded beach, things could’ve ended badly. But instead, a happy ending was captured on video.