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On Aug. 15, Kansas City, Kansas, Animal Services responded to a hoarding case in the city’s Northwest neighborhood with over 80 dogs on the property. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department say the investigation is ongoing.

The prothonotary warbler population in Kansas is growing as the birds stop to breed before heading south. Researchers are using electronic trackers to study their movements.

Not everyone's pet is a fuzzy, four-legged friend. Sometimes it's a ball python, or even an alligator. But owning an exotic reptile isn't for everyone, and having an unusual friend carries additional responsibilities.

As part of their annual migration to South America, purple martins from across the region are putting on a nightly show just north of the Wichita airport control tower, gathering to roost in a cluster of trees. And their chatter can be heard pretty clearly, too.

An average of 3,400 animal-related vehicle crashes happen in Missouri each year, resulting in around four fatalities annually. Experts hope a first-of-its-kind study of which state roads need animal crossings will help improve safety for all involved.

The new rules require any domestic animal entering Missouri from a state that contains an infested zone to get a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed within 14 days of entry.

Ornate box turtles and their kin face steep challenges in today’s world, but people can help out by raising the deck height on their mowers, allowing turtles to cross the road and not taking them home as pets.

When Lyric Opera of Kansas City needed a dog to play a character in their new production of “Of Mice and Men," eight canines and their owners showed up to audition. The lucky dog makes his big debut this weekend.

Avoiding goose-human conflict and managing the birds' population in urban and suburban settings can be done in humane ways.

The Kansas City metro is lucky to have so many passionate groups working to uplift their communities, including animal rescues, literacy advocates, and food nonprofits. And all of them are looking for volunteer help.

Shawnee resident Jordyn Doherty noticed her goat struggled to use his back legs soon after he was born about three months ago. A GoFundMe to buy a wheelchair started with a goal of $300 but quickly topped $8,000.

Weighing bear cubs and measuring teeth are part of Nate Bowersock’s regular workday with the Missouri Department of Conservation.