Thousands of mink released from fur farm in Minnesota. Now, they are turning up dead. July 21, 2017 Someone probably thought this was a good idea. But really, it wasn’t. This week, a Minnesota mink farm was broken into and tens of… Continue Reading
“Jumbo” rescue mission saves elephant lost at sea off Sri Lanka July 21, 2017 It was an incredible rescue — and an even more impressive act of compassion. The Sri Lanka Navy stepped in to save an elephant… Continue Reading
Cecil the Lion’s son Xanda killed by hunter, two years after international outcry over hunting dentist July 20, 2017 The son of Cecil the Lion, whose killing by dentist Walter Palmer sparked international outrage, has been killed under similar circumstances. Xanda, a six-year-old… Continue Reading
Thursday Throw Down: Animal lover Steve Verschoor fends off bobcat attack on German Shepherd July 20, 2017 Steve Verschoor of Anthem, Arizona is being hailed as a “dog hero” for saving a German Shepherd from being attacked by a rabid bobcat…. Continue Reading
Hitchhiking woodrat packed her way into rat-free Alberta. But don’t worry, she’s OK. July 19, 2017 Rats have long been eradicated in Alberta. In fact, there’s a government-sponsored rat patrol dedicated to keeping the province rat-free. But this baby rat… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Herbivorous animals in Indian national park favour spicy foods July 19, 2017 There seems to be a change in the food pattern of some wild herbivorous animals in Bandipur National Park in Indiawith sambar, deer, monkeys… Continue Reading
Good boy! Dog name Storm saves fawn from drowning. July 19, 2017 A dog name Storm is getting lots of accolades for saving a fawn that was floundering in the waters off Long Island Sound. Storm,… Continue Reading
Dallas Cowboys’ Lucky Whitehead’s dog stolen then returned in most bizarre way July 18, 2017 It was a really bizarre case of dognapping. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead turned to social media saying his dog has been kidnapped…. Continue Reading
Delicious rabies vaccine bait to fall from the sky around southern Ontario July 18, 2017 For skunks, raccoons and foxes this will be better than the Hunger Games. As recent cases of rabies have popped up in Ontario, the… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Bald eagle killer pleads guilty to shooting and running over bird with ATV July 17, 2017 A Virginia man may be jailed for up to a year and forced to pay a $100,000 fine after he pleaded guilty last week… Continue Reading