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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

Merry Critter-mas!

December 25, 2014

On this Christmas Day, we present animals with Santa. Also, animals in holiday garb. And, a smattering of pets with presents. The reindeer above…

Sandra the orangutan now has some human rights protection

December 24, 2014

An Argentine court has ruled that Sandra, an orangutan in the Buenos Aires Zoo, is entitled to the right of habeas corpus. The decision…

Interpol thwarts wildlife trafficking ring; nabs environmental fugitives

December 24, 2014

Interpol has dealt a series of blows to environmental criminals, poachers and those toiling in the illegal wildlife trade. This month alone, the international police…

Privacy-conscious kangaroo KOs drone

December 23, 2014

Kangaroos are tough critters. Remember the story of the two kangaroos boxing it out on a suburban street? When a drone flew a little…

Shock the Monkey: Primate saves electrocuted friend at Indian train station

December 23, 2014

So, a monkey walks along a high wire. But this is no joke. Instead, the punchline is punctuated heroic actions of another monkey. A…

Remember Miley the Husky rescued from a dump? Look at her now.

December 22, 2014

Remember Miley the husky dog who was found in a junkyard? Her fur was all matted, she was ill from malnourishment and her paws were…

Holiday Feast dining with Utah Humane Society critters

December 22, 2014

This widely-viewed Freshpet commercial has been viewed more than 3 million times and gives a happy view of what will happen when animals take…

Renewed pressure on Chinese consumers to give up ivory, end elephant slaughter

December 21, 2014

Chinese film icon Li Bingbing stars in a powerful 60-second film designed to get consumers in her country to think about the impact of…

Running Dog: Derby learns to run with 3D printed prosthetic legs

December 20, 2014

Tara Anderson became a foster mother to Derby, a dog with deformed front legs with no paws. First she tried a cart, but found…

Hector the dog found frozen on icy lake gets new legs

December 17, 2014

Hector had a rough start in life, right from birth actually. He was found frozen to the ground in northern Saskatchewan after his mother, a…