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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

Cat lovers rejoice: Here’s a pub where you can enjoy the purr-fect pint

November 13, 2015

So, a cat walks into a bar. Onto the bar, actually. At least, that what you’ll find at Bag O’ Nails pub in Bristol….

Bullfighting courses in Spanish schools angers some, divides Spain.

November 12, 2015

Bullfighting is a horrendously cruel sport on animals. Bulls are killed in a ceremony of pomp and music and in front of cheering fans…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Bee in the moment, life lessons from bee behaviour

November 11, 2015

Mark L. Winston is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on bees and pollination. His latest book, based on a life’s devotion, to…

SeaWorld to end orca performances in San Diego

November 10, 2015

Bending to pressure from animal welfare advocates, SeaWorld San Diego is phasing out orca shows in 2017 and replacing the display with one that…

Conservation: Southern white rhinos plucked from South Africa to become surrogate mothers in San Diego

November 9, 2015

Six southern white rhinos are now settling in at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after an epic journey from South Africa to take part…

Meatless Monday: Eat ugly vegetables, help save cows and pigs and other critters

November 9, 2015

A few years ago, supermarkets began heralding the fact that even ugly vegetables deserved love. It’s always surprising to hear that more than one-quarter…

Vienna zoo bans selfie sticks around penguins, sea lions

November 9, 2015

The world’s oldest zoo is dealing with a modern-day scourge: the selfie-stick. And now, Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo is banning the ubiquitous devices, at least around its…

Shelter puppy Taylor gets rare open-heart surgery, already wagging his tail

November 7, 2015

The odds were against Taylor, a seven-month-old German shepherd/Doberman cross. The puppy was in a shelter and facing an uncertain future. Born with a…

Somebody tossed a Chihuahua puppy with two broken legs in a dumpster

November 6, 2015

Nov. 10, 2015 UPDATE “Sonoma County Animal Services is sad to report that Darla passed away yesterday after her surgery. This surgery was a…

Vancouver Police Service Dog Niko not a fan of rappelling

November 6, 2015

Sometimes a picture and a short caption is all there is to tell a story. And this story posted on the Vancouver Police Department’s…