Zoo panda enjoys milestone; “wild” paper pandas go on tour August 5, 2014 The San Diego Zoo celebrated with Xiao Liwu, one of its giant pandas, who turned 2-years-old recently. The male panda, whose name means little gift and… Continue Reading
One man, two dogs walk from Canada to Mexico in fight against pet cancer July 31, 2014 Luke Robinson and his two dogs, Hudson and Indiana, are almost half way through an epic 2,000-mile walk from Canada to Mexico to promote awareness… Continue Reading
Cows kill German woman hiker in Austria July 29, 2014 A herd of cows trampled a hiker to death in Austria, The Associated Press reported today. Police in Vienna told AP about 20 cows and… Continue Reading
Dog BASE jumping. No need to say anything more, but you have to see this July 28, 2014 When someone promises the “World’s First Wingsuit BASE Jumping Dog” you have no choice but to click. And so, we did. And, it was… Continue Reading
Close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of New Brunswick July 25, 2014 Passengers aboard a whale watching tour boat off the east coast of Canada were wowed by a close up view with a great white… Continue Reading
Fox caught napping on city bus wins the internet July 24, 2014 City transit workers in Ottawa were surprised to find a red fox snoozing on a parked bus. The critter was curled up on an… Continue Reading
New Brunswick prosecutors to rule on charges in killer python tragedy July 23, 2014 Almost a year after two young brothers were asphyxiated by a python in New Brunswick, RCMP say police have wrapped up the investigation. RCMP Const…. Continue Reading
IKEA showrooms adorned with adoptable dogs July 23, 2014 As part of her job as an IKEA showroom dresser, a girl from my high school used to place photos of her friends in… Continue Reading
Black rhino born at San Diego zoo adds weight to critically endangered species July 19, 2014 The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is proving itself a real rhino maker. The facility announced the birth of its 15th black rhinoceros, a critically… Continue Reading
Celebration and then sadness for relocated mother black bear in Canada’s far north July 17, 2014 A black bear sow and her cubs became YouTube stars last week when conservation officers in Yukon captured their successful relocation. The bears were… Continue Reading