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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

Country singer Kevin Fowler has run-in with rattlesnake, sparks big FB discussion

October 30, 2015

Nearly 200,000 people have shared a Facebook post that country star Kevin Fowler posted. The hand in the picture is not Fowler’s. But he…

Beluga whale dies suddenly at Georgia Aquarium

October 29, 2015

Maris was mother to two calves. But both baby belugas died not long after birth. And now, the 21-year-old beluga whale has passed away,…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Stumbling panda hangs out, hangs over tree, drops to ground

October 28, 2015

They may share geography in common, but there are reasons why pandas aren’t members of the famous Peking Acrobats, a troop able to balance…

Meet Dudley, thief (of waterhose) and murderer (of prized tulips)

October 28, 2015

Sure, he looks innocent and cute. But don’t let those sad eyes fool you. Dudley here is the prime suspect in the death of…

Five British tourists dead, one still missing off whale-watching tour boat on Canada’s west coast

October 27, 2015

A boat carrying tourists on a whale-watching voyage near Vancouver Island’s west coast has sunk near Tofino, B.C., killing at least five passengers. The accident happened…

Jeremy Roenick lunges at alligator on golf course. No, really.

October 27, 2015

New evidence Jeremy Roenick may have had his bell rung one too many times during his two decades in the NHL. Roenick, who played…

Meatless Monday: Vegetarian pig parent Mike Downey in trouble after walking his pigs on leash

October 26, 2015

The problem for vegetarian Mike Downey began when he was spotted walking the pigs out on the streets of Victoria. Downey says he’s already…

Tweeting hen from Chicken Treat may be the best thing on the internet

October 26, 2015

Figure any monkey can type? Well, it turns out any chicken can, too. Or perhaps it’s just Betty, the tweeting chicken for Chicken Treat,…

Horse Whisperer Monty Roberts has audience at Buckingham Palace with The Queen

October 26, 2015

Royal watchers are well aware of the Queen’s love of equestrian sports. And recently, the horse world’s undisputed king paid her a visit. Monty…

“Chirping” trio of cheetah cubs born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

October 25, 2015

Sanurra is a first-time mother, but the cheetah appears to be an old pro tending to her three new cubs at the Smithsonian Conservation…