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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

Wednesday Zen Moment: Cat dressed as a monkey loves bananas. Because of course.

January 13, 2016

This is the year of the monkey, according to the Chinese calendar. And since 2016 will commemorate all things primate, may we present a…

Ringling Bros announces no more circus elephants by May of this year

January 12, 2016

All the Asian elephants working in traveling circus units for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey are heading to retirement in Florida Ringling Bros…

Meatless Monday: Swedish jockey defends eating her own horse after horse put down following injury

January 11, 2016

Amateur horse racer Helena Ståhl thought it was perfectly reasonable to save and eat the meat of her beloved horse Iffy Mant after the…

RIP David Bowie, musician, artist and animal lover

January 11, 2016

The 69-year-old musician has died following an 18-month battle with cancer. David Bowie 8 hrs · London, United Kingdom · January 10 2016 –…

“Badass” police dog of Ohio killed in the line of duty; another K9 member stolen with cruiser in Oklahoma

January 11, 2016

Policing can be tough work. That’s also true for animal members of the service. And, police forces across the United States had a particularly…

Deformed mountain lion with extra set of teeth protruding from head shot in Idaho

January 10, 2016

A hunter in Idaho has shot and killed an incredibly bizarre – and gag-inducing – big cat. The mountain lion was legally hunted on…

Watch Koko the gorilla’s emotional plea to protect the planet

January 9, 2016

Animals are supremely intelligent. If Koko’s message urging us all to save the planet doesn’t convince you, then perhaps nothing will. The world’s most…

Snowy Owl caught on traffic camera in Montreal captivates Internet

January 8, 2016

An impressive traveler was caught in flight by road surveillance cameras on Highway 40. Quebec’s Transport MinisterRobert Poëti’s tweet Thursday has been seen around…

“Gentle giant” Toronto Police Service horse laid to rest

January 7, 2016

Viscount died on Christmas Day after a bout of colic. The 18-year-old black Percheron was respected member of the Toronto Police Service mounted unit since…

Vancouver Catfe opened to adopt out cats closes because of catlessness

January 7, 2016

Vancouver’s cat cafe, which was opened up late last year to adopt out cats, has closed temporarily because the adoptions were so successful, the…