Sri Lanka’s president worried about lack of “tamed elephants” for Perahera festivals March 21, 2021 Officials in Sri Lanka are worried about a dwindling number of “tamed elephants” available in that country to be used in Perahera ceremonies, which… Continue Reading
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s coyote concern creeps onto COVID agenda March 20, 2021 Throughout the pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been called “Premier Dad” for his empathy and calming tone. Sure, he’s been criticized for his… Continue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police llama drama ended in alpaca March 20, 2021 It turns out it wasn’t a llama on the lam in eastern Ontario after all. On Friday, the Ontario Provincial Police in Lanark County… Continue Reading
Spring has Sprung and Boo the Grizzly Bear has Riz at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort March 16, 2021 It’s a sure sign of spring. Or, at least spring skiing. Boo, the resident grizzly bear at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C.,… Continue Reading
Wayward walrus winds up in Ireland after long detour from Arctic March 15, 2021 A lucky Alan Houlihan and his five-year-old daughter, Muireann, were the first to enjoy the incredibly rare sight of an Arctic walrus lounging on a rock… Continue Reading
North Atlantic right whale dies off coast of South Carolina after months tangled in fishing gear March 13, 2021 Discarded — or ghost — fishing gear has claimed another life in a tiny, fragile population. A North Atlantic right whale, named Cottontail by… Continue Reading
Actor’s dog attacked by coyote in Vancouver’s Stanley Park as frightening wildlife encounters ramp up March 11, 2021 Alan Tudyk may play a Resident Alien on TV, but the actor recently learned first hand how coyotes have become the resident overlords of… Continue Reading
RIP: Harold the “charismatic wanderer” peacock dies at Auckland Zoo after illness March 8, 2021 For almost 20 years, Harold worked the grounds of the Auckland Zoo like he owned them. The geriatric free-range peacock would visit other animals… Continue Reading
Invasive zebra mussels surfacing in home aquariums via contaminated pet store moss balls March 6, 2021 The zebra mussel scourge is popping up in the most unusual place: pet stores. Conservation organizations and governments across North America are warning aquarium… Continue Reading
Baarack the sheep burdened by too much wool saved by Australian animal sanctuary February 28, 2021 The pandemic has left many of us feeling a bit shaggy and in need of a trim. But that was never more true than… Continue Reading
