Oakland Zoo vaccinates animals against COVID-19 July 6, 2021 Grizzly and black bears, mountain lions, tigers and ferrets are among the first residents of the Oakland Zoo to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Primates,… Continue Reading
Trimming horse whiskers now banned by international equestrian body July 4, 2021 It used to be a standard of good grooming — trimming the muzzles of horses to remove their whiskers. But now, the International Equestrian… Continue Reading
Bear family lounges poolside amid British Columbia heat wave June 28, 2021 While western Canada is melting under an historic — and dangerous — heat wave, one black bear and her two cubs found a clever… Continue Reading
Hot mess red-tailed hawk unable to fly, but now on the mend at wildlife refuge June 15, 2021 One recently rescued red-tailed hawk appears to fancy himself somewhere between John Travolta and Madonna. An animal services team in southern Ontario posted a… Continue Reading
Peel police officer’s “high risk task” saves skunk with cup stuck on head June 6, 2021 What probably started as a sweet treat left one skunk in a sticky situation. But Peel Regional Police, just west of Toronto, came to… Continue Reading
Two old dogs, Elmer and Deloris Plops, spend their remaining days safe and happy after rescue group bring them together June 3, 2021 For the last 12 years, staff at the Kainai Board of Education building in Alberta have been feeding a mean, old dog who kept… Continue Reading
Tiny, but mighty wolf pup caught howling on camera May 24, 2021 Every parent remembers — and marvels — at their baby’s first words. No doubt, wolf parents would be howling with delight at a pup’s… Continue Reading
Texas wildlife group saves turtle covered in nail polish May 20, 2021 Box turtles are as pretty as a jewellery box, but it doesn’t mean they should be painted like gemstones. Still, someone in Texas took… Continue Reading
Urban Wile E. Coyote on the prowl in Winnipeg wilderness — sort of May 10, 2021 Somebody in Winnipeg has some high-quality Acme Corporation humour. Robin Summerfield was out for a walk recently in the Assinboine Forest when she spotted… Continue Reading
Police officer, fire chief rescue dog stranded on ledge over waterfall in British Columbia May 9, 2021 Officials called it a “rare and risky” canine rescue in Logan Lake, B.C. Chevy, an American bulldog terrier cross, had become stuck on a… Continue Reading