These were some of Inside Edition's favorite animal stories of 2024. In February, fishermen in Japan spotted a pod of killer ...

USA TODAY is looking for USA’s Favorite Pet. We want to hear about your animal pals, whether they have fur, scales or wings. What’s your relationship like? What’s their favorite snack?

Several area pets already have been entered in the USA Today's Favorite Pet contest. The Marion Star is part of the USA Today Network, which is running the contest.