Oil sands operator Cenovus uses critter cams to help guide environmental policies January 3, 2017 Oil and gas companies take a lot of flak for their impact on the environment. And, not just for their contribution to greenhouse gas… Continue Reading
“Game changer” for elephants as China bans ivory trade by the end of 2017 December 31, 2016 One year from today, the world’s main trading and processing hub for ivory will be completely shut down. China’s State Council announced the details… Continue Reading
Couple charged in case of cheetah lost on B.C. wilderness December 30, 2016 We have an update now in a year-old case of a cheetah on the loose in snowy British Columbia. The B.C. Conservation Officer Services has… Continue Reading
Goats of Christmas: Trees wanted for adorable, hungry goats December 29, 2016 Christmas may be over, but not for some lucky goats in Prince Edward Island. For the third straight year, Island Hill Farm is collecting… Continue Reading
Gary Fisher, the French bulldog, mourns his mother, Carrie Fisher & grandmother, Debbie Reynolds December 27, 2016 Updated Dec. 28 below with news of the death of Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher’s mother and by extension, Gary the dog’s grandmother. ** Gary… Continue Reading
We wish you a creepy, crawly, adorable peacock spider Christmas December 24, 2016 This must be the best critter Christmas carol ever produced. Even better than cats singing Jingle Bells. Even arachnophobes will love these beautiful spiders… Continue Reading
Panda plays with snowman at Toronto Zoo: Internet wins December 23, 2016 Congratulations. You made it to Friday. Here’s a giant panda taking on a snowman at the Toronto Zoo. Zookeepers made Da Mao a snowman as… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Elusive ghost shark captured on video for the first time in Northern Hemisphere December 21, 2016 It’s proper name is Hydrolagus cf. trolli, but it’s generally known as the pointy-nosed blue chimaera or even more commonly as a ghost shark. And,… Continue Reading
Owl hit by truck, stuck in grill rescued by wildlife officers in Alberta December 21, 2016 This is one lucky duck. Or rather, owl. Alberta Fish and Wildlife intervened after an owl was hit by a truck and somehow lodged… Continue Reading
Only in Canada: Wildlife warning for aggressive car-licking moose. Yes, a moose licking cars December 15, 2016 As far as safety bulletins go, this one couldn’t be more Canadian. Alberta Parks issued a wildlife warning for an ornery moose with a penchant… Continue Reading
