Inuka, first polar bear born in tropics, gets ice cake for birthday December 27, 2014 Good news for Inuka, bad news for salmon, the polar bear’s favourite food. To celebrate Inuka’s 24th birthday on Dec 25th, staff at the… Continue Reading
Sandra the orangutan now has some human rights protection December 24, 2014 An Argentine court has ruled that Sandra, an orangutan in the Buenos Aires Zoo, is entitled to the right of habeas corpus. The decision… Continue Reading
Remember Miley the Husky rescued from a dump? Look at her now. December 22, 2014 Remember Miley the husky dog who was found in a junkyard? Her fur was all matted, she was ill from malnourishment and her paws were… Continue Reading
Holiday Feast dining with Utah Humane Society critters December 22, 2014 This widely-viewed Freshpet commercial has been viewed more than 3 million times and gives a happy view of what will happen when animals take… Continue Reading
Renewed pressure on Chinese consumers to give up ivory, end elephant slaughter December 21, 2014 Chinese film icon Li Bingbing stars in a powerful 60-second film designed to get consumers in her country to think about the impact of… Continue Reading
Service dog celebrated as outstanding equestrian of the year December 15, 2014 Journey, a white standard poodle, was an unusual winner at the so-called Oscars of the equestrian world over the weekend. The service dog and… Continue Reading
Sheep wearing ugly Christmas sweater found wandering on Omaha street December 10, 2014 You shear a sheep to make a sweater but it’s not every day you see a sheep wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. But that’s what… Continue Reading
How rich is Grumpy Cat? Conflicting reports means she’s super rich December 9, 2014 Grumpy Cat, we now learn, is a big business. Like huge. She has her own lawyers, her own representative (who calls himself a meme manager)… Continue Reading
Prince William calls for end to illegal wildlife trade December 9, 2014 British royalty with a passion for animals used a high-profile U.S. visit to urge for a crackdown on the illegal wildlife trade. While on… Continue Reading