Divers free manta ray caught in fishing line September 16, 2014 Thomaz Monteiro and Flavia Passaglia were diving recently at Bat Islands, Costa Rica, they came across what they considered a “peaceful manta ray.” But… Continue Reading
Toronto Blue Jays under fire for posing with baby lion and tiger September 16, 2014 The International Fund for Animal Welfare is slamming the Toronto Blue Jays for bringing a baby lion as well as a tiger cub into its… Continue Reading
Naked man bites police dog, police dog politely doesn’t bite back September 16, 2014 In journalism, we tell our students that the ordinary isn’t newsworthy and we always use the example of dog bites man vs man bites… Continue Reading
Yurianne Hervis-Gonzalez, America’s most wanted animal killer, finally caught for allegedly torturing pigs September 15, 2014 He was known as Elvin, the main butcher and pig abuser on a Miami area farm and his illegal animal slaughter operation was documented… Continue Reading
Ale, the oldest eel in Sweden, dies at age 155 September 15, 2014 Åle the eel was a legend in Sweden. The oldest eel in Sweden (al is eel in Swedish) died after living an unprecedented 155… Continue Reading
Paris Hilton’s new man is a dog and he’s “Mr. Amazing” September 13, 2014 Warning: A new trend in purse-sized – or rather pocket-sized – dogs is coming your way. At least, that’s if the Paris Hilton celebutante seal… Continue Reading
Bretagne, last surviving search dog at Ground Zero on 9-11 returns to site for anniversary September 11, 2014 A week after the 9-11 terrorist attacks, golden retriever Bretagne and her handler and owner Denise Corliss arrived at Ground Zero. Their job was… Continue Reading
Cleo the cat survives balcony jump off 17th floor apartment September 11, 2014 Joel Isfeld turned his back for just a second but it was enough time for his beloved feline Cleo to take a leap off… Continue Reading
Elephants to be moved after rescue facility founder accidentally crushed to death September 11, 2014 A pair of Asian elephants housed at a rescue facility in Maine will be sent to a new home in the wake of the… Continue Reading
Hips don’t lie. Purpose of a whale’s pelvis? It’s all about sex September 10, 2014 Years ago — actually 40 million years ago –whales and dolphins used their hip and pelvic bones to walk on land. Like humans who… Continue Reading