“Hungry hippo” cat becomes internet sensation June 26, 2020 It’s the cat video giving new meaning to stuffing one’s piggy little mouth. A cat practically unhinging its jaw to dive face first into… Continue Reading
Human activity on wildlife being studied around the world due to pandemic June 24, 2020 The global lockdown that reduced human mobility during the pandemic has created a unique opportunity for researchers to study our impact on animals. The… Continue Reading
Calgary Stampede parade marshal runs into bear during long trek on horseback (Don’t worry, everyone is fine) June 23, 2020 Brazilian cowboy Filipe Masetti Leite has been in the saddle for almost eight years riding over 25,000 kilometres covering 12 countries. He’s the ultimate… Continue Reading
Study finds dinosaur eggs were soft like turtle eggs, not hard-shelled like birds June 23, 2020 New research suggests that the first dinosaurs laid soft-shelled eggs — a finding that contradicts established thought. The study analyzed the eggs of two… Continue Reading
Animal activist killed by pig transport truck in accident during protest June 20, 2020 A protester was run over in front of a slaughterhouse Friday after getting struck while at a rally in front of the processing plant… Continue Reading
“Large” alligator snapping turtle found wandering Virginia community June 17, 2020 Animal protection police in Virginia recently scooped up a 65-pound (30 kilogram) alligator snapping turtle found hanging around a residential area in Alexandria. The… Continue Reading
Rare, elusive night parrots lack night vision, study finds June 12, 2020 You’d think a night parrot would know a thing or two about seeing in the dark. But researchers have discovered that “Australia’s most elusive… Continue Reading
Should dogs be taken to protest rallies for #BlackLivesMatter? June 10, 2020 Photos of dogs taken at rallies around the U.S. and the world have prompted a debate over whether it’s safe for pets to attend… Continue Reading
San Antonio Zoo has baby boom with lemurs, snakes and this mysterious critter June 10, 2020 While visitors stayed at home sheltering, the San Antonio Zoo had a mini baby boom. Guess which animal is the one in the feature… Continue Reading
Twin orphaned moose calves rescued in Alberta June 7, 2020 Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers saved two moose babies after their mother was hit and killed by a car outside Sherwood Park. On May… Continue Reading