Celebrate #WorldAnimalDay with improved welfare standards for critters around the globe October 4, 2016 All over the world, World Animal Day is being celebrated today. The event started big back in 1925 when the first World Animal Day… Continue Reading
Panda cubs make cute, if not somewhat klutzy debut in China October 3, 2016 Can’t get enough pandas? Well, iPanda.com has your fix. Operated jointly by China Network Television and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, panda-cam is… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Origami elephants raising awareness of 96 elephants killed every day in Africa September 28, 2016 OrigamiUSA has partnered with 96 Elephants to raise awareness for the 35,000 elephants killed every year. They’re trying to collect over 35,000 origami elephants… Continue Reading
Canadian cattle farmer turns ranch into animal sanctuary September 27, 2016 Mike Lanigan isn’t your typical cattle farmer. He comes from a long line of ranchers, but he’s the first to convert quit sending his cows… Continue Reading
First Bornean orangutan in 25 years born at The Smithsonian’s National Zoo. September 22, 2016 Meet Redd, the first baby Bornean orangutan born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in 25 years. Redd, a male infant, was born Sept 12… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: We could watch baby otter cam all day. Thank you, Vancouver Aquarium September 21, 2016 I spent minutes, actually 10 full minutes, watching two-month-old Rialto trying to get comfortable in his crib at bedtime. Before that I spent equally as many minutes… Continue Reading
Watch a trio of black bear cubs climb trees with the ease of monkeys September 19, 2016 Pro tip: Don’t try to outrun a bear — even a tiny bear cub — by climbing a tree. The Alberta Conservation Association has captured… Continue Reading
Chicago White Sox sets record for most dogs at sporting event September 17, 2016 The White Sox played the Cleveland Indians earlier this week, winning the game 8-1. So what makes this a Critterfiles? On that day, Sept… Continue Reading
Couple builds enormous bed to snuggle up with their eight dogs. Yes, eight September 16, 2016 Now this is a dog bed. Or at least, the family bed taken to new – and adorable – extremes. Micheal’s Custom Interiors was… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: New Italian law forbids parents from raising kids as vegans September 12, 2016 A physicians group in the United States is urging an Italian lawmaker from moving forward with a bill that could criminalize parents whose children… Continue Reading