Michelle Obama calls animated penguins into action to boost the troops November 6, 2014 First Lady Michelle Obama responded to the call to duty. So has a cast of animated penguins from the blockbuster movie Madagascar. They team up… Continue Reading
Mama squirrel saves babies after fall; paddler rescues squirrel from river November 6, 2014 Squirrels are so hot right now. A few months ago, a mother squirrel rescued three babies after their nest was accidentally knocked out of… Continue Reading
Travel company eliminates “unethical” elephant rides in Thailand November 5, 2014 A Canadian-based travel adventure company calls elephant trekking tours “unethical” and will now send its clients to elephant sanctuaries in a bid to improve the welfare… Continue Reading
Swiss police, firefighters save donkey wedged in manhole November 5, 2014 The headline in The Local, Switzerland’s English news site, summed up Nilo’s predicament best: “Basel firefighters rescue ass stuck in manhole.” Nilo is the… Continue Reading
Clingy pandas resist taking their medicine, try cuteness instead November 4, 2014 This video should come with a warning: you’re going to want your own panda after seeing this. The two young pandas nibble each other,… Continue Reading
Bear takes time from fishing to look through photog’s camera November 4, 2014 Photographer Jim Lawrence aspires to crystallize the character of the wildlife, birds and landscapes he encounters. The Kaslo, B.C.-based photographer believes strongly that a high… Continue Reading
National Wildlife Photographer of the Year November 3, 2014 This stunning photograph taken by Michael Nick Nichols has just been named by the Natural History Museum as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year…. Continue Reading
Bentley reunited with Dallas nurse Nina Pham after Ebola scare November 1, 2014 This was no ordinary return of a dog to its owner. Bentley, the King Charles Spaniel, is best known as the American dog put… Continue Reading
Alarm bells raised over welfare of UK circus cats November 1, 2014 Animal rights activists in the UK are ramping up the campaign to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. On Halloween, the Born… Continue Reading
Happy Halloween! Giant tarantula hovers over building October 31, 2014 A giant spider is dangling from the city centre building in Norwich, Great Britain. The six metre wide (20 ft) model spider has been… Continue Reading
