World first: Formerly captive Beluga whales now tasting freedom in sanctuary off Iceland October 4, 2020 It’s been a long time coming, but Little White and Little Grey are finally living life as Beluga whales were meant to — in… Continue Reading
Shark pulls surfer off board in Australia October 4, 2020 A surfer in Western Australia was dragged into the water off his surfboard by a whale but incredibly wasn’t hurt in the attack. The… Continue Reading
Elk with can stuck to hoof shows dangers of carelessly tossing garbage October 2, 2020 A troubled elk has been photographed wandering around a Denver golf course with a can jammed on its hoof. Colorado Parks and Wildlife tweeted… Continue Reading
Animal shelter waives fees to reunite owner with dog; animal lovers shower facility with donations September 30, 2020 For almost two weeks, Glock bided his time at Santa Rosa County Animal Services. How he ended up at the shelter isn’t exactly clear,… Continue Reading
World Rabies Day and the bid to end rabies by 2030 September 28, 2020 A global campaign has been launched to raise awareness among vets and dog owners to eliminate ongoing rabies with a vast vaccination effort around… Continue Reading
Violinist really is the cat’s meow September 28, 2020 Esther Abrami knows exactly how to soothe the savage beast. Or, at least how to cool the jets of a mewing kitten. “She cries… Continue Reading
HeroRAT Magawa wins animal bravery award for landmine detection September 26, 2020 Magawa has discovered 39 landmines and 28 items of unexploded ordnance helping clear 141,000-square-metres of terrain for people in Cambodia. Which is pretty incredible… Continue Reading
Pandemic Pooches: Helsinki Airport employs COVID-19 sniffing dogs September 24, 2020 Move over dogs that detect drugs, bombs and all manner of contraband being smuggled through airports. Finland has brought in specially trained pandemic pooches… Continue Reading
Butt-scratching baboon, puking penguin among finalists for Comedy Wildlife photo of the year September 23, 2020 The nine finalists for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards vying for this year’s title include serial killer fish and a middle-finger toting sea turtle…. Continue Reading
Velvet spider species discovered in Iran named after ‘Joker’ star Joaquin Phoenix September 19, 2020 It’s not the usual way actors are rewarded, but Joaquin Phoenix now has a spider named in his honour. The Loureedia phoenixi velvet spider… Continue Reading
