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
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
In fine-feathered fashion, RCMP find stolen bird and return it to its flock March 17, 2024 “It was a case of ‘fowl’ play,” Alberta RCMP said in a recent social media post with tongue placed firmly in beak. Last week,… 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
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
Skiers admire — and dodge — deer at Nakiska Ski Resort January 5, 2024 It turns out, deers like skiing, too. On a quiet Friday at Nakiska Ski Resort in Alberta, skiers and snowboarders were treated to repeated… Continue Reading
‘Tis the season … for wildlife to get tangled in Christmas decorations December 2, 2023 Those who live near — or in — wildlife habitats have learned how to get along with bears, elk and other Rocky Mountain critters…. Continue Reading
Alpaca farm fire kills 8 alpacas, one farm dog October 14, 2023 The owner of an alpaca farm south of Calgary is devastated after a deadly fire that killed eight of her animals and her beloved… Continue Reading
Texas family terrorized by out-of-control 300-pound pig October 4, 2023 A Texas family says that they were terrorized by a large pig this week and it kept coming back to repeatedly attack two generation terrorized… Continue Reading
Two people and their dog killed by grizzly bear in Banff National Park October 3, 2023 A grizzly bear attacked and killed two people and their dog in Banff National Park, according to Canadian park officials. Parks Canada said in… Continue Reading