Auckland Zoo euthanizes pair of closely-bonded elderly male lions April 13, 2021 The Auckland Zoo described the decision as an “extremely tough,” but the “kindest call.” The facility’s elderly lions, Zulu and Malik, half-brothers, who have… Continue Reading
Three puppies stolen during break-and-enter to British Columbia home have now been recovered April 13, 2021 Update: April 20 All three puppies stolen during a break-and-enter to a Surrey, B.C. home 10 days ago are safely back with their mother,… Continue Reading
BC government studying pet cats to fill “information gaps on companion animals and COVID-19” amid pandemic April 10, 2021 Animals around the world in all kinds of settings have tested positive for the coronavirus, and now British Columbia’s government is looking for volunteers… Continue Reading
Live chickens found dumped on mountain of dead birds at Winnipeg landfill April 8, 2021 Five live hens were found among thousands of dead chickens dumped in a Winnipeg landfill, prompting questions about the province’s egg industry and outrage… Continue Reading
Genetic mutation causes some rabbits to skip over the bunny hop and head straight to handstand April 5, 2021 It’s certainly wouldn’t be the quickest way for the Easter bunny to deliver all that chocolate, but it is the most unique. Researchers have… Continue Reading
“Our hearts are hurting.” April, giraffe who gained fame after giving birth online, has died at Animal Adventure Park April 2, 2021 April became the world’s most famous giraffe after her pregnancy and delivery was live-streamed in 2017, is now being mourned around the world after… Continue Reading
Donations pour in to cover life-saving surgery for world’s most famous squirrel: Little Thumbelina Girl March 28, 2021 A crowdfunding effort for a sick squirrel has raised almost $50,000. In just four days, the campaign has well exceeded its $12,000 goal to… Continue Reading
Baby gorilla dies during birth at Calgary Zoo March 27, 2021 It was a devastating blow to the gorilla troop at the Calgary Zoo this week as a western lowland gorilla delivered a baby boy,… Continue Reading
Wayward beaver temporarily hits brakes at Toronto subway station March 25, 2021 The rush hour was briefly derailed in Toronto Thursday morning when a busy beaver wandered into a Toronto subway station. Jenn Abbott snapped photos… Continue Reading
Pair of dolphins seen swimming in Grand Canal of Venice March 24, 2021 A pair of dolphins mesmerized onlookers as they swam in Venice’s famed Grand Canal Monday — for real this time. Officials suspect the animals… Continue Reading
