Celebrity Critters

Hear, hear. “Hansard” the cat has the floor — and everything else worth scratching in the Alberta legislature

August 4, 2022

As Speaker of Alberta’s legislature, Nathan Cooper is known for his passion for parliamentary procedure. He’s also developed a reputation for having a solid…

Oldest, “one-of-a-kind,” Magellanic penguin at San Francisco Zoo dies at age 40

July 10, 2022

At 40-years-old, give or take, Captain EO was the oldest Magellanic penguin at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens — and as far as…

Freddie Mercury and Lance Bassett, two flamingo lovebirds have uncoupled

June 29, 2022

Same-sex flamingo pair Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass have split up after years together at the Denver Zoo. The zoo reported the break up…

“Chaotic” goat sets off grenades injuring 40 Russian soldiers with their own boobytraps

June 25, 2022

Russian troops occupying a village in Ukraine were sabotaged by their own bombs this week by an unexpected war hero: A goat. Defence Intelligence…

Alan Cumming’s missing chimp, who co-starred in “George of the Jungle” found alive after owner claimed it had died

June 6, 2022

A missing chimpanzee who co-starred in the 1997 films “George of the Jungle” and the Alan Cumming film “Buddy” has been found alive nearly…

Actor James Cromwell superglued himself to a Starbucks countertop to protest fees for non-dairy drinks

May 10, 2022

The actor, James Cromwell, who starred in Babe and calls himself an social change activist, used superglue to stick his palm on to a…

The Queen celebrates her birthday in equestrian style

April 20, 2022

The Queen’s love of horses is well known — and, on the eve of Her Majesty’s birthday, the Royal Family has shared the most…

White rhino calf named “Queenie” in honour of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee

March 15, 2022

What do you do for a Queen who has everything? Name a rhino after her, of course. Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens in Oxfordshire…

Prince Harry criticized, praised for Texas rodeo visit

March 13, 2022

Prince Harry made an unexpected visit to Fort Worth, Texas, living what some call his best American life, just weeks after attending the Super…

The animals in this year’s Super Bowl ads

February 13, 2022

In between this football thing, there are the ads for animals. And let’s be honest, whatever team you’re rooting for, the winner on Super…