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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

Guy Fawkes Day and bonfires lead to warning about sleeping hedgehogs

November 6, 2015

In celebration of Guy Fawkes Day, UK residents light up bonfires. But officials have sent out warnings asking people to look for sleeping hedgehogs…

Twin giant panda cubs plumping up and perfect at Toronto Zoo

November 5, 2015

We can’t get enough of the twin giant panda cubs at the Toronto Zoo. And now, at three weeks old, they are really starting to…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Surf dog Richochet paws it forward

November 4, 2015

Ricochet began life destined to become a service dog, but somehow along the way the golden retriever discovered birds and the focus was gone….

Jackie Chan and Spike the rhino speaks out against rhino poaching

November 3, 2015

Tools of the Trade has a very effective video out using Chinese film star Jackie Chan to speak out against rhino poaching Poaching of…

Congress passes Global Anti-Poaching Act to help fight illegal wildlife trade

November 3, 2015

In a rare example of bipartisanship, the U.S. Congress has passed the Global Anti-Poaching Act and animal welfare groups are now celebrating. The House of Representatives has…

Bullied, shy Sophie Roper only had ferrets as friends, now she’s Victoria’s Secret Angel hopeful

November 2, 2015

Sophie Filomena Roper didn’t have a lot of friends growing up as a teenager in Scotland. Her family had moved there from London and…

Beat a case of the Mondays with this “heartwarming rescue” of a dog down a well

November 2, 2015

Animal Aid Unlimited once again puts compassion into action. This time, a street dog fell down an open well. These handmade well are really…

American Pharoah wins Breeders’ Cup; caps in a career in triumphant fashion

November 1, 2015

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has established himself as one of the greatest racehorses of all time by winning the Breeders’ Cup. It was…

Boo! It’s Halloween and critters around the world are cavorting with pumpkins

October 31, 2015

Since it’s Halloween, may we present our annual round of up critters with pumpkins. The tiger pictured above is named Hunter. He has a congenital…

Remote cameras in Malaysia capture elusive animals — including poachers

October 31, 2015

Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo does a lot of work in remote regions, such as Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park, trying to save endangered species….