New research identifies why the solitary North American red squirrel calls out April 13, 2022 It’s not as easy being a squirrel as you might think. They live a relatively solitary life guarding hard-won food stores to survive the tough winters… Continue Reading
Wild javelina breaks into vehicle in Arizona to chow down on a bag of Cheetos April 12, 2022 Call it a criminal case of the munchies, but Arizona cops caught the critter culprit with craving for Cheetos. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office… Continue Reading
Four horses die at Grand National, as animal charities call for an end to “cruelty” in the race April 11, 2022 Animal charities have called for stricter safety measures to end “cruelty” in horse racing after four horses died at a British horse-racing event. The Grand National… Continue Reading
Spanish businessman alleged to have owned private taxidermy collection of extinct and rare animals April 11, 2022 Spain’s Civil Guard says it is investigating a businessman in the eastern Valencia region who owned a private taxidermy collection with more than 1000… Continue Reading
New UK law recognizes animals as sentient beings with feelings April 8, 2022 Animal protection groups and celebrities such as Joanna Lumley and Alesha Dixon are celebrating after the final hurdle has passed in a new law… Continue Reading
Fox that bit nine people, including congressman, near U.S. Capitol had rabies April 6, 2022 An aggressive fox that had attacked at least nine people on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol had rabies, health officials announced Wednesday. The… Continue Reading
Gas price pressure hits local animal shelter in Arizona as thieves drill holes in shelter van April 4, 2022 A a van for the second time in two weeks after it had gas stolen from its tank Thursday morning, Phoenix police said. Personnel… Continue Reading
Animal tranquilizer increasingly seen in human overdose deaths April 4, 2022 A powerful drug used to sedate horses and cattle is creeping into Canada’s illicit drug supply and has been detected in a growing number of human… Continue Reading
Two beluga whales died after they were sold by Marineland to Mystic Aquarium in the U.S. March 31, 2022 Havana, a young female beluga, died last month at Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut. Havok, a young male beluga, died at the aquarium last summer…. Continue Reading
Sea lion found shot in the head at Kits Beach in Vancouver March 22, 2022 A female sea lion found shot in the face at one of Vancouver’s most popular beaches is in poor condition, according to the Marine… Continue Reading