Celebration and then sadness for relocated mother black bear in Canada’s far north July 17, 2014 A black bear sow and her cubs became YouTube stars last week when conservation officers in Yukon captured their successful relocation. The bears were… Continue Reading
Dog left homeless after owner’s death gets new lease on life July 16, 2014 When Woody’s owner died, family members sold the house, but abandoned the fluffy poodle. “For a year, he waited under a nearby shed hoping… Continue Reading
Hundreds of charges laid in high-profile Alberta poaching case July 10, 2014 Ten people now face 323 charges in a disturbing poaching case in northern Alberta, the province announced Thursday. Fish and Wildlife officers launched an… Continue Reading
Once hot chicken in World Cup predictions on a losing streak July 8, 2014 July 13, 2014 FINAL UPDATE: “For the winner, of the 2014 World Cup, Carly predicts Argentina will defeat Germany.” Wrong. Germany beat the world,… Continue Reading
Calgary Stampede kicks off with protests of animal rights activists July 6, 2014 The Calgary Stampede draws more than 1 million visitors over 10 days each July. It also attracts the annual howls from protesters complaining that… Continue Reading
Love of big game hunting has Texas cheerleader in hot water July 3, 2014 A Texas cheerleader with a penchant for trophy hunting – and posting photos of herself posing with her conquests – has sparked a social… Continue Reading
Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s critter-filled song about Canada July 2, 2014 We admit this post is only tangentially related to animals. Yes, there are dogs – lots of dogs – a scurrying pig, loon calls,… Continue Reading
What did the fox say? Turns out, thank you for saving us during a flood June 29, 2014 This is amazing. Possibly stupid, but mostly amazing. And, for now, we’re totally buying this story. Two guys in Saskatchewan swam through flood waters… Continue Reading
Polar bear POV: stunning and startling June 28, 2014 In the award-winning 2013 documentary Ice Bear, cameras capture never before seen images of polar bears in the Canadian Arctic. Some of the most beautiful… Continue Reading
See what happens when bears and wolves don’t think we’re watching June 28, 2014 The Bow Valley Parkway is a scenic 48-kilometre highway that meanders through a swath of Banff National Park in Alberta. This secondary route, which parallels… Continue Reading
