Auckland Zoo euthanizes pair of closely-bonded elderly male lions April 13, 2021 The Auckland Zoo described the decision as an “extremely tough,” but the “kindest call.” The facility’s elderly lions, Zulu and Malik, half-brothers, who have… Continue Reading
Three puppies stolen during break-and-enter to British Columbia home; one dog has been recovered April 13, 2021 Update: April 13 Acting on tips, police recovered one stolen puppy, which had been sold to the member of the public at a car… Continue Reading
BC government studying pet cats to fill “information gaps on companion animals and COVID-19” amid pandemic April 10, 2021 Animals around the world in all kinds of settings have tested positive for the coronavirus, and now British Columbia’s government is looking for volunteers… Continue Reading
Gang of otters enter condo complex, eat fish in a pond, swims in the pool, leave April 9, 2021 Residents of a Singapore condo complex watched as a dozen otters barged in, swam in the pool and ate most of the fish kept… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Genetic mutation causes some rabbits to skip over the bunny hop and head straight to handstand April 5, 2021 It’s certainly wouldn’t be the quickest way for the Easter bunny to deliver all that chocolate, but it is the most unique. Researchers have… Continue Reading
YouTube plans to ban fake animal rescue videos created to get subscribers, donations April 4, 2021 Socia media giant YouTube is planning to ban fake animal rescue videos from its platform after an investigation showed the proliferation of channels set… Continue Reading
“Our hearts are hurting.” April, giraffe who gained fame after giving birth online, has died at Animal Adventure Park April 2, 2021 April became the world’s most famous giraffe after her pregnancy and delivery was live-streamed in 2017, is now being mourned around the world after… Continue Reading
PPEs saving human lives, but discarded ones killing animals around the world: new study March 30, 2021 Fish entrapped in medical gloves, birds using medical face masks as nesting materials. Animals have been found entangled, entrapped and with ingested personal protective… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
