Bear on a wire: not a circus act May 30, 2014 A black bear in Saskatchewan picked an unusual place for a power nap. Crews with SaskPower, Saskatchewan’s public utility, recently came upon the critter… Continue Reading
Bears, bears everywhere in the B.C. Rockies May 28, 2014 Springtime means a couple of things in the Canadian Rockies. Tourist season is afoot and hungry bears are coming out. And, in British Columbia’s… Continue Reading
Desmond Tutu lauds therapy dog program in Canada May 27, 2014 St. John Ambulance’s innovative Canadian Therapy Dog program received a huge international endorsement this week. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa lauded the initiative, which for… Continue Reading
Livestream Calgary’s elephants at their new home in Washington May 27, 2014 Visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. will have to wait a bit longer to see its three newest residents, but animals… Continue Reading
Moose gives birth to twins in Alaska; a camera captures the amazing event May 25, 2014 This is incredible. A moose gives birth to twins. A woman in Anchorage, Alaska took a video of the event, and posted it to… Continue Reading
Disabled baby goat gets wheelchair, learns to walk May 22, 2014 Frostie the snow goat had an unenviable start to life. He was severely dehydrated and had one of the worst cases of lice infestation… Continue Reading
First Lady Michelle Obama tweets photo of First Dogs, internet drools May 21, 2014 First Lady Michelle Obama tweeted one word – LOOK! – in John Irving-style all caps – along with a photo of Bo and Sunny,… Continue Reading
Tara hero cat “throws” first pitch at California baseball game May 21, 2014 Tara “Hero Cat” might want to stick to saving children. The ferocious feline was cool and confident as she was held on the pitcher’s mound… Continue Reading
Elephant calf rescued from swollen river in Kenya May 21, 2014 A guest at an African safari captured some incredible video of an elephant calf nearly swept away by the engorged Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya…. Continue Reading
Missing Alberta donkey found safe and sound, but case not yet cracked May 21, 2014 UPDATE: Eeyore the donkey has been found, according to local media. The Edmonton Journal reported that the SPCA contacted the owners Friday evening, but… Continue Reading