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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

“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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

“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….

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…

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…

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…

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…