Critter Love

Mother raccoon rescues baby raccoon on SeaBus platform in North Vancouver

October 5, 2022

People talk about momma bears and tiger moms, but you haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen a mother raccoon swoop into action. One such…

Cougar granted “complete freedom” by court after being held captive at home in Argentina

October 3, 2022

Animal rights organizations around the world are celebrating a court ruling in Argentina that has granted a formerly captive cougar rights as a “sentient…

World’s first cloned Przewalski’s horse is “thriving” at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

October 1, 2022

Kurt isn’t just another horse. He’s the world’s first successfully cloned Przewalski’s horse and is “thriving” at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park where…

Emotional support alligator Wally becomes famous

September 20, 2022

Joseph Henney, now 69, was always surrounded by a wide range of animals, such as cattle, coyotes, snakes and hogs, as a kid. But…

The internet is Turning Red … on International Red Panda Day

September 17, 2022

International Red Panda Day is probably the best — if not fluffiest — thing you’ll see today. Zoos, conservationists and red panda lovers around…

RIP Charlie: Canada’s most famous, or at least most politically connected, chinchilla dies

September 15, 2022

No matter how big. No matter how small. Losing a pet is like saying goodbye to a member of the family. Today, Laureen Teskey…

Backstreet Boys meet their namesake puppies from the Nashville Humane Society

September 15, 2022

Everybody⁠Yeah⁠Rock your puppy⁠Yeah⁠Everybody⁠Rock your namesakes right⁠Cause it’s Backstreet’s pups, alright! 🎶⁠⁠That’s right, everyone! It’s time to throw your hands up in the air and…

The royal bees have been informed of the Queen’s death, according to a centuries-old tradition

September 14, 2022

In what is believed to be a centuries-old tradition, the Royal beekeeper has informed the beehives in the gardens of Buckingham Palace and Clarence…

Queen Elizabeth II: Lover of dogs, horses and all creatures great and small

September 8, 2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered for many things, including her deep love of animals. The Queen’s dedication to dogs (especially her…

National parks warn of “unpredictable and dangerous” elk as rutting season begins

September 7, 2022

National parks all over western North America are warning residents and visitors of the annual fall tradition: elk rutting season. Alberta’s famous Banff National…