ANIMALS

A bear that was seen roaming Uvalde last week has been safely captured, according to officials.

A couple in the Rio Grande Valley was arrested this week after attempting to sell a jaguar cub, federal officials said.

Instead of a dog, the man tried to bring in an alligator that he said has been his emotional support animal.

Here’s a fact that might ruin your day —fire ants can float.

Officials say a Pacific white-sided dolphin who shared a tank with Lolita the orca at the Miami Seaquarium until Lolita died last month has been moved to SeaWorld San Antonio, where he will live with others of his species.

An endangered parrot species is making a home in South Texas much to the delight of researchers who say it’s a unique case of animals expanding into urban areas.

Meerkats returned to the San Antonio Zoo earlier this year after a nearly three-decade absence and now zoo officials are celebrating the birth of four meerkat pups.

The Bracken Cave Preserve north of San Antonio is home to an estimated 20 million Mexican Free-tailed bats that are vital to our ecosystem.

A San Antonio-area pet rescue is expanding with a spay and neuter clinic and two indoor/outdoor kennel buildings.

The San Antonio Zoo is bringing back its Zoo Boo! for the 2023 Halloween season.

A fatal neurological disease among deer has been detected in the Hill Country ahead of the fall hunting season.

Expanding a popular mental health team, creating a fund to help cover travel to out-of-state abortion clinics, and giving more money for Animal Care Services were among the most high-profile changes council members discussed making to the budget - largely favorably.

A man accused of running a puppy mill with dozens of animals is now wanted for animal cruelty.

The pandas are currently in Washington, D.C. because of a loan agreement established between the Zoo and the Chinese government. But that arrangement is about to end.

A 2-week-old kitten was rescued from the walls of a San Antonio apartment building on Tuesday.

An enormous 920-pound alligator was captured in a small Florida lake in late August and it could be the second heaviest gator in the state’s history.

A rare okapi calf was born at the San Antonio Zoo earlier this week — a conservation win for an endangered species.

The Comal County Fair and Rodeo will kick off its 130th annual bash this September.

Retired Spurs great Manu Ginobili posted a picture and video of a hairless creature that he spotted in his neighborhood.

San Antonio is seeing a surge in bat-related calls and Animal Care Services officials are hoping to help alleviate some common misconceptions about these incredible creatures so people know what to do when they see one.

San Antonio Zoo members are mourning the loss of a baby rhino after the mother miscarried 9 months into her gestation.

A Canyon Lake couple made a strange discovery in their rain gutter on Wednesday and it’s left wildlife officials guessing at what the mystery animal might be.

One of the most endangered sea turtles in the world is coming to Texas this month after it got swept up in a current and carried across the Atlantic Ocean.

A man in Nebraska was pulled over earlier this week after police got reports that someone was driving down the highway with an unusual passenger.

An enormous alligator caught in Mississippi on Saturday just broke the state’s record but it’s still not big enough to break the Texas record in terms of weight.

A San Antonio man’s dog is lucky to be alive after getting bitten by an insect known as the kissing bug.

You no longer have to travel to the San Antonio area to see the world’s largest bat colony — you can catch the action on your phone or desktop thanks to the Bat Channel.

A rare secretary bird hatched at the San Antonio Zoo for the first time in more than 15 years.

Rescue teams were called to a Houston area apartment complex earlier this week after reports that a dog had been left in the heat with no water.

Two cave-dwelling catfish species from the San Antonio area might be added to the endangered species list after federal officials say too much water is being pumped out of the Edwards Aquifer.

When Tom Howe visited Padre Island last week, he didn’t expect to see a badger in broad daylight, much less on the beach hunting for crabs.

A Texas man has a pretty impressive fish story after spotting the world’s largest species of shark off the coast earlier this month.

A dead manatee was spotted off the Texas coast over the weekend but sightings of the sea cows are still rare for the area.

Several of the dogs rescued from a Bexar County puppy mill in early August are ready to be adopted, according to Bexar County officials.

Animal Care Services is adding a free pet vaccination clinic for San Antonio residents.

U.S. Border Patrol agents found seven spider monkeys in a backpack earlier this month at the Texas border.

A Texas woman says she feels like “the luckiest person alive” after a snake fell out of the sky and landed on her and was then attacked by a hawk.

International Cat Day is a perfect time for showing off your feline friends. You can do that by sharing photos and videos on the KSAT Connect “Pets” page.

Woman searching for pets warns others to be cautious of how much information they put on their missing pet flyers.

Eighty animals were found inside what Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar called a puppy mill.

The San Antonio Zoo’s spectacled bear is weighing in after a recent viral video from a Chinese zoo had social media questioning whether or not the zoo’s sun bear is real or a person in costume.

Two horses are on the road to recovery thanks to Gillespie County Sheriff’s deputies who saved them from “appalling conditions” after 10 years of neglect.

A man has been arrested after killing a kitten during an argument at a San Antonio hotel on Monday, an affidavit alleges.

A large loggerhead sea turtle was found stranded on a Texas beach over the weekend, a once rare sight that is becoming increasingly common.

San Antonio Zoo is offering visitors a cool new deal with unlimited, free drinks in addition to chill zones in an effort to beat the heat.

With the summer heat wave in full swing in Southern California, a backyard pool is a tempting place to take a dip. Even for a bear.

One horseback riding center in Helotes is changing its scheduling to keep its horses safe in the extreme heat. Owners at the barn said they're training students on skills inside the barn during riding lessons too.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is launching a new campaign to help educate the public about a fatal neurological disease among deer known as Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD.

An animal services officer in Seguin got to cool off Thursday morning during a cat rescue on the Guadalupe River.

An owl that’s currently found in South Texas is listed under the Endangered Species Act — again.

Texas Game Wardens say police in Nacogdoches found a baby alligator being kept in a 40-gallon aquarium last month.

Animal Care Services is lowering its adoption fees through the end of the month and extending its shelter hours to encourage adoptions.

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty violations.

A bison gored and significantly injured an Arizona woman in Yellowstone National Park.

Camels will descend on the Alamo Saturday as part of a historic event by the Texas Camel Corps.

The lizards will be released into the wild in the fall as part of the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project.

Police in North Texas were called to rescue a dog from underneath a shed earlier this month and the incident was caught on video.

Some beachgoers have posted images of some cool creatures that have been spotted more frequently than usual this month — starfish.

SeaWorld is offering a new “Ultimate Shark Experience” ticket that promises a “unique and immersive” experience for guests that will help shark conservation efforts in the process.

One shopper at a San Antonio H-E-B recently snapped a photo of a unique-looking fish in the seafood department but it was the mouth full of sharp teeth that caught the customer’s attention, not the everyday low prices.

There have been several sightings of stinging caterpillars in the San Antonio area recently.

A fatal neurological disease known as “zombie deer disease” has been detected in more animals in Frio and Zavala counties, southwest of San Antonio.

A cute video from the Round Rock Fire Department shows firefighters rescuing even some of the smallest animals from a tight situation.

Video shows police in Kentucky hamming it up on camera earlier this week while officers in Arizona chased down some bleating bandits.

San Antonio Pets Alive’s need for fosters continues as AC repairs are expected to take three weeks.

San Antonio Pets Alive is asking for the public’s help after an emergency situation is forcing them to move out all animals from its West Side facility.

A 28-year-old chimpanzee saw an open sky for the first time in her life and her reaction, which was caught on camera, has since gone viral.

Photos from KSAT viewers show they’ve been “splooting” just about anywhere they can get some reprieve as temperatures soar in the San Antonio area.

SeaWorld San Antonio has welcomed four baby sea lions to the family.

The Queensland Department of Environment and Science has released video footage of two recent dingo attacks.

Benito the giraffe arrived in Mexico’s arid northern border city of Ciudad Juarez just last month, and already the climate appears to be a problem — and he's only had to deal with the scorching heat of summer.

A herd of goats is going to bleat their way through Brackenridge Park this week as they “mow” down nearly 7 acres of overgrowth.

The black bear splashed around in the gulf and drifted to shore, eventually making it to the beach where he shook off his fur and ran off.

Jonathan Suarez-Perez, 30, was arrested on a third-degree felony charge for cruelty to a non-livestock animal and his bond was set at $5,000, Bexar County jail records show.

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A sea lion that was wounded by industrial plastic was returned to sea Tuesday after spending three weeks in recovery.

The San Antonio Spurs’ dog park at La Cantera is now open to pups and their humans.

A Swiss cow was recently airlifted to safety after suffering injuries in a suspected fight.

Seven people were injured in a bee attack on Memorial Day in south Austin.

A new exhibit opened at the zoo today. It will allow visitors to view and learn about honey bees and their important role in our world.

An escaped steer that was on the loose for weeks in Michigan is back in its pasture after being captured on a Detroit-area freeway.

A man in Florida lost his arm after being attacked by an alligator behind a bar, according to wildlife authorities.

Officer Matheny with the Clearwater Police Department in Florida wrangled a 5-foot snake from a business storeroom Monday morning and video of the animal rescue was caught on video.

Baby elephant rescued after it fell into a two-meter-deep well at the Chatrium golf course in Chanthaburi, Thailand.

After a 27-year absence, Meerkats will return to the San Antonio Zoo on May 20.

Zoo officials said while they celebrate all new animals births, some are more meaningful because they help secure a future for some wildlife.

SeaWorld San Antonio says they have a new member of their pinniped family, and the birth happened just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Nicole the elephant, the last of the “Golden Girls” at the San Antonio Zoo, has died at a Tennessee sanctuary.

A Florida stormwater crew found a five-foot alligator hiding inside a pipe on Friday, May 5.

A wild peacock that had been roaming a San Antonio neighborhood near Mahncke Park is being relocated after pecking children at an event at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

A curious kitten in Corpus Christi got a sweet ride from firefighters who rescued the feline from under the rafters of the Harbor Bridge.

“Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths” will open May 27 to the general public at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, located at 5555 Hermann Park Drive.

Do you have a pet that was rescued from a bad situation, and now has the life it deserves thanks to your love, sacrifice and devotion?

Federal and state wildlife authorities are asking for the public’s help in catching whoever might be responsible for the deaths of four bald eagles in Arkansas’ Marion County earlier this year.

Some people find snakes fascinating while others find them fearsome but reptile encounters are inevitable if you like to spend time outdoors.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for mutilating six cows in three Texas counties.

A principal at a West Virginia elementary school had a little bear scare on Monday when the animal jumped out of a dumpster near campus.

Hammerhead flatworms have been well-established in Texas for many years and are easy to spot due to their half-moon head shape.

A chicken heist in Houston Friday morning led to a shooting and the arrest of four suspects.

A curious baby monkey escaped its enclosure at the San Antonio Zoo Tuesday afternoon and one visitor caught the escapade on video.