How animals behaved during the solar eclipse being studied April 15, 2024 It’s possible animals — pets and wildlife alike — behaved differently according to new research being conducted at McGill University. David Bird, emeritus professor… Continue Reading
Kind-hearted animal lover mistakes hat pom pom for orphaned baby hedgehog April 15, 2024 A wildlife rescue that took in what was thought was a baby hedgehog found it was actually caring for a bobble from a hat…. Continue Reading
Why on earth is Marineland still open? April 1, 2024 A more appropriate objective headline would be: Two more beluga whales have died at Marineland, the troubled tourist attraction. But frankly, the frustrated headline… 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
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
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
Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise, turns 191 years old January 4, 2024 The U.S. may be electing its oldest president in its history this year, but Jonathan the tortoise won’t care. In his lifetime, Jonathan has… Continue Reading
Whistler photog captures wedding photo of the year after bird lands on top of the bride’s head January 3, 2024 A Canadian wedding photographer has won an international wedding photo competition after an opportune moment was caught in Whistler. Tara Lilly was shooting the… Continue Reading
Senior dog who stayed by his owner’s body for 3 days waiting for forever home for adoption. December 19, 2023 Ajax, the dog, was discovered by the side of his owner’s body after spending 3 days refusing to leave his side. Ajax, a Plott… Continue Reading