Giant panda at Toronto Zoo expecting twins

October 1, 2015

Back in May, Er Shun, a female giant panda on loan to the Toronto Zoo from China was artificially inseminated as part of a breeding program…

Your Monday Zen Moment: Paddleboarding with whales in Oz

September 28, 2015

Yes, it’s Monday. And there’s four more days before the weekend. But take a moment, and imagine what it would be like to paddleboard…

Cats don’t suffer separation anxiety; they’re just more independent, study finds

September 28, 2015

Well, thanks a lot science. Research now shows what smug dog owners have been saying for years, much to the chagrin of snooty cat…

Sumatran tiger cub being hand-raised at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

September 27, 2015

He is the 26th Sumatran tiger to be born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, but the first to be hand-raised there in…

Death of captive dolphin, age 50, mourned, derided at Marineland Dolphin Adventure

September 25, 2015

Even as it mourns the death of Chubby, a 50-year-old bottlenose dolphin, Marineland Dolphin Adventure can’t catch a break. The Florida-based marine entertainment facility made the announcement on…

Pope Francis meets Obama family dogs Bo and Sunny

September 24, 2015

Oh yeah, the Pope is making his first ever visit to the United States. Thousands and thousands are lining the streets as he drives…

Bear bile farming nearing extinction in Vietnam

September 22, 2015

Vietnam’s Traditional Medicine Association has now pledged to end use of bear bile in its practices by the year 2020. That’s even though bear…

Cute Alert: Baby wallaby climbs out of the pouch and into the hearts of San Diego Zoo goers

September 20, 2015

Ion Moe took these adorable photos of a baby parma wallaby at the San Diego Zoo. “Fresh out of the pouch,” the zoo posted…

Refugees flee Syria with their pets

September 19, 2015

UPDATE Oct. 20 Katie Moore of Help with Refugees with Pets shares some good news about Aslan and his puppy, Rose: “He is safe…

Loyal dog Tillie stands guard after trapped friend Phoebe falls into a cistern

September 18, 2015

We love this story so much. It began with a post Sept 12 on the Vashon Island Pet Protector’s Facebook site DOGS STILL MISSING….