Zoo panda enjoys milestone; “wild” paper pandas go on tour August 5, 2014 The San Diego Zoo celebrated with Xiao Liwu, one of its giant pandas, who turned 2-years-old recently. The male panda, whose name means little gift and… Continue Reading
Culling badgers vs vaccination in fight against bovine TB August 1, 2014 Bovine tuberculosis used to kill hundreds of people annually in Britain before the Second World War. The disease is still around but it mainly… Continue Reading
Close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of New Brunswick July 25, 2014 Passengers aboard a whale watching tour boat off the east coast of Canada were wowed by a close up view with a great white… Continue Reading
Fox caught napping on city bus wins the internet July 24, 2014 City transit workers in Ottawa were surprised to find a red fox snoozing on a parked bus. The critter was curled up on an… Continue Reading
Black rhino born at San Diego zoo adds weight to critically endangered species July 19, 2014 The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is proving itself a real rhino maker. The facility announced the birth of its 15th black rhinoceros, a critically… Continue Reading
Junkyard dog Lillica travels miles to bring food for family every day July 18, 2014 No one knows when Lillica, a mixed breed with a bit of everything thrown in her genetic make-up by the looks of it, first… Continue Reading
Canine care home opens in Japan July 3, 2014 A Japanese retailer is planning to open the first pet nursing care business, intended for senior pets. The Aeon retail group will open the… Continue Reading
Dog’s blood transfusion saves cat after rat poison almost kills feline June 25, 2014 Rory the cat was in dire straits after eating rat poison. His owner Kim Edwards rushed Rory to Rauranga Vets in New Zealand after hearing… Continue Reading
Meet Manuka: a “white” black bear at the Calgary Zoo June 21, 2014 Well, that didn’t take long and the choice is sweet. Manuka, which is a type of honey, has been selected as the name for… Continue Reading
Raccoon sticks head in peanut butter jar, then gets stuck atop pole June 19, 2014 From Fort Erie, Ontario comes this story with a happy ending for the raccoon. Seems the poor critter found a peanut butter jar and somehow ended… Continue Reading