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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

Very big litter for a very big cat at Saint Louis Zoo as cheetah gives birth to 8 cubs

January 4, 2018

This is exactly what the world needs: More cheetahs. A 4-year-old cheetah named Bingwa at the Saint Louis Zoo gave birth to eight cubs…

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…

Smartest dog you’ll ever see slips, slides away on toboggan ride

January 3, 2018

Secret is the coolest sled dog you’ll ever see. The 3-year-old Australian Shepherd not only enjoys tobogganing, but she actually drags her own sled…

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…

Serial killer of cats, rabbits, foxes and coyotes slaughtered and tortured at least 400 animals

January 3, 2018

A rescue organization in London has been claiming for years that there’s a potential animal killer who has tortured and slaughtered hundreds of animals…

Cat survives frigid ride across two provinces under hood of truck

January 2, 2018

When cold weather hits, remember this valuable – and potentially life-saving – tip. “Bang on the hood of your car before starting it,” the…

Declassified documents show Margaret Thatcher refused to share her plane with a panda

January 2, 2018

The Iron Lady of Britain had a thing about pandas, apparently. She didn’t like them. She didn’t trust the ursines either. Newly-released government documents…

Happy New Year and may 2018 bring you many happy dancing penguins

January 1, 2018

There’s always one penguin among us who is happier than everyone else. Be that penguin for 2018. Happy New Year from Critter Files!

Squirrel caught on body cam video as it lunges at police during B&E in New York

January 1, 2018

Body cameras capture all kinds of bad guys in action. At the Brockport Police Department in New York, a particularly harried perpetrator was caught…

Bitten by a shark, but now watch a baby sea otter getting ready to return to the ocean

December 31, 2017

Sea Otter 808 has been through a lot. The pup was attacked by a shark. Then, he was found alone and injured on a…