Horse-drawn and dog-drawn ski racing. An Olympic sport? February 18, 2014 How is it that we at Critter Files have never heard of skijoring before? It’s a Norwegian word which roughly translates into driving by… Continue Reading
Snake salvation pastor dies after getting bitten February 18, 2014 A quick snakebite took the life of snake-handling preacher Jamie Coots after a rattler sank its fangs into his right hand during a church… Continue Reading
Reindeers get protective reflective gear February 17, 2014 Cars and trains hitting reindeer are a big problem in Norway. In one report last December, 24 reindeer were killed and others injured after… Continue Reading
Pregnant moose kicks woman in B.C. February 17, 2014 Be warned, people of Smithers, B.C. There’s a grumpy pregnant moose on the loose. Resident Laryne Gamble caught the whole thing after pulling over… Continue Reading
Please don’t feed polar bears your coat and purse February 14, 2014 Does it need to really be said? Please don’t feed polar bears at the zoo your coat and purse then run away without telling… Continue Reading
Who wins when a 600-pound marlin takes on a 25-pound mahi-mahi? (Hint: not the fisherman) February 14, 2014 Captain Mark Garry might have been written off as just another fisherman with a tall tale, but when he came to shore off Costa… Continue Reading
American skier Gus Kenworthy wins Sochi gold in animal rescue February 14, 2014 U.S. freeskier Gus Kenworthy went to the Sochi Games to win an Olympic medal. He did just that – a silver in the inaugural… Continue Reading
Who knew that sharks could tweet? Well, they can. February 13, 2014 Surf Life Saving in Western Australia has figured out an innovative way to let swimmers know when a shark is close to them. They’ve… Continue Reading
Another giraffe, also named Marius, set to be killed in Denmark February 13, 2014 Under the category of: Are you frigging kidding me? comes this story Trust the Guardian to come up with the best lede: If you… Continue Reading
Please, stop asking what the fox says: an irrationally exuberant fox gives you the answer February 13, 2014 The interweb is weird. A year-old Youtube video of an adorable red fox has suddenly been given a second life. The fox, named Dawn… Continue Reading
