Monterey Bay Aquarium apologizes for “insensitive” tweet about a “thicc” sea otter December 20, 2018 It was meant in good fun. A tweet about a chubby sea otter with an eye to becoming a thing on the internet. It… Continue Reading
Bear cubs rescued from dumpster on Vancouver Island December 19, 2018 Maybe they were looking for a tasty treat. Or, perhaps a game of hide and seek. But somehow, two black bear cubs wound up… Continue Reading
New Jersey makes U.S. history by banning wild animal circus acts December 18, 2018 New Jersey has become the first state in the U.S. to outlaw circuses featuring exotic animals such as elephants and tigers. Governor Phil Murphy… Continue Reading
Cat accidentally mailed across Canada is miraculously totally fine December 16, 2018 Baloo may well be down to eight lives after this incredible journey. The year-old cat from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia hopped in a box his… Continue Reading
U.S. Customs finds 70 live finches smuggled in hair rollers at JFK December 14, 2018 Someone hatched a bird-brained scheme to smuggle finches into the United States, but was nabbed by a crack team of customs officials. U.S. Customs… Continue Reading
Barclay owns the ice and hearts of the St. Louis Blues December 13, 2018 Barclay has one heck of a slap shot. He’s also really smooth on ice. Barclay also happens to be a yellow Labrador retriever puppy…. Continue Reading
Hundreds of caged cats saved from Chinese slaughterhouse December 13, 2018 A single tip took animal rights activists to an illegal abattoir in China. That’s where China Animal Protection Power, or CAPP, found 375 cats… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Dogs make excellent goalkeepers December 12, 2018 These pooches are better soccer players than most people on the planet. That’s right, dogs stopping goals during a football matches have totally become… Continue Reading
The fight against “ghost gear” ramps up to save marine wildlife December 11, 2018 Whether tossed away thoughtlessly or accidentally lost, “ghost gear” kills. The Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust is witnessing this first hand as the UK-based… Continue Reading
RIP Roger: Australia’s giant, famously muscled kangaroo is dead at age 12 December 10, 2018 Roger was known for his impressive size and strength. The kangaroo stood 2 metres tall (6-foot-7) and weighed 89 kilograms (almost 200 pounds). Roger… Continue Reading
