Critters vs Humans vs Critters

How do you rescue a baby elephant that fell down a well?

November 13, 2014

While watching a show recently, we learned that in Tanzania, few trees in the wild are knocked down by wind or the elements. It’s…

Tourist pleads for tiger’s life after mauling at Thai Tiger Kingdom

November 10, 2014

A tiger took a chunk out of Australian tourist Paul Goudie’s leg in Thailand. He blames the elephant. It’s a great tale of wild…

Lola the turtle was constipated, x-rays turned up something surprising and ironic

November 9, 2014

Lola the turtle arrived at Avian & Exotic Animals Medical Center in Miami, Florida feeling a bit down in the dumps. Her owner believed…

Black bear and cubs successfully relocated in Colorado

November 8, 2014

When a mother bear and her two cubs were becoming too habituated in Colorado Springs, wildlife officials stepped in to save them. Bears are…

20 dumped critters rescued from freezing dump in Alberta, dozens more cats and dogs recovered

November 7, 2014

It’s been a busy week for the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society. In one week alone, rescuers have saved 88 dogs and cats left…

Controversy over old lion kill stalks “hardcore huntress” Melissa Bachman

November 7, 2014

A-year-old tweet by comedian Ricky Gervais is getting a second life on social media after an animal welfare group has declared his slam of…

Alarm bells raised over welfare of UK circus cats

November 1, 2014

Animal rights activists in the UK are ramping up the campaign to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. On Halloween, the Born…

Happy Halloween! Giant tarantula hovers over building

October 31, 2014

A giant spider is dangling from the city centre building in Norwich, Great Britain. The six metre wide (20 ft) model spider has been…

Nervous flier? Before you pop that pill, try pet therapy

October 29, 2014

Fliers leaving and arriving at Edmonton International Airport have a new way to relax that doesn’t involve buying overpriced chocolate peanuts or tacky souvenirs….

Cat in shark costume on Roomba chases duck

October 28, 2014

Can’t imagine a dog willing to do this with such serenity. Just watch. And here’s the cat chasing a duck while wearing the shark…