California man, 21, identified as victim of fatal mountain lion mauling, while his brother survives “horrific” attack March 25, 2024 A 21-year-old man was killed and his 18-year-old brother was badly injured in an extremely rare and “horrific” mountain lion attack in California over… Continue Reading
Rare pup called a fanaloka born in Nashville Zoo March 25, 2024 A male spotted fanaloka pup, native to Madagascar, was born March 10 at the Nashville Zoo. The zoo is the only U.S. facility allowed… Continue Reading
In fine-feathered fashion, RCMP find stolen bird and return it to its flock March 17, 2024 “It was a case of ‘fowl’ play,” Alberta RCMP said in a recent social media post with tongue placed firmly in beak. Last week,… Continue Reading
Elephants, the national animal of Thailand, blamed for increasing numbers of deadly encounters March 15, 2024 Once on the brink of extinction, elephant numbers have now rebounded and that is creating problems in Thailand with increased frequency of encounters with… Continue Reading
Defective plush toy order from China winds up as playthings for shelter dogs in Illinois March 11, 2024 We’ve all ordered things online only to be disappointed when they arrive. They’re defective. They don’t fit. Or, they’re just plain wrong. For Ron… Continue Reading
PETA buys three racing pigeons from King Charles, calling pigeon racing “cruel” February 29, 2024 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it has purchased three racing pigeons from England’s king after failing to get the monarch to… Continue Reading
Issues with quality controls for animal experiments at Neuralink: Reuters report February 29, 2024 U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors found problems with record keeping and quality controls for animal experiments at Elon Musk’s Neuralink, less than a… Continue Reading
Four pigs, two seals making the rounds recently in PEI safely rounded up by RCMP February 19, 2024 It sounds like the first line of a walks-into-a-bar joke, but RCMP in Prince Edward Island recently found themselves faced with three separate animal… Continue Reading
Revenge for a good cause: Animal shelter offers to “neuter your ex for Valentine’s Day” February 10, 2024 Here’s a Valentine’s Day promotion for animal lovers and ex-lovers alike. New Jersey-based Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center is offering to capture feral cats,… Continue Reading
Skiers admire — and dodge — deer at Nakiska Ski Resort January 5, 2024 It turns out, deers like skiing, too. On a quiet Friday at Nakiska Ski Resort in Alberta, skiers and snowboarders were treated to repeated… Continue Reading
