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Author: Dawn Walton

Recovering newspaper reporter.

Calgary’s gorillas go ape over Stanley Cup playoffs

April 17, 2015

You could say the gorillas at the Calgary Zoo have a monkey on their backs. Or at least, they hope to kick it off in…

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Raccoon climbs a dizzying 700 feet for best view of Toronto

April 17, 2015

For Rob MacFarlane,  a tower crane operator, this was another day high above the streets of Toronto. Until someone, or rather, something crashed his…

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No Bull: Calgary Flames star owns bull named Red Mile

April 15, 2015

The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs kicked off tonight and Calgary Flames defenceman Kris Russell emerged the game’s hero, scoring the game-winning…

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Photographer’s stunning image of an attacking lion

April 15, 2015

Atif Saeed has made a living as a freelance photographer. Hailing from Lahore, Pakistan, he turns his lens mostly on his natural surroundings. Mountains. Lakes….

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Nursing home dog rides elevators, cares for seniors

April 14, 2015

Grab your tissue and watch this heartwarming story about a teacup poodle named Nala, who spends her days visiting with nursing home residents in…

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Endangered sea lion pups saved from certain death in New Zealand

April 14, 2015

It’s an amazingly simple solution to come to the rescue of one of the world’s most threatened species. Place a few wooden planks across…

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Drone no match for this clever chimp

April 13, 2015

A chimpanzee at Royal Burgers’ Zoo in the Netherlands outwitted a film crew to the delight of internet users around the world. The Arnhem zoo…

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Ricky Gervais takes fire on giraffe hunters

April 13, 2015

April 22 Earth Day update below. ** Comedian Ricky Gervais is once again using social media to take down the trophy hunting set. Over…

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Dog breeder hit with $10,000 fine for hoarding animals

April 10, 2015

Almost a year ago, animal welfare officials seized more than 30 dogs from a derelict home in Calgary, Alberta. The filthy residence was unfit…

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OMG: RCMP puppies, ridiculously cute, canine cops

April 9, 2015

We told you earlier this year about an RCMP name the puppies contest. Well, those future canine cops now have cool new handles thanks to a…

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