Wednesday Zen Moment: View from space, astronaut Leland Melvin explains why he’s a wildlife lover January 13, 2016 We think the world of NASA astronaut Leland Melvin. It’s not just because he’s the only astronaut to pose for his official portrait with… Continue Reading
Little penguin in Cincinnati named Bowie after musical legend January 13, 2016 As David Bowie celebrated his 69th birthday on Friday, Bowie, a little penguin chick, hatched at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Some zoo-goers suggested… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Cat dressed as a monkey loves bananas. Because of course. January 13, 2016 This is the year of the monkey, according to the Chinese calendar. And since 2016 will commemorate all things primate, may we present a… Continue Reading
Ringling Bros announces no more circus elephants by May of this year January 12, 2016 All the Asian elephants working in traveling circus units for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey are heading to retirement in Florida Ringling Bros… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Swedish jockey defends eating her own horse after horse put down following injury January 11, 2016 Amateur horse racer Helena Ståhl thought it was perfectly reasonable to save and eat the meat of her beloved horse Iffy Mant after the… Continue Reading
RIP David Bowie, musician, artist and animal lover January 11, 2016 The 69-year-old musician has died following an 18-month battle with cancer. David Bowie 8 hrs · London, United Kingdom · January 10 2016 –… Continue Reading
“Badass” police dog of Ohio killed in the line of duty; another K9 member stolen with cruiser in Oklahoma January 11, 2016 Policing can be tough work. That’s also true for animal members of the service. And, police forces across the United States had a particularly… Continue Reading
Deformed mountain lion with extra set of teeth protruding from head shot in Idaho January 10, 2016 A hunter in Idaho has shot and killed an incredibly bizarre – and gag-inducing – big cat. The mountain lion was legally hunted on… Continue Reading
Watch Koko the gorilla’s emotional plea to protect the planet January 9, 2016 Animals are supremely intelligent. If Koko’s message urging us all to save the planet doesn’t convince you, then perhaps nothing will. The world’s most… Continue Reading
Snowy Owl caught on traffic camera in Montreal captivates Internet January 8, 2016 An impressive traveler was caught in flight by road surveillance cameras on Highway 40. Quebec’s Transport MinisterRobert Poëti’s tweet Thursday has been seen around… Continue Reading
