Orphaned manatee calf rescued with belly full of plastic bags has died February 1, 2017 It was tragic day, but also a “teachable moment.” That’s how Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo characterized this week’s death of Emoji, an orphaned manatee… Continue Reading
A Dog’s Purpose still a box-office draw despite controversy January 30, 2017 A Dog’s Purpose opened amid allegations of animal abuse, but that didn’t seem to keep movie-goers away. The film, which shared the story of… Continue Reading
Top Dog: Calgary police K9 member drops the ball at NLL Roughnecks game January 29, 2017 It’s not often professional sports goes to the dogs, but a National Lacrosse League game did just that Saturday night. And, Jag, a member… Continue Reading
Emaciated northern fur seal pup now recovering at Vancouver Aquarium January 28, 2017 Skinny and far from home, this northern fur seal pup is getting a second chance at life. The Vancouver Aquarium estimates the wee thing… Continue Reading
This is the face that launched an epic Twitter war: #CuteAnimalTweetOff January 27, 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump may wield incredible power on Twitter, but cute animals always win the 140-characters war. This week, for example, we witnessed… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Marnie the Dog vs Donald Trump January 25, 2017 Imagine for a moment, this bitch in the White House. Sure, it may not be the “nasty woman” millions of Americans voted for, but… Continue Reading
Puppies rescued from avalanche in Italy give rescuers hope of more survivors January 24, 2017 Lupo and Nuvola are among the survivors of the deadly avalanche at Hotel Rigopiano in Italy. And yesterday, the Abruzzo sheepdogs, which resided at… Continue Reading
Ruby seadragon caught swimming, feeding on film for the first time January 20, 2017 The ruby seadragon has always been an elusive little beast. In fact, until 2015 nobody even knew underwater fellow existed. But now scientists have… Continue Reading
Animal cruelty alleged in filming of A Dog’s Purpose; activists calling for a boycott January 19, 2017 UPDATE: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment have cancelled this weekend’s movie premiere. The companies issued this release late Thursday: “Because Amblin’s review into the… Continue Reading
Australian man saves drowning Kookaburra using CPR, air pump and now has new BFF January 17, 2017 This story is for the birds. Specifically one bird, a Kookaburra named George that is now BFFs with his “bloke” from Sydney, Australia. You… Continue Reading
