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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

World Wildlife Day celebrates all creatures big and small, but asks for help to protect their future

March 3, 2019

On World Wildlife Day, we should be celebrating the planet’s critters. Instead, many are using this day to sound the alarm about poaching, habitat…

Fish Friday: Gigantic, rare fish washes up in Santa Barbara, California

March 1, 2019

A rare fish that has never been seen before in the Northern hemisphere has baffled scientists after it washed up dead on a beach…

Rare bat holds up in rare book store at Museum of English Rural Life

March 1, 2019

Merlin may well be more famous right now than Batman. That’s because he made his own personal bat-cave in the rare book store at…

Yes, Virginia: Cats can open doors

February 28, 2019

Here’s proof you don’t need opposable thumbs when you’re a genius escape artist. Cubby is one clever cat who figured out how to get…

Keep Portland weird as famous Oregon llama Caesar rides public transit

February 27, 2019

Caesar is Portland’s most famous llama and when the so-called No Drama Llama needed to get across town, he took public transit, of course….

Fat rat trapped in manhole saved by firefighters, animal rescue crew in Germany

February 27, 2019

Many people would have looked the other way — or worse. But not these animal lovers and firefighters in Germany. The animal rescue group,…

Baby zebra born at Toronto Zoo needs your help to find a name

February 26, 2019

He’s black and white and cute all over. The Toronto Zoo announced the birth of a baby Grevy’s zebra. The male foal was actually…

PETA slammed for targeting Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin in tweet

February 25, 2019

When PETA criticized the late Steve Irwin’s love of animals in a tweet, the response was not what the animal rights organization expected. Hundreds…

Avalanche rescue dogs are very, very good dogs

February 21, 2019

Think the people who travel in avalanche country are hardcore adventurers. Well, meet the dogs who rush to their rescue. Mountain Rescue Search Dogs…

Wednesday Zen Moment: That time a house cat tried to take on a wild jackrabbit

February 20, 2019

White-tailed jackrabbits are fairly common throughout western North America. The even make the neighbourhoods around downtown Calgary, Alberta home. Still, it was pretty exciting…