Ringling Bros announces no more circus elephants by May of this year

January 12, 2016

All the Asian elephants working in traveling circus units for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey are heading to retirement in Florida Ringling Bros…

Meatless Monday: Swedish jockey defends eating her own horse after horse put down following injury

January 11, 2016

Amateur horse racer Helena Ståhl thought it was perfectly reasonable to save and eat the meat of her beloved horse Iffy Mant after the…

Snowy Owl caught on traffic camera in Montreal captivates Internet

January 8, 2016

An impressive traveler was caught in flight by road surveillance cameras on Highway 40. Quebec’s Transport MinisterRobert Poëti’s tweet Thursday has been seen around…

“Gentle giant” Toronto Police Service horse laid to rest

January 7, 2016

Viscount died on Christmas Day after a bout of colic. The 18-year-old black Percheron was respected member of the Toronto Police Service mounted unit since…

Vancouver Catfe opened to adopt out cats closes because of catlessness

January 7, 2016

Vancouver’s cat cafe, which was opened up late last year to adopt out cats, has closed temporarily because the adoptions were so successful, the…

Profits from Moby’s new vegan restaurant headed to animal welfare charities

January 6, 2016

Not long ago, Moby, the musician, became Moby, the restaurateur. He recently opened Little Pine, a “100% organ vegan bistro” in Los Angeles. And…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Concert for dogs in Times Square

January 6, 2016

For artist Laurie Anderson, performing a special live performance at a frequency for dogs, was a dream come true. Anderson adapted her feature film,…

Ape Baby News: Gorilla pregnant at Calgary Zoo

January 6, 2016

Sometime in early March, teenage mom-to-be Kioja is expected to deliver her first baby at the Calgary Zoo. But the 14-year-old Western lowland gorilla has…

Ndume the gorilla celebrates birthday with presents, popcorn and vegan cake

January 4, 2016

Most folks know Koko the gorilla and her kittens. But do you know Ndume, Koko’s silverback companion? When Ndume turned 34-years-old back on Oct. 10, Koko…

FAVE POST: Grizzly bear rolls down a hill and delights watchers as he takes a tumble

January 2, 2016

This video uploaded by David Pangborn on to YouTube has received half a million views already. Delighted onlookers watched as the grizzly bear tumbled down…