Critters vs Humans vs Critters

Norway strikes another blow to the controversial seal hunt

December 16, 2014

Norway’s promise to end subsidies to the commercial sealing industry is being chalked up by animal rights activists as another victory in a campaign…

Penguins dressed in ugly Christmas sweaters

December 13, 2014

That’s all.

Howling Yellowstone wolves spur awe, debate

December 12, 2014

A pack of howling wolves has been captured on some incredible video from Yellowstone National Park. Corrie Lane spotted the Junction Butte pack earlier this…

Police rescue elk tangled in barbed wire fence

December 12, 2014

RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robinson was called to an unusual rescue in southeastern British Columbia this week. Someone driving along Highway 95A near Kimberley noticed an…

Cat tossed from moving truck on to highway rescued by Good Samaritan

December 11, 2014

Julian the cat landed on his feet and into the arms of a Good Samaritan Corey Hardeman from Wells, B.C. Hardeman, an artist, found Julian…

Prince William calls for end to illegal wildlife trade

December 9, 2014

British royalty with a passion for animals used a high-profile U.S. visit to urge for a crackdown on the illegal wildlife trade. While on…

Wayward moose killed in Calgary as cougar shooting justified

December 8, 2014

Remember that cougar that was shot to death outside a Calgary, Alberta hospital in September? The provincial government promised a full review of how wildlife…

Christmas butter shortage on tap thanks to tired Japanese cows

December 8, 2014

A butter shortage could ruin Christmas in Japan. Store shelves have been bare for weeks. Avid bakers are facing one pack per customer limits….

Scottish distillery still doesn’t have a replacement Peat (the cat)

December 8, 2014

Peat, the “official mouser” at Glenturret Distillery in Scotland, was found at the side of a road exactly three months ago. The cat was just 6…

Billy goat disrupts football match in Crete

December 5, 2014

This was one block the goalie at a football match in Crete wasn’t expecting to make. When a billy goat wandered on to the…