Watch an osprey family grow along the Bow River May 24, 2015 For the past 19 years, osprey have nested on a special platform atop a utility pole not far from the Calgary Zoo. If you’re in… Continue Reading
Young hot-blooded squirrels grow older, wiser and slow the hell down May 21, 2015 For the past three decades, scientists with the Kluane Red Squirrel Project have been studying the aforementioned “tree-dwelling critters” in the southwest corner of Canada’s Yukon territory. A niche area… Continue Reading
“Friendly” humpback whale blows camera off “selfie stick” and out to sea May 21, 2015 Heather MacIntyre is a nature photographer who has captured some pretty incredible images. But perhaps nothing compares to her recent magical encounter with a… Continue Reading
Elephant snatches tourist’s camera, takes epic “elphie” May 20, 2015 Christian LeBlanc has uploaded what is probably the world’s first “elphie.” While travelling in Thailand, the British Columbia man posted this photo to Instagram. An… Continue Reading
$10,000 reward in case of severely abused dog in San Francisco May 18, 2015 Officials in San Francisco are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for stealing a dog, torturing it and… Continue Reading
Rhino saved from gruesome injuries as poachers hack off horn May 18, 2015 We have told you before about the work being done by Saving the Survivors. We continue to be amazed. Here is yet another miracle thanks… Continue Reading
Airlines step up the fight against wildlife poaching and trophy hunting May 17, 2015 One of the world’s biggest aviation players has now banned the transportation of hunting trophies on all its services. Emirates SkyCargo said its embargo on… Continue Reading
Goslings survive leap of faith … with the help of crash mats May 16, 2015 The University of Calgary’s Outdoor Centre recently discovered a family of Canada geese living on a rooftop. While the goslings appeared poised to fly – with… Continue Reading
Nepal’s earthquake survival stories include this woman and her goats May 12, 2015 As another earthquake strikes Nepal, animal welfare groups are still on the ground trying to help critters – and their owners – impacted by… Continue Reading
Hero pets defy the odds to save lives May 11, 2015 We never tire of heroic animal stories. And, the four outstanding dogs recently inducted as the newest members of the Purina Animal Hall of Fame are nothing short… Continue Reading
