Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a parakeet. The state divides wildlife into legal, permit-only, and prohibited ...

A group of 37 vulnerable dogs is getting a fresh start after a collaborative rescue effort across Tennessee. The canines ...

As black bear sightings in Middle Tennessee crop up, here's what officials say you should (and shouldn't) do if you encounter ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Every five years the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) conducts a review to see which species face extinction in Tennessee. The review helps the FWS ensure the species ...

After a case of a flesh-eating pest was confirmed in the United States, officials in Tennessee are now taking steps to ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Do you know what to do if you find a wild baby animal? What if it’s injured or not? There’s actually a set of rules and helpful links for that from the state. Many have seen ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee is home to 132 endangered species, ranging from birds to clams, but one tiny critter is the only one of its kind to be listed in the state. As the U.S. Fish and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) helped law enforcement agencies in the rescue of 52 animals. A spokesperson for ARC said 30 dogs and 22 cats were saved from two properties ...

"Mama acts like she has visited there before!" ...

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SAN FRANCISCO -- There's a brand new spotless superstar on the scene at a Tennessee zoo. She doesn't have a name yet, but she's already made a big splash among her herd - she's a giraffe without ...