Endangered greater sage-grouse eggs hatch at Calgary Zoo June 12, 2014 A new captive breeding program at the Calgary Zoo is showing early signs of success for the critically-endangered greater sage-grouse. Calling it a “conservation… Continue Reading
Bambi on hardwood slips, slides into Nova Scotia home June 12, 2014 Cameron Harrington spotted a fawn hiding in some shrubs out his Halifax-area home. That’s when the 11-year-old grabbed a camera and started recording. Then… Continue Reading
Cattle rustlers steal 59 cows in Alberta June 12, 2014 Modern day Mounties are on the trail of some old fashioned cattle rustlers in Alberta. Police say 59 mixed-breed heifers were snatched from a… Continue Reading
Dear Kitten: You win the internet June 10, 2014 Yes, “Dear Kitten” is at its heart, a cat food commercial. But it is brilliant. It is also narrated by Ze Frank, a big… Continue Reading
Canadian magician Darcy Oake falls to boy band on Britain’s Got Talent June 8, 2014 Darcy Oake used dove tricks early on to wow judges on Britain’s Got Talent. That’s what attracted us to the magician in the first… Continue Reading
Politically correct bear selfies on the grip and grin circuit? June 7, 2014 Politicians have been known to kiss some babies for votes. And, they’ll pose with just about anyone in pictures. But Jim Prentice, a former federal… Continue Reading
Today is Cat Day. (Seriously, it’s a thing.) June 7, 2014 In the ongoing war between cat versus dog, one Alberta city has picked a side – at least for a day. Edmonton has proclaimed today… Continue Reading
Military dogs of war helping coalition troops in Afghanistan June 4, 2014 Afghanistan: Dogs of War is a feature in the latest issue of The Atlantic and it’s a stunning photographic tribute to service dogs in action…. Continue Reading
Bosom Buddies: Depressed goat reunited with donkey best friend June 3, 2014 Don’t think animals can feel emotion? This video of a goat named Mr. G and a donkey named Jellybean will make you believer. “Watch the… Continue Reading
Suicidal young woman saved by dolphins, scientist says June 2, 2014 Maddalena Bearzi, recounts some amazing experiences with dolphins in her new book, Dolphin Confidential: Confessions of a Field Biologist. But National Geographic recently selected one… Continue Reading
