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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

Pussy cats are (virtually) attacking Team Trump – and it’s hilarious

December 17, 2016

Team Trump is facing a two front lashing from cats of the internet. Google Chrome has added an extension to its brewer for those who are…

Only in Canada: Wildlife warning for aggressive car-licking moose. Yes, a moose licking cars

December 15, 2016

As far as safety bulletins go, this one couldn’t be more Canadian. Alberta Parks issued a wildlife warning for an ornery moose with a penchant…

Train-hopping kitty rescued in frigid temperatures, but ownership of “littlest hobo cat” in dispute

December 14, 2016

He’s been called the “littlest hobo cat” after being found under a train engine in arctic temperatures. But he also goes by a few…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Got a spare heater or old hay?

December 14, 2016

The Austin Zoo, which began as a refuge for goats, and has since expanded to 300 animals, is in need of additional items to keep…

Orphaned polar bear cubs adjusting to life at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo

December 14, 2016

The Assiniboine Park Zoo hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but it is now home to not just one, but two orphaned polar bear cubs….

Romanian firefighter hailed a hero for doing CPR to save dog’s life

December 13, 2016

One lucky pooch has a firefighter to thank for saving its life. Firefighter Costache Mugurel was on the scene of an apartment blaze in Pitesti, Romania…

Hate winter? Watch giant pandas play in the snow at Toronto Zoo to warm your heart

December 13, 2016

Folks in Toronto are grumbling with the wintery weather, there were at least some thrilled to the kick the week off with snow. Take…

Meatless Monday: Shrinking reindeers losing weight because of climate change

December 12, 2016

Living organisms respond to climate change in two ways, by evolutionary adaptions and phenotypic plasticity, also known as an observable change. When two or…

Penguins dressed in Santa suits stir up storm of debate in Japan

December 11, 2016

If this doesn’t get you in the Christmas spirit, nothing will. Penguins waddling in Santa suits. Well, capes really. “Isn’t this one of the cutest…

Dogs hate boots. Like, really, really hate walking in boots

December 10, 2016

Dogs walking, or rather trying to walk, in boots is the best thing on the internet this week. People posting photos and videos of…