Watch these baby meerkats run, jump and cuddle at the Calgary Zoo January 10, 2015 The mob of meerkats residing at the Calgary Zoo has grown by five. The facility announced the Dec. 9 birth of five new slender-tailed… Continue Reading
How does a tortoise get back on its feet? Here’s the answer! January 9, 2015 The lyrical title of the academic paper is: Geometry of self righting–case of Hermann’s tortoises And here’s what it boils down to, if you’re a… Continue Reading
African lions at Linton Zoo show their love for recycled Christmas trees January 8, 2015 The Christmas tree may have bought joy to households all over the world just a few weeks ago. But now that happiness is being… Continue Reading
Dogs, puppies rescued from South Korean dog meat farm January 7, 2015 Now, for some wonderful news from South Korea. Humane Society International says it has rescued 23 dogs from a dog meat farm where the animals… Continue Reading
Adorable pig slips, slides and melts hearts January 7, 2015 This little piggy went to market. This little piggy stayed home. This little piggy ate roast beef. This little piggy had none. And, this… Continue Reading
Abandoned dog left with his belongings in a suitcase January 7, 2015 Kai, a shar-pei cross, was tied to a railing Scottish railway station when he was found. Beside him sat a suitcase jammed with what appeared to… Continue Reading
Constipated goldfish costs devoted owner $500 January 6, 2015 A goldfish is probably one of the cheapest pets you can get, so cheap they’re considered virtually disposable. But to a goldfish owner in… Continue Reading
Wife stabs husband with squirrel (decorative). Squirrel (decorative) unharmed January 5, 2015 Remember that story about a woman who was so mad at her husband because he forgot to buy beer Christmas Eve that she stabbed him… Continue Reading
Sarah Palin to PETA: Chill, at least Trig didn’t eat the dog he stepped on January 4, 2015 Lest there be any doubt: PETA and Sarah Palin are not on talking terms right now. But thankfully for us Critter Files watchers, the… Continue Reading
Sarah Palin’s son uses dog as a step stool; cue the vitriol January 3, 2015 Sarah Palin may have once again put her foot in her mouth. The former U.S. vice-presidential candidate greeted the New Year by posting to… Continue Reading