Olympic rower Silken Laumann outdone on the water by a pod of orcas August 4, 2019 It takes a lot to impress three-time Olympic medalist Silken Laumann on the water. But a pod of orcas did exactly that wowing the… Continue Reading
Olympian Gus Kenworthy adopts puppy from Korean dog meat farm during rescue mission February 24, 2018 Gus Kenworthy surely wins the gold medal in kindness. While competing at the Olympics, the U.S. skier, and his boyfriend Matthew Wilkas, made good… Continue Reading
Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy visits raccoon café in South Korea February 22, 2018 They call them trash pandas in North America. But in South Korea, raccoons are the celebrated. At least at one Seoul eatery. And for… Continue Reading
In Olympic-related news, Gizmodo.com asks do animals get competitive February 21, 2018 Here’s a fresh take for those of us who can’t get enough of the Olympics Games. Gizmodo sought out experts to ask whether or… Continue Reading
Oh, Dear: Deer on the run at Rocky Mountain ski resort in Alberta February 3, 2017 Even by Canadian standards, this was a pretty unusual wildlife sighting. Luke Puxley spotted two mule deer while he was skiing recently at Nakiska Ski… Continue Reading
Dog Years: Ryan Lochte’s dog is 8-years-old for the third straight year, sort of October 23, 2016 Ryan Lochte doesn’t really have an eye for details. Or, at least accurate ones. After all, it was the story the U.S. swimmer spun… Continue Reading
Olympic rider withdraws because “My buddy, my friend, the horse that has given everything for me his whole life does not deserve this” August 11, 2016 The Olympics in Rio have been all about the winners and losers and who placed where on the podium. But Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen… Continue Reading
Michael Phelps is not a goat, but he just may be the G.O.A.T. August 9, 2016 The U.S. Olympic Team was quick to proclaim it. “G.O.A.T 🇺🇸” the squad tweeted moments after swimming superstar Michael Phelps won his 21st Olympic gold… Continue Reading
Summer Olympics 2016 marks first death as jaguar used in torch relay killed by solider June 21, 2016 This is heartbreaking and in our opinion a completely senseless death. An Amazonian jaguar featured in a torch ceremony for the upcoming Summer Games… Continue Reading
Horse-drawn and dog-drawn ski racing. An Olympic sport? February 18, 2014 How is it that we at Critter Files have never heard of skijoring before? It’s a Norwegian word which roughly translates into driving by… Continue Reading
