Prince William calls for end to illegal wildlife trade December 9, 2014 British royalty with a passion for animals used a high-profile U.S. visit to urge for a crackdown on the illegal wildlife trade. While on… Continue Reading
Wayward moose killed in Calgary as cougar shooting justified December 8, 2014 Remember that cougar that was shot to death outside a Calgary, Alberta hospital in September? The provincial government promised a full review of how wildlife… Continue Reading
Christmas butter shortage on tap thanks to tired Japanese cows December 8, 2014 A butter shortage could ruin Christmas in Japan. Store shelves have been bare for weeks. Avid bakers are facing one pack per customer limits…. Continue Reading
Scottish distillery still doesn’t have a replacement Peat (the cat) December 8, 2014 Peat, the “official mouser” at Glenturret Distillery in Scotland, was found at the side of a road exactly three months ago. The cat was just 6… Continue Reading
Critter Files celebrates one year anniversary December 8, 2014 Critter Files was dreamed about long before we officially launched last Dec. 8, 2013 and started because we knew that critter stories weren’t just click… Continue Reading
Billy goat disrupts football match in Crete December 5, 2014 This was one block the goalie at a football match in Crete wasn’t expecting to make. When a billy goat wandered on to the… Continue Reading
Wild ducks to blame for bird flu infecting the Netherlands December 5, 2014 The agriculture ministry in the Netherlands has announced new measures to combat a particularly virulent strain of bird flu virus that has entered the… Continue Reading
Veterans with service dogs denied access, services December 4, 2014 Airlines, taxis, restaurants and hotels are all offenders for denying access and services to veterans with service dogs, according to a new study. The… Continue Reading
Raju the elephant update: Kicking back and enjoying his new pool December 4, 2014 Our favourite rescue elephant is living the good life he so rightfully deserves after a lifetime in chains and forced to work for a… Continue Reading
Hawk, the Calgary police trauma dog, helps calm young sex assault victim in court December 4, 2014 Hawk the black lab is a trained police service dog but he’s now been called into duty for more pressing work. For the first… Continue Reading
