Shark cull sparks protests in Australia February 8, 2014 Over the last two years, six people have died in Western Australia in shark vs human encounters. That has worried the government enough that… Continue Reading
Stray dog crashes Sochi’s coming out party February 7, 2014 The stray dogs of Sochi really are stealing the Olympic spotlight. When they aren’t being rounded up to be either killed – or saved… Continue Reading
Sleeping with the enemy: rabid raccoon attacks woman in her bed February 7, 2014 A 73-year-old Massachusetts woman thought she was patting her sleeping cat in her bed when it turned out to be a rabid raccoon. And,… Continue Reading
Exclusive: Story behind the sharks vs human infographic February 6, 2014 By now, you’ve probably seen this stunning info graphic which tells bluntly why sharks should fear humans hundred million times more than we should… Continue Reading
“F***k it, I’ve got to try and get this thing off my leg.” February 6, 2014 In January, a New Zealand doctor colourfully recounted his tangle with a shark. James Grant, 24, was spearfishing off the country’s South Island when… Continue Reading
Killer whales hunt and attack dolphins on B.C.’s west coast February 5, 2014 Passengers on board a B.C. Ferries took some remarkable footage recently after witnessing killer whales swimming around some dolphins. The Queen of Oak Bay… Continue Reading
Snowy owl stopped traffic and the presses February 3, 2014 A snowy owl that had wandered out of its natural environment and into downtown Washington D.C. is recovering in a rehabilitation centre after being… Continue Reading
Woman arrested for feeding dog food to bears February 3, 2014 Retired schoolteacher Mary Musselman loves critters. A little too much for authorities in Florida. They handcuffed and arrested Ms. Musselman for continuing to feed… Continue Reading
Hunters slaughter fox in front of children January 31, 2014 Here at Critter Files, we never like seeing animals slaughtered for human entertainment. It’s sickening and inhumane. So this pictures from the League Against… Continue Reading
Stray dogs rounded up, killed ahead of Sochi Olympics January 31, 2014 Stray dogs have never had it easy in Russia or former Soviet Union. Poor little Laika (pictured below) was one of strays scooped up… Continue Reading