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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

It’s officially spring: The grizzly bears are waking up

March 20, 2015

Just in time to welcome spring, Banff National Park has its first confirmed bear sighting. Alberta’s Rocky Mountain gem posted this photo of a…

Hero police dog killed in gun battle during Tunis siege at National Bardo museum

March 18, 2015

Updated: We’ve now learned the dog’s name was Akeel and he was a special forces dog killed during the crossfire between the security forces…

Rescue dog blinded with hair dye faces new battle

March 18, 2015

Percy captured hearts in Manitoba – and across Canada – last month after a child deliberately rubbed hair dye into the puppy’s eyes leaving him almost…

Happy ending for Willow, the emaciated husky found at the side of the road

March 17, 2015

We had never seen a dog as emaciated as Willow before and the photos of her after she was first rescued were shockingly sad….

Amazing photos show healthy family of mountain lions in Santa Monica Mountains

March 17, 2015

A female mountain lion and her growing cubs were captured by remote camera as they feasted on a deer carcass in California. The Santa…

Squirrel squirrels away all his nuts for safekeeping in Honda Civic

March 16, 2015

Imagine, this whole conversation in a British accent. “My car won’t go past 60! Every time I step on the gas, it makes a…

Colorado prepares for arrival of 33 circus lions from Peru

March 16, 2015

The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado is heavy into preparation for an incredible group of new residents. The 720-acre refuge is home to…

Meet the Toy Thief: A coyote with a penchant for stuffies

March 15, 2015

Photographer Pamela Underhill Karaz took a wonderful series of snaps a few winters back outside her rural home in Trenton Falls, NY. She recently recalled…

Ode to Frieda: “Problem” elephant survives lifetime at the circus, dies surrounded by family

March 14, 2015

That Frieda lived to 49-years-old is pretty remarkable. The Asian elephant had spent her life performing in circus tents, where she was eventually deemed…

Sam Simon’s dog Columbo still grieving owner’s death

March 13, 2015

Sam Simon, the animal philanthropist and co-creator of the Simpsons who died earlier this week left behind his Italian mastiff Columbo who was at…