Critters vs Humans vs Critters

Manta Ray traffickers busted in Indonesia, four poachers arrested

October 3, 2014

Indonesia is home to the largest shark fisheries on earth and being so large, it’s not surprising that the trafficking of sharks and rays…

Shrinking sea ice forces 35,000 walruses ashore in Alaska

October 2, 2014

Desperate to find sea ice for a safe place to rest, tens of thousands of walruses have been photographed on beaches in Alaska. The National…

Hold on to your hats. Federal Conservatives overturn RCMP’s decision to nix fur hats

October 1, 2014

Fur is a political issue in Canada. Earlier this week, we wrote about a decision by the RCMP after years of lobbying to stop…

“Canine Keith Richards” cut off after indulging in drug binges

September 30, 2014

Carter, the Pomeranian, was already into the Valium when he had to make another visit to the vet at the Yaletown Pet Hospital in…

Species populations in free fall and heading for extinction: report

September 30, 2014

Wildlife populations around the world are bound for extinction as habitats are lost, degraded and climate change makes the planet an inhospitable place, according…

Royal Canadian Mounted Police to stop wearing fur hats

September 29, 2014

The Canadian Mounted Police has been under pressure for years from anti-fur activists to stop wearing fur hats. It’s as much a part of…

Bello the dog throws hissy fit after being told to stop swimming

September 27, 2014

Poor Bello. The German Shepherd just wants to keep on swimming in the river. Owner Laura Gibbs repeatedly keeps telling Bello it’s time to…

Staten Island “Chuck” dies after getting dropped by Mayor de Blasio in alleged Groundhog Day cover-up

September 26, 2014

Staten Island “Chuck” is dead. The groundhog was being held, not very well, apparently, by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio last February. It was…

Canada Post fails to deliver due to “bear at door”

September 25, 2014

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night, but perhaps bears will stay these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. At…

Cat wins drag race, but is down to 8 lives on an Alberta track

September 24, 2014

A wayward cat is lucky to be alive after winding up in the middle of a drag race in southern Alberta. And now, the…