Bison calf euthanized after tourists place animal in their trunk May 17, 2016 A bison calf has been euthanized in Yellowstone National Park after some well-meaning, but uninformed tourists scooped up the animal and put it in… Continue Reading
Scared of Snakes? Don’t go to Narcisse where tens of thousands of snakes are now mating May 16, 2016 The snakes of Narcisse are one of the most fascinating sights in the natural world. Unless you are squeamish. In that case, you probably don’t… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Baby otters running to chow down on their grains and gruel May 16, 2016 These two otters were rescued from the animal traffickers and have been staying at a rescue centre known as the Temperanito Association. Over the last… Continue Reading
Drinking like a fish? Thirsty fish jumps out of water to guzzle fisherman’s beer May 14, 2016 Credit Dawn Walton with this one. Drink like a fish? You’ll understand. Watch this fish pop its head out of the water and guzzle… Continue Reading
Seniors who walk their dogs longer enjoy better physical health May 12, 2016 As the population ages, and more seniors are living longer, her’s some good news for both dogs and older people. A new study has… Continue Reading
Meow Wow! Scooter is now world’s oldest living cat at age 30 May 12, 2016 Forget nine lives, this cat has discovered the fountain of youth – and it’s in Texas. Scooter, a 30-year-old Siamese cat, is officially the… Continue Reading
President Obama signs law to make bison U.S. national mammal May 10, 2016 The bald eagle no longer the sole, reigning king of the critter kingdom. The bison is now the national mammal in the United States… Continue Reading
Bored and lonely dogs, cats and goldfish. What’s the ethics of keeping pets? May 10, 2016 https://jessicapierce.net/ A new book by ethicist Jessica Pierce, released over the weekend, explores the morally ambiguous problem of keeping pets. In a Sunday op-ed… Continue Reading
Unofficial San Jose Sharks mascot Jo Paw-velski gets two minutes for looking so cute May 9, 2016 Jo Paw-velski better rub some more of her black magic on the Sharks. You’ll remember Jo, the little black kitty that made a dash… Continue Reading
Evacuees fleeing Fort McMurray fires allowed to bring their pets on Air Canada, WestJet, Canadian North flights May 9, 2016 Kudos to the airlines who service Fort McMurray which has been under siege after wildfires forced tens of thousands of people to flee their… Continue Reading
