American Pharoah wins Breeders’ Cup; caps in a career in triumphant fashion November 1, 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has established himself as one of the greatest racehorses of all time by winning the Breeders’ Cup. It was… Continue Reading
Boo! It’s Halloween and critters around the world are cavorting with pumpkins October 31, 2015 Since it’s Halloween, may we present our annual round of up critters with pumpkins. The tiger pictured above is named Hunter. He has a congenital… Continue Reading
Remote cameras in Malaysia capture elusive animals — including poachers October 31, 2015 Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo does a lot of work in remote regions, such as Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park, trying to save endangered species…. Continue Reading
Country singer Kevin Fowler has run-in with rattlesnake, sparks big FB discussion October 30, 2015 Nearly 200,000 people have shared a Facebook post that country star Kevin Fowler posted. The hand in the picture is not Fowler’s. But he… Continue Reading
Beluga whale dies suddenly at Georgia Aquarium October 29, 2015 Maris was mother to two calves. But both baby belugas died not long after birth. And now, the 21-year-old beluga whale has passed away,… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Stumbling panda hangs out, hangs over tree, drops to ground October 28, 2015 They may share geography in common, but there are reasons why pandas aren’t members of the famous Peking Acrobats, a troop able to balance… Continue Reading
Meet Dudley, thief (of waterhose) and murderer (of prized tulips) October 28, 2015 Sure, he looks innocent and cute. But don’t let those sad eyes fool you. Dudley here is the prime suspect in the death of… Continue Reading
Five British tourists dead, one still missing off whale-watching tour boat on Canada’s west coast October 27, 2015 A boat carrying tourists on a whale-watching voyage near Vancouver Island’s west coast has sunk near Tofino, B.C., killing at least five passengers. The accident happened… Continue Reading
Jeremy Roenick lunges at alligator on golf course. No, really. October 27, 2015 New evidence Jeremy Roenick may have had his bell rung one too many times during his two decades in the NHL. Roenick, who played… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Vegetarian pig parent Mike Downey in trouble after walking his pigs on leash October 26, 2015 The problem for vegetarian Mike Downey began when he was spotted walking the pigs out on the streets of Victoria. Downey says he’s already… Continue Reading