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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

Nursing home dog rides elevators, cares for seniors

April 14, 2015

Grab your tissue and watch this heartwarming story about a teacup poodle named Nala, who spends her days visiting with nursing home residents in…

Endangered sea lion pups saved from certain death in New Zealand

April 14, 2015

It’s an amazingly simple solution to come to the rescue of one of the world’s most threatened species. Place a few wooden planks across…

Drone no match for this clever chimp

April 13, 2015

A chimpanzee at Royal Burgers’ Zoo in the Netherlands outwitted a film crew to the delight of internet users around the world. The Arnhem zoo…

Watch this Edmonton rescue dog play the piano

April 13, 2015

Sadie is no Mozart but hey, she can play the piano and not many dogs can make that claim. Sadie, a German Shepherd/Border Collie cross…

Ricky Gervais takes fire on giraffe hunters

April 13, 2015

April 22 Earth Day update below. ** Comedian Ricky Gervais is once again using social media to take down the trophy hunting set. Over…

Dog breeder hit with $10,000 fine for hoarding animals

April 10, 2015

Almost a year ago, animal welfare officials seized more than 30 dogs from a derelict home in Calgary, Alberta. The filthy residence was unfit…

Raccoon-resistant bins latest weapon in Toronto’s war on trash-loving critters

April 10, 2015

Toronto Mayor John Tory has a foe that he believes can be vanquished: pesky raccoons who keep knocking down residents’ green bins. As the…

Sweden and Saudi Arabia diplomatic spat bans 4 pgymy marmosets

April 9, 2015

The pygmy marmoset is one of the world’s tiniest primates. But four of the critters are now caught in a diplomatic row between two of…

OMG: RCMP puppies, ridiculously cute, canine cops

April 9, 2015

We told you earlier this year about an RCMP name the puppies contest. Well, those future canine cops now have cool new handles thanks to a…

Bobcat vs Shark: Photographer wins

April 8, 2015

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has shared an account of an amazing encounter between a bobcat and shark. The shark, believed to…