20 dumped critters rescued from freezing dump in Alberta, dozens more cats and dogs recovered November 7, 2014 It’s been a busy week for the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society. In one week alone, rescuers have saved 88 dogs and cats left… Continue Reading
Controversy over old lion kill stalks “hardcore huntress” Melissa Bachman November 7, 2014 A-year-old tweet by comedian Ricky Gervais is getting a second life on social media after an animal welfare group has declared his slam of… Continue Reading
Nosey the elephant gets Twitter and celebrity help from Olivia Munn in bid for freedom November 6, 2014 Nosey the elephant helps her owner Hugo “Tommy” Liebel make a living by performing as a travelling elephant, letting curious paying customers climb on… Continue Reading
Michelle Obama calls animated penguins into action to boost the troops November 6, 2014 First Lady Michelle Obama responded to the call to duty. So has a cast of animated penguins from the blockbuster movie Madagascar. They team up… Continue Reading
Mama squirrel saves babies after fall; paddler rescues squirrel from river November 6, 2014 Squirrels are so hot right now. A few months ago, a mother squirrel rescued three babies after their nest was accidentally knocked out of… Continue Reading
Travel company eliminates “unethical” elephant rides in Thailand November 5, 2014 A Canadian-based travel adventure company calls elephant trekking tours “unethical” and will now send its clients to elephant sanctuaries in a bid to improve the welfare… Continue Reading
Swiss police, firefighters save donkey wedged in manhole November 5, 2014 The headline in The Local, Switzerland’s English news site, summed up Nilo’s predicament best: “Basel firefighters rescue ass stuck in manhole.” Nilo is the… Continue Reading
Clingy pandas resist taking their medicine, try cuteness instead November 4, 2014 This video should come with a warning: you’re going to want your own panda after seeing this. The two young pandas nibble each other,… Continue Reading
Bear takes time from fishing to look through photog’s camera November 4, 2014 Photographer Jim Lawrence aspires to crystallize the character of the wildlife, birds and landscapes he encounters. The Kaslo, B.C.-based photographer believes strongly that a high… Continue Reading
National Wildlife Photographer of the Year November 3, 2014 This stunning photograph taken by Michael Nick Nichols has just been named by the Natural History Museum as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year…. Continue Reading
