Critters vs Humans vs Critters

Photo of Ukraine woman carrying two cats, wheeling luggage, her dog on leash with its own pack goes viral

March 21, 2022

More than two million Ukraines have fled their war-torn country taking only their most valuable belongings, including their cats, dogs and even rabbits. One…

Peru taking action against animal trafficking

March 18, 2022

Peru is expanding its fight against animal trafficking, with the hopes of substantially reducing the illegal wildlife trade by 2027. Why it matters: Peru…

London police dog wins bravery award at Crufts

March 17, 2022

A canine cop named Kaiser has been given a Bravery Award at the venerable Crufts dog show after risking his own life to save…

Rampaging camel kills 2 men at petting zoo in Tennessee

March 14, 2022

A rampaging camel on the loose in Tennessee killed two men and then attacked a police car, according to authorities. Deputies responded Thursday to…

Kyiv Zoo has some staff staying on to take care of animals who are suffering terrible stress from shelling

March 8, 2022

The Kyiv Zoo shared on its website that the animals at the zoo are safe — including Tony, the only zoo gorilla in Ukraine…

Cougar captured near Nanaimo, B.C. daycare safely released into wilderness

March 7, 2022

The cougar was first spotted hanging around the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Vancouver Island — a little too close to comfort for people….

Animal aid waiting at Ukraine border to help fleeing civilians and their pets

March 6, 2022

The scale of the tragedy is still unfolding – and while the focus is rightly on the humanitarian disaster, it’s meant some people have…

Caught in the Act: Dog makes mess, feels shame

March 3, 2022

TikTok user Cyrus M spends a lot of time documenting the shenanigans of his three dogs. Take, for example, his recent video titled “Another…

Kyiv Zoo closed as Russian forces descend, but animals still remain inside

March 3, 2022

As Russian forces descend upon the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv Zoo remains closed to visitors – but no plans have been made to evacuate its animals. The…

Up to half of endemic species living in biodiversity at high risk due to climate change: new UN report

February 28, 2022

Up to 48% of terrestrial ecosystems face “a high risk of extinction” if global warming levels rise between 3 and 5C, according to the…