10-year-old penguin King Tut at the Calgary Zoo dies after suffering from multiple organ failure March 15, 2021 The Calgary Zoo’s 10-year-old penguin King Tut had died after suffering from multiple organ failure. Tut, described as one of the zoo’s “most approachable… Continue Reading
North Atlantic right whale dies off coast of South Carolina after months tangled in fishing gear March 13, 2021 Discarded — or ghost — fishing gear has claimed another life in a tiny, fragile population. A North Atlantic right whale, named Cottontail by… Continue Reading
Actor’s dog attacked by coyote in Vancouver’s Stanley Park as frightening wildlife encounters ramp up March 11, 2021 Alan Tudyk may play a Resident Alien on TV, but the actor recently learned first hand how coyotes have become the resident overlords of… Continue Reading
RIP: Harold the “charismatic wanderer” peacock dies at Auckland Zoo after illness March 8, 2021 For almost 20 years, Harold worked the grounds of the Auckland Zoo like he owned them. The geriatric free-range peacock would visit other animals… Continue Reading
Hundreds of cows and calves stuck on boat for months to be slaughtered in Spain. March 8, 2021 More than 850 cows that spent months aboard a ship drifting across the Mediterranean will be taken off and killed before they’re too diseased… Continue Reading
Invasive zebra mussels surfacing in home aquariums via contaminated pet store moss balls March 6, 2021 The zebra mussel scourge is popping up in the most unusual place: pet stores. Conservation organizations and governments across North America are warning aquarium… Continue Reading
In a first, 9 apes and bonobos at San Diego Zoo become first non-humans to get the COVID-19 vaccine March 4, 2021 Five apes and four bonobos have become the first in the animal kingdom to get vaccination for COVID-19. In February, the four orangutans and… Continue Reading
Baarack the sheep burdened by too much wool saved by Australian animal sanctuary February 28, 2021 The pandemic has left many of us feeling a bit shaggy and in need of a trim. But that was never more true than… Continue Reading
Calgary Flames player Mikael Backlund backs Parachutes for Pets charity February 24, 2021 Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund is known for giving it his all on the ice, but off the ice he has nothing but heart,… Continue Reading
“Miracle” puppy born with six legs wows veterinarians in Oklahoma February 24, 2021 As far as anyone knows, Skipper is one-of-a-kind. Born with six legs during an Oklahoma snowstorm, folks at the Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma… Continue Reading
