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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

Pink Floyd’s album Animals marks 40th anniversary and new comparisons with Donald Trump

January 24, 2017

The iconic cover for Pink Floyd’s 1977 album Animals depicts a giant inflatable pig soaring between one of London’s most famous landmarks, the Battersea power…

One last walk in the White House for Bo and Sunny Obama

January 24, 2017

Sunny and Bo, the Obama family’s dogs took in one last stroll through the White House with Michelle Obama Taking it in on one…

Meatless Monday: Reducing calories help rhesus monkeys live long(er) and prosper

January 23, 2017

Reducing calories has benefits to longer life, at least they do in yeast cells, studies show, and now new research has found that when…

Moth with bright yellow head, small genitalia named after Donald Trump

January 20, 2017

Canadian entomologist Vazrick Nazari had an ulterior motive when he studied a newly discovered species of a moth found between the border of California…

Ruby seadragon caught swimming, feeding on film for the first time

January 20, 2017

The ruby seadragon has always been an elusive little beast. In fact, until 2015 nobody even knew underwater fellow existed. But now scientists have…

This poor sweet dog from Detroit had his nose and ears cut off by some sick jerk

January 19, 2017

Sorry, the headline of this story should be: Please someone find the asshole capable of such cruelty. The Michigan Humane Society is offering a…

Animal cruelty alleged in filming of A Dog’s Purpose; activists calling for a boycott

January 19, 2017

UPDATE: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment have cancelled this weekend’s movie premiere. The companies issued this release late Thursday: “Because Amblin’s review into the…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Icy sidewalks? German doctors advice is to walk like a penguin

January 18, 2017

If there’s a critter out there who knows how to walk on ice, that would be penguins. So it stands to reason that penguins…

Do animals fart? Scientists build database of which species break wind

January 17, 2017

Dear Readers: We’re reposting this from the weekend because the database has grown substantially and it’s vital that you stay updated. If you’ve ever…

Australian man saves drowning Kookaburra using CPR, air pump and now has new BFF

January 17, 2017

This story is for the birds. Specifically one bird, a Kookaburra named George that is now BFFs with his “bloke” from Sydney, Australia. You…