Derrick bagged the record for the world's tallest donkey - recorded at 5ft 5in (1.6m), while his pal, Bambou, took top spot in the longest ears on a living donkey category - 1ft 1in (33cm).

From run-ins with wild animals to endearing pet moments, here's a look back at some of Southern California's biggest animal stories of 2024.

Winner, Creative category; a composite of two shots: one of a cat and one of a tiger from the zoo. The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, ...

Animal lovers can get up close and personal with capybaras during a special event at an Osceola County animal rescue. Amazing Animals, a nonprofit animal rescue in St. Cloud, is spotlighting some of ...

More than 1,500 animal sanctuaries operate throughout the U.S., each providing its inhabitants with unique, individualized care and a forever home. Most animals that enter sanctuaries have experienced ...

The continent of Africa is home to a variety of different habitats – from grasslands and deserts to jungles and forests. Because of this level of biodiversity, Africa is populated by many unique ...

Spiders are amazing animals who far too often get a bad rap because of hysterical and misleading public media. I’m continually intrigued by watching them negotiate my home and land around where I live ...

Best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species, from America to Australia, and from Britain to Zimbabwe. This six-part series looks at the cutest, funniest, and least expected animal ...

Some people find more comfort in a wagging tail than small talk at a dinner party, and science says that’s not strange at all. People who gravitate toward animals often see the world through a ...