Sumatran tiger cub being hand-raised at San Diego Zoo Safari Park September 27, 2015 He is the 26th Sumatran tiger to be born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, but the first to be hand-raised there in… Continue Reading
Hurricane Katrina cat still looking for a home September 25, 2015 We recently told you about Yogi, a Hurricane Katrina survivor dog who finally found a forever home 10 years after the disaster. Now, Best… Continue Reading
Death of captive dolphin, age 50, mourned, derided at Marineland Dolphin Adventure September 25, 2015 Even as it mourns the death of Chubby, a 50-year-old bottlenose dolphin, Marineland Dolphin Adventure can’t catch a break. The Florida-based marine entertainment facility made the announcement on… Continue Reading
Pope Francis meets Obama family dogs Bo and Sunny September 24, 2015 Oh yeah, the Pope is making his first ever visit to the United States. Thousands and thousands are lining the streets as he drives… Continue Reading
David Cameron’s private part, the dead pig and the story that won’t die September 24, 2015 Call us squeamish, but this story that has been circulated and danced around by other media outlets have us here at Critter Files just… Continue Reading
Alberta runner packs bear spray for trail run uses it during encounter with two stalkingcougars September 23, 2015 Donny Stone, runner, was out for a run Tuesday night in northern Alberta when he realized that he was being stalked by two cougars…. Continue Reading
Disturbing photograph of thin polar bear raises alarm over climate change in Arctic September 22, 2015 This photograph taken by Kerstin Langeberger and posted on her Facebook page is unbearably sad. Here’s what she said about this photograph she took: For… Continue Reading
#PizzaRat carries slice down the stairs of New York subway September 22, 2015 Behold the birth of #PizzaRat. The Internet exploded when comedian Matt Little shot this 15-second video of a rat carrying a slice of pizza… Continue Reading
Bear bile farming nearing extinction in Vietnam September 22, 2015 Vietnam’s Traditional Medicine Association has now pledged to end use of bear bile in its practices by the year 2020. That’s even though bear… Continue Reading
Miley Cyrus makes secret weekend visit to British Columbia to urge saving wolves September 21, 2015 UPDATE: Pop superstar Miley Cyrus made a low-key visit to British Columbia this weekend with her brother Braison Cyrus to continue her push to save… Continue Reading
