Critter MIA

Police officer, fire chief rescue dog stranded on ledge over waterfall in British Columbia

May 9, 2021

Officials called it a “rare and risky” canine rescue in Logan Lake, B.C. Chevy, an American bulldog terrier cross, had become stuck on a…

Tar-covered hawk saved in New York City with a little elbow grease and mayo

May 5, 2021

The hawk was definitely in a sticky situation when it was found recently in Manhattan’s Carl Schurz Park. Wildlife rehabber Tristan Higginbotham shared the…

Spanish journalists, Irish activist killed during anti-poaching ambush in Burkina Faso

April 28, 2021

Two Spanish journalists who were kidnapped during an ambush in Burkina Faso have been killed, the Spanish prime minister said Tuesday. PM Pedro Sanchez…

Jaguar and cubs released in Argentina’s Iberá National Park

April 20, 2021

Jaguar’s disappeared from the region 70 years ago amid over-hunting and habitat loss, but a conservation effort in Argentina has brought the iconic species…

Strange creature stuck in tree turned out to be pastry

April 17, 2021

Residents in Krakow, Poland were so afraid of a critter lodged in the tree outside their apartment that they feared opening their window in…

Three puppies stolen during break-and-enter to British Columbia home have now been recovered

April 13, 2021

Update: April 20 All three puppies stolen during a break-and-enter to a Surrey, B.C. home 10 days ago are safely back with their mother,…

Live chickens found dumped on mountain of dead birds at Winnipeg landfill

April 8, 2021

Five live hens were found among thousands of dead chickens dumped in a Winnipeg landfill, prompting questions about the province’s egg industry and outrage…

Donations pour in to cover life-saving surgery for world’s most famous squirrel: Little Thumbelina Girl

March 28, 2021

A crowdfunding effort for a sick squirrel has raised almost $50,000. In just four days, the campaign has well exceeded its $12,000 goal to…

Wayward beaver temporarily hits brakes at Toronto subway station

March 25, 2021

The rush hour was briefly derailed in Toronto Thursday morning when a busy beaver wandered into a Toronto subway station. Jenn Abbott snapped photos…

Pair of dolphins seen swimming in Grand Canal of Venice

March 24, 2021

A pair of dolphins mesmerized onlookers as they swam in Venice’s famed Grand Canal Monday — for real this time. Officials suspect the animals…