Pavlov’s Cats: Someone taught cats to ding bells for treats and it’s amazing March 31, 2017 We have no idea how long it took to train these cats to ring shop bells for treats. But it’s yet more evidence that that… Continue Reading
Cows escape slaughterhouse in St. Louis, leading police on wild chase and now, a plea for mercy March 30, 2017 Cows on the lam from an abattoir had police in hot pursuit in St. Louis today. The great escape was documented live by media… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Old dog teaches other old dog the art of chilling March 29, 2017 Frankie wants to play with Gracie. Gracie, however, has other plans. This wonderful video from our friends at Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Mount… Continue Reading
Pop Star: Calgary dog bursts balloons on way to Guinness World Record March 26, 2017 Update April 11: It’s official. Toby has a new world record. *** Here’s more proof just about anything can be a record set by… Continue Reading
What is Canada’s Greatest Animal? Calgary Zoo contest wants your vote March 26, 2017 Is Canada about to say bye-bye to the beaver? The buck-toothed, industrious little critter has long been the country’s national symbol. But the Calgary… Continue Reading
Heat-seeking drone spots teeny dog lost for five days on a Welsh mountainside March 25, 2017 A thermal imaging drone was used to find a tiny Chihuahua-Pomerania cross lost for five days on a mountainside in South Wales. Cherry, diminutive… Continue Reading
Czech zoo saws off horns to protect rhinos from poachers March 24, 2017 It seems like a drastic measure. But after the killing of a white rhinoceros at the Thoriy Zoo in Paris earlier this month for… Continue Reading
It’s springtime in the mountains: Grizzly bears are waking up March 23, 2017 Okay, now it’s officially spring in the Canadian Rockies. At least according to bear-o’clock. Banff National Park in Alberta had its first confirmed sighting… Continue Reading
Calgary wins Safe Cats Safe Birds Award for protective pet ownership program March 22, 2017 It was an innovative approach to animal control: Calgary banned pets from roaming at large. The move was designed to keep cats and dogs… Continue Reading
Chinook salmon rescued during Oroville Dam failure finally released on their spring run March 21, 2017 They are the 1 million lucky ones. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife released 1 million state- and federally-listed threatened spring-run Chinook salmon into the… Continue Reading
