Caterpillars are gross and yucky but won’t hurt you, says new alert from Saskatchewan Parks June 1, 2017 Saskatchewan Parks are telling visitors to brace themselves for masses of caterpillars. The insects are particularly prevalent on trees at this time of year…. Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Video of animals in harmony May 31, 2017 There are a lot of videos out there of animals chasing each other, consuming each other as prey and predator and the whole circle… Continue Reading
Police saying FB post saying they’ve okayed breaking car windows to rescue dogs is fake May 29, 2017 You may have seen the FB post being shared around saying police are now telling people it’s legal to bust windows to rescue dogs… Continue Reading
Moose tramples on tulips planted for Canadian 150th celebration May 26, 2017 The MUN Botanical Garden in St. John’s, Newfoundland reported a very Canadian theft. Tulips that were planted specifically for Canada’s 150th birthday celebration this July… Continue Reading
Friday Fun: High school yearbook photo of Alpha the dog wins the Internet May 26, 2017 Best high school yearbook photo for 2017 is Alpha the dog. Alpha is the service dog at Stafford High School in Virginia. His owner… Continue Reading
With wedding season upon us, PETA warns releasing doves means killing them May 24, 2017 It’s a time-honoured tradition at some weddings. After the ceremony and as a pledge of their love, newlyweds release doves from cages and set… Continue Reading
Tributes and scorn for big game hunter killed after being crushed by elephant he fatally shot May 23, 2017 In news reporting, we call this newsworthy because it’s ironic. A big game hunter who makes his living from being a hunting guide was… Continue Reading
Thousands of pieces of animal parts from 48 species in Nepal destroyed May 23, 2017 A huge cache of animal parts and trophies taken over the last 20 years were destroyed in a deliberately set fire in the town… Continue Reading
Sea lion grabs girl and drags her into the water May 21, 2017 As passerbys cooed and urged a sea lion closer to the pier in Steveston, British Columbia, those excited murmurs turned into screams of horror… Continue Reading
Chunky wild monkey who gorged on junk food and soda left behind by tourists placed on diet May 20, 2017 A morbidly obese monkey in Thailand who picked up food left behind by tourists has been seized by offiicals after photos of the critter… Continue Reading