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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

Bounty of bouncing dhole puppies born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

May 19, 2016

Call it a perfect 10. A “massive litter” of 10 dhole puppies – pronounced “dole” – has been born at the San Diego Zoo…

Sia lands on Survivor to talk animal rights, hand out cash

May 18, 2016

Sia won the hearts of animal lovers during a surprise appearance on the Survivor reunion show. The pop star, known for her unusual hair style,…

Chorus of crying baby rhinos after their milk runs out (not exactly music to your ears)

May 17, 2016

You’ve never heard a baby crying until you’ve heard these babies crying. This trio of baby rhinos watched as their moms were killed by…

Bison calf euthanized after tourists place animal in their trunk

May 17, 2016

A bison calf has been euthanized in Yellowstone National Park after some well-meaning, but uninformed tourists scooped up the animal and put it in…

Scared of Snakes? Don’t go to Narcisse where tens of thousands of snakes are now mating

May 16, 2016

The snakes of Narcisse are one of the most fascinating sights in the natural world. Unless you are squeamish. In that case, you probably don’t…

Meatless Monday: Baby otters running to chow down on their grains and gruel

May 16, 2016

These two otters were rescued from the animal traffickers and have been staying at a rescue centre known as the Temperanito Association. Over the last…

Pig’s head found outside German chancellor Angela Merkel’s office

May 15, 2016

Police are investigating after a pig’s head bearing an “insulting inscription” was found outside Chancellor Angela Merkel’s constituency office in the country’s northeast. A…

Drinking like a fish? Thirsty fish jumps out of water to guzzle fisherman’s beer

May 14, 2016

Credit Dawn Walton with this one. Drink like a fish? You’ll understand. Watch this fish pop its head out of the water and guzzle…

Seniors who walk their dogs longer enjoy better physical health

May 12, 2016

As the population ages, and more seniors are living longer, her’s some good news for both dogs and older people. A new study has…

Meow Wow! Scooter is now world’s oldest living cat at age 30

May 12, 2016

Forget nine lives, this cat has discovered the fountain of youth – and it’s in Texas. Scooter, a 30-year-old Siamese cat, is officially the…