RIP Paddles: “First Cat of New Zealand” hit by car November 8, 2017 The death of Paddles has left New Zealand in a puddle of tears. Paddles was the First Cat of New Zealand. Paddles also had… Continue Reading
Winnipeg Jets looking for perfect hockey name for one protective puppy November 7, 2017 Hockey really has gone to the dogs in Winnipeg. The NHL’s Winnipeg Jets are asking for the public’s help in naming its latest draft:… Continue Reading
Caught on Video: Clever coyote climbs tree to eat berries in Canada November 7, 2017 By any measure, this is incredible. Mona Giles spotted – and snagged a video of — a creative coyote eyeing some berries in central… Continue Reading
Slow and Steady? Two-toed sloth turns two-years-old at the National Aviary November 3, 2017 How does a sloth celebrate a birthday? It turns out: Pretty quickly by wolfing down a cake. The National Aviary feted its beloved two-toed… Continue Reading
Endangered kiwi chick is super cute and needs a name November 2, 2017 She’s one laid-back chick. And now, keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute are looking for a name befitting the endangered female brown kiwi… Continue Reading
Bear with a sweet tooth walks into a candy shop in Tennessee November 1, 2017 Here’s the perfect cure for your Halloween hangover. Did you hear the one about the bear that trick-or-treated in a candy store? One did… Continue Reading
Happy Halloween: Pumpkins make the best tricks and treats for zoo animals October 31, 2017 It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Critters playing with pumpkins. Stomping. Eating. Pawing. The plump orange fruit also provides a good enrichment… Continue Reading
Brazen thieves steal pit bull puppy from owner they met online October 29, 2017 Police in British Columbia are warning pet owners about selling animals online. That after a violent attack and robbery of an 8-week-old pit bull… Continue Reading
Fiona the hippo photobombs couple’s engagement in most wonderful way October 26, 2017 It was anything but an ordinary day trip to the Cincinnati Zoo for Hayley Roll and her boyfriend, Nick Kelble. They wanted to see… Continue Reading
Pooches Pilfered: Three Great Danes dognapped in northern Alberta October 25, 2017 Who does this? A trio of certified purebred dogs worth about $15,000 were snatched from a home in Cold Lake, Alberta last month. RCMP… Continue Reading