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Critter Love

Edmonton fire department rescues dog floating on ice in frigid North Saskatchewan River

Critter Crimes

Why are dolphins trying to kill baby manatees? Scientists don’t have the answer

Critters vs Humans vs Critters

Alberta Mounties always get their … beaver

Critter Crimes

California man convicted of animal cruelty after capturing hawk and feeding it alcohol

Critter Love

Confused and disoriented raccoon covered in ice found wandering in field

Male squirrels prone to murder offspring of other male squirrels for a second chance at love

March 15, 2018

Squirrels seem so innocent. Busy hiding their nuts for winter. Crossing hydro lines with the greatest of ease. Wowing us with their fluffy, fluffy…

Deaf cat who lives at the Hermitage Museum named official oracle of FIFA

March 15, 2018

A white-furred deaf cat who is considered a clairvoyant has been named the official oracle to declare the winners of the 2018 FIFA World…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Dog forgets how to dog when wearing life vest

March 14, 2018

Remember when we all thought dogs forgetting how to walk while wearing booties was awesome? Well, a Texas man may well have topped it…

Dog dies during United Airlines flight after owner told to place pet in overhead bin

March 13, 2018

A French bulldog died somewhere between Houston and New York after a United Airlines flight attendant told a passenger to stow her pet in…

Garden bird feeders increases risk of disease, new study shows

March 13, 2018

Garden bird feeders put wild birds at risk of serious diseases, according to a new collaborative study done in the United Kingdom. The research…

Animal activists disrupt live broadcast of Cruft’s Best in Show final

March 12, 2018

Animal activists crashed a live broadcast of the famous Crufts Best In Show event to protest what it calls a beauty pageant for canines…

World’s only male northern white rhino is recovering from devastating illness

March 9, 2018

Good news for the world following Sudan’s progress. The 45-year-old northern white Rhino — the last male of his kind on Earth — appears…

Smoking orangutan at Indonesia zoo criticized for poor treatment of animals draws new anger

March 9, 2018

Bandung Zoo has long been criticized by animal activists for its deplorable conditions of the animals who are chained and kept at the facility…

The ultimate penguin selfie captured in Antarctica

March 8, 2018

It’s not exactly Sunset Boulevard. But these emperor penguins are dressed to the nines and might as well be saying, “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for…

Croc takes a walk from Lacoste polo shirts to help save endangered species

March 7, 2018

Retailer Lacoste has taken its famous crocodile off its iconic polo shirts. Instead, the spot has been temporarily occupied by images of 10 endangered…