Obama takes aim at wildlife trafficking as security threat, conservation scourge February 12, 2015 U.S. President Barack Obama has pledged to crack down on the illegal trade of iconic species including elephants and rhinoceros, which are at risk of being… Continue Reading
Fashionable sweater-clad dogs abandoned in New York February 12, 2015 New York Police were called to a vacant building this week after a report of squatters or perhaps burglars inside. But when they arrived at… Continue Reading
Hero dog on the mend after trying to save owner February 11, 2015 Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer dog, hailed as a hero for trying to save her owner’s life and nearly losing her own life in a… Continue Reading
Seal vs octopus: Onlookers win February 11, 2015 Residents in Victoria, B.C. witnessed an amazing show of survival of the fittest this week as a harbour seal took on an octopus. And,… Continue Reading
Hockey world in a flap over seal flipper burger February 9, 2015 Bombastic hockey commentator – and former NHL coach – Don Cherry has inadvertently found himself mired in Canada’s controversial seal hunt after making a wisecrack about… Continue Reading
Motherlode of manatees in Florida refuge February 7, 2015 The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex boasts the world’s largest concentration of manatees. And, that proved especially true recently. “It’s gotten a little crowded… Continue Reading
Meet world’s laziest dog walker February 5, 2015 Jim Wheat, an artist based in Dubai, snapped this amazing photo of a dog being taken for a walk from the owner’s car. Too… Continue Reading
Adorable future K9 cops need names February 4, 2015 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is looking for a few good names for some of its “newest and cutest recruits.” The Police Dog Service… Continue Reading
Finally, the Sunday we’ve all been waiting for: Kitten Bowl II kicks off Super Bowl action February 1, 2015 Consider Kitten Bowl II the real pre-game show to Super Bowl Sunday. The Feline Football League will kick off festivities before the big game on… Continue Reading
Critters predict the Super Bowl (and seriously, it’s too close to call) January 31, 2015 The annual parade of critters making their Super Bowl predictions might not be very scientific, but my God, they are cute. Here’s a selection to… Continue Reading
