Photo of rhino killed for its horns wins top prize at World Press Photo awards February 18, 2017 National Geographic had one of the best critter feature story published last year when reporter Bryan Christie and photojournalist Brent Stirton detailed the plight… Continue Reading
Polar bear plunge hits new heights at Oregon Zoo February 17, 2017 Welcome to Friday. You made it, and deserve to see this. Here’s Nora doing the polar bear-style belly flop at the Oregon Zoo. Zoo… Continue Reading
Tom Hardy reads a children’s bedtime story and the internet swoons. (Oh, his dog is there, too.) February 16, 2017 We’re used to seeing Tom Hardy play the rogue, the villain and all-around bad guy. But now the British actor is up to something… Continue Reading
Thursday Throw Down: Who’s better at stealing food? Squirrels or seagulls February 16, 2017 In this first instalment of Thursday Throwdown, we let two known champs at stealing food duke it out for critter supremacy. In one corner,… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Quick brown fox (actually) jumps over the lazy dog February 15, 2017 It’s a typing class staple to learn the key positions. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps… Continue Reading
Who did it better? Dog who sings Michael Jackson or cat who does the Moonwalk? February 15, 2017 In this first instalment of cat versus dog, we ask the question: When it comes to Michael Jackson, do cats dancing to Thriller or… Continue Reading
Google sends Valentine’s Day love with first doodle series What is a Pangolin? February 14, 2017 Google is celebrating Valentine’s Day on mobile with a release posted four days before Valentine’s Day with its first doodle series. The doodle is… Continue Reading
Westminster Dog Show’s newest star is distracted beagle name Mia February 14, 2017 Mia the beagle isn’t fazed by stage fright in front of thousands watching at the Westminster Dog Show. She began pretty focused but then… Continue Reading
Hero cop saves dog from drowning in frozen lagoon in Stanley Park February 13, 2017 A Vancouver police officer is being called a hero after saving a dog that had fallen through a frozen lagoon. The amazing rescue occurred… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Livestock consultant questions value of going meatless 1 day a week February 13, 2017 A UK livestock consultant who spoke last month in the heart of Canada’cattle country said environmental movements like Meatless Monday do not have the… Continue Reading