Family wants to keep pet raccoon Dennis, city says no way October 27, 2014 Here at Critter Files, we like all critters. But this story about Dennis the raccoon being kept as a pet has us, frankly, a… Continue Reading
Canadian hero Cpl. Nathan Cirillo remembered for bravery, love of family and kinship with dogs October 23, 2014 Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was standing guard outside the National War Memorial in Ottawa yesterday when he was gunned down in an unprovoked attack. Today,… Continue Reading
Smuggling scheme foiled: Officials save baby turtles crammed in envelope October 22, 2014 People try to smuggle the usual things into Canada. Drugs, guns, jewels, illegal workers. But Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seems to be dealing with… Continue Reading
Remember the orphaned baby rhino Gertjie? He has a new BFF, a little lamb October 22, 2014 Last June, Critter Files told our readers labout how Gertjie was so grief-stricken after his mother’s death that he couldn’t sleep alone. That sparked a… Continue Reading
Celebrities take on the horrific dog meat trade October 22, 2014 Celebrities are stepping up to fight the illegal dog meat trade in Thailand. The Soi Dog Foundation, a non-profit charity, has released a new… Continue Reading
Caution: Grizzly plays strong man with a bear trap October 22, 2014 Forget strong as an ox. A new video released by Alberta Parks shows that bears are top dog in the strength department. Remote camera footage captured earlier this… Continue Reading
Japan’s annual dolphin slaughter resumes in Taiji October 21, 2014 The controversial dolphin hunt resumed today in Taiji, Japan. After 17 days so-called Blue Cove days, Sea Shepherd Cove Guardians reported the slaughter of… Continue Reading
Ripple the Dog interrupts weather report and forecasts winning fans around the world October 21, 2014 Ripple won hearts everywhere after he made his television debut on Global Edmonton’s morning show and showed off his gift for grabbing the spotlight…. Continue Reading
Bear meets researcher’s Go Pro, bear eats researcher’s Go Pro October 20, 2014 On a remote logging road in British Columbia, a bridge runs over a salmon run. And sometimes on that bridge, bears meander across. From… Continue Reading
Bear bites off boy’s arm after the boy tried to feed it October 20, 2014 A nine year old boy is recovering in hospital after he went to the zoo and tried to feed the bear. The bear in… Continue Reading
