Critters vs Humans vs Critters

Speeder blames zippy elk for going 160 km/h on B.C. highway

February 1, 2026

As far as creative excuses for speeding, this one was about as good as my dog ate it for failing to finish homework. An…

Trashed Panda: Raccoon destroys Virginia liquor store before passing out drunk beside toilet

December 8, 2025

A Viriginia liquor store was recently the scene of an epic break, enter and blackout. Hanover Country Animal Protection and Shelter responded to a…

Tampa police rescue abandoned dog found tied to pole with Hurricane Milton bearing down

October 9, 2024

The dog was alone, tied to a fence post and standing in belly-deep in water when Florida Highway Patrol troopers rescued it from certain…

Wild animals including tigers, lions, bears and wolves rescued in Ukraine.

September 29, 2024

In Ukraine, it is legal for private citizens to keep wild animals. Since the war with Russia began, wild animals including tigers, lions, bears…

Poultry and fur farm workers begin receiving vaccines against bird flu

July 8, 2024

Workers at poultry and fur farms in Finland will, in the coming days, receive vaccines against bird flu becoming the first of 14 other EU countries…

Grizzly bear and cubs given space with extended road closure in Jasper National Park

July 1, 2024

Bears are being given the priority this Canada Day in Jasper National Park. The access road to Lac Beauvert remains closed to vehicle traffic…

Bill to ban puppy mills and reckless sale of dogs now law in Ontario

June 6, 2024

A new law designed to crack down on unethical dog breeders passed royal assent in Ontario Thursday, giving the province new power to stamp…

How animals behaved during the solar eclipse being studied

April 15, 2024

It’s possible animals — pets and wildlife alike — behaved differently according to new research being conducted at McGill University. David Bird, emeritus professor…

Why on earth is Marineland still open?

April 1, 2024

A more appropriate objective headline would be: Two more beluga whales have died at Marineland, the troubled tourist attraction. But frankly, the frustrated headline…

In fine-feathered fashion, RCMP find stolen bird and return it to its flock

March 17, 2024

“It was a case of ‘fowl’ play,” Alberta RCMP said in a recent social media post with tongue placed firmly in beak. Last week,…