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Amputee lion makes record-breaking swim across croc-infested waters
Jacob has been dubbed "Africa's most resilient lion" as he continues to survive the unthinkable: "Really is a cat with nine lives."
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Jacob has been dubbed "Africa's most resilient lion" as he continues to survive the unthinkable: "Really is a cat with nine lives."
There's an adorable new face at an Ohio zoo, a baby western lowland gorilla.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's new mascot has a name.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar even though it periodically results in deaths from chelonitoxism, a type of food poisoning.
Police in England would like to speak with anyone who's missing some giant tortoises, or "knows of anyone who normally has a large number of tortoises but has fewer now."
The twin female panda babies born at EVERLAND and their mother, "are in good health," the park tells CBS News.
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is announcing two more adorable additions.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium welcomed a new, adorable addition on Valentine's Day.
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
A white rhinoceros was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, an important milestone for the near-threatened species.
The National Aviary jumped into action when one of their birds, an endangered species, became ill recently and was found to be in kidney failure.
An endangered gray wolf that wandered more than 8,700 miles after leaving her pack in Oregon has died in Northern California.
Two endangered giraffes at an Ohio safari park are now the proud parents of an adorable calf -- just the 18th to be born in a conservation center.
The National Aviary introduced their Grey Crowned Crane chick, born on July 27, to the public on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The species of crane is endangered.
The National Aviary is introducing their newest, fluffiest baby to the public today.
Wildlife conservationists in Alabama are expressing outrage after the body of an endangered type of sea turtle washed ashore with a beach chair wrapped around its neck.
The last herd of southern mountain caribou -- known as gray ghosts -- has reportedly dwindled down to the point where wildlife experts are calling them "functionally extinct"
The state Senate is advancing legislation to make the Eastern hellbender the official amphibian of Pennsylvania, as researchers say its population is shrinking because of pollution.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium has teamed with several other zoos around the country in an effort to save one of the most endangered species on the planet.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is announcing the birth of an endangered black rhinoceros calf.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium has announced the arrival of its newest member – an Amur leopard cub.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the best athletes of the 21st century, according to ESPN.
The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Photos given to KDKA-TV by the Josh Gibson Foundation show the third base dugout destroyed by the flames.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The public will pay their respects to Corey Comperatore on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the best athletes of the 21st century, according to ESPN.
The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Federal investigators told members of Congress they've found no evidence revealing any political ideologies
Two sisters in Butler said they are still in shock.
The motorcycle supervisors who were part of Donald Trump's motorcade in Butler were removed from the unit.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
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A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
Fans looking for tickets to the game will need to buy season tickets, a mini-plan, or group tickets.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier was here with some friends from Vigilance Theater, to tell you how you can get involved in their upcoming murder-mystery show.
Pick-Your-Own-Farms is where you can harvest buckets of berries for yourself, which have become a family tradition for many. We learned about five local farms that your kids will love from Kidsburgh's Yu-Ling Behr.
From elegant evening soirees to causal beach celebrations, Daisy was at Macy's to show us how to dress to impress for every type of wedding.
Pittsburgh area muralist Kyle Holbrook joined the show to talk about his upcoming journey to Paris for the Olympic Games!
Daisy joined us this morning from Spiritzery, Pittsburgh's newest pop-up bar. It's been popping up all over social media.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Health challenges like cancer and heart attacks have knocked down Ronald Davis, but he continues to not just get back up, but keep moving.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the best athletes of the 21st century, according to ESPN.
The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway.
The Pirates will start the season on the road but will face the Yankees in their first homestand in 2025.
Rob King steps in for long-time play-by-play analyst Bill Hillgrove who retired in February.
The Steelers signed their 2016 seventh-round pick, linebacker Tyler Matakevich, to a one-year contract.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Head up north for another edition of Elite 18.
Hit the links at Laurel Valley Golf Club and find a great No. 10.
The public is paying their respects to Corey Comperatore on Thursday, the former Buffalo Township fire chief and dad who died protecting his family from gunfire at the Trump rally on Saturday. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Photos given to KDKA-TV by the Josh Gibson Foundation show the third base dugout destroyed by the flames.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.