“Hero” dog jumps between rattlesnake and owner in Arizona July 3, 2018 Paula Godwin can thank her dog for saving her from a rattlesnake during a morning walk. The Anthem, Arizona woman was taking her golden… Continue Reading
Jack Daniels cancels its sponsorship of Iditarod dog sled race July 2, 2018 Whiskey maker Jack Daniels, the long-time sponsor of the dog sled race Iditarod, has pulled its involvement with the event. The 1,000-mile (1,610 kilometre)… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Luxembourgh becomes tenth EU country to ban fur farms July 2, 2018 There are no known fur farms currently operating in Luxembourg and now thanks to a new animal rights law there will never be as… Continue Reading
First great white shark spotted off coast of Spain in 40 years June 29, 2018 There have been over the years unconfirmed rumours and sightings of the white shark in the Cabrera Archipelago off the coast of Spain. But… Continue Reading
Wolf takes on wolverine in fight for dinner in Alaska June 29, 2018 Sometimes you have to sing for your supper. Or in this case, snort and growl. A remote camera in Alaska’s Denali National Park and… Continue Reading
“Heroic” police dog performs CPR on Madrid officer June 28, 2018 Police dogs sniff bombs, track suspects, detect drugs and find bodies. And in Spain, police have trained one very special pooch to perform CPR…. Continue Reading
Data of penguins transmitted to space and back again June 28, 2018 Data sent from penguins to space and back to UBC could help researchers determine why the species’ breeding population fluctuates so dramatically. UBC researchers… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Elephant pool party keeps things cool at Dublin Zoo June 27, 2018 What’s summer without a dip in the pool? For this group of Asian elephants at the Dublin Zoo, it really is everything. Especially as… Continue Reading
Pepper, lost dog of two seniors, gets his moment of Internet fame June 27, 2018 Here’s a lesson in this era of social media influence. A missing dog is found exponentially faster if the right person has the right… Continue Reading
Moose plays chicken in traffic after swimming across bay in Newfoundland June 26, 2018 You think your morning commute is bad. Check out this moose on Newfoundland’s Salmonier Line early Monday morning. Donna Francis was at home, but… Continue Reading