Critters vs Humans vs Critters

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…