A very Canadian rescue: Snowmobile riders dig out moose buried neck-deep in snow

January 4, 2018

It’s been a snowy season so far in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and for a group of riders the powdery terrain was the perfect spot…

Zoo closes to allow community of macaques to grieve after youngster dies

January 3, 2018

A zoo in Australia has closed down to the public in order to allow its community of macaques to grieve in private after the…

Bronx Zoo’s only polar bear euthanized after acute kidney failure

December 29, 2017

Tundra, the beloved polar bear who lived in the Bronx Zoo was euthanized earlier this week because officials said the 26-year-old male bear was…

UPDATED: Penguin nest cam at National Aviary offers window into life of the world’s cutest tuxedo-wearing birds

December 18, 2017

Bette and Sidney are now sharing their home with the world. The new parents, who just happen to be African penguins, welcomed the first…

Rare Bird: Summer Tanager flies a long way from home and lands in Vancouver

December 12, 2017

This really is a big year for bird fanciers in Vancouver. That’s where a Summer Tanager, which normally is found in Central and South…

Photog who shot video of starving polar bear urges people to know the facts

December 11, 2017

Paul Nicklen spent his childhood years observing nature and traveling on the land. He learned from the Inuit how to survive in the Arctic…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Australian walking stick hatches at Columbus Zoo (and it’s pretty neat)

December 6, 2017

From the files of cute baby animals, presenting the Australian walking stick. Okay, maybe not so cute. And, for those who don’t like insects,…

Instagram makes vow to protect wildlife by blocking hashtags of posts which hurt animals

December 6, 2017

In a move heralded by animal protection groups, Instagram has started posted notices alerting users that certain hashtags are associated with posts that depict harm…

Lobster fisherman in New Brunswick nets lobster with Pepsi logo on its claw

November 30, 2017

Lobster fisherman Karissa Lindstrand of New Brunswick in Canada’s east coast drinks a lot of Pepsi, catches a lot of lobsters and her world…

Ever wonder what happens with a raccoon in the passenger seat? You’re welcome.

November 12, 2017

Raccoon in a car. Turns out. Much the same as dog in a car. Just don’t ask why the raccoon is in the car….