Fate of Nosey the elephant now in hands of Alabama judge, while owners face new criminal charges December 16, 2017 A judge is now deciding whether an elephant will be returned to its controversial circus owner or remain free in a U.S. wildlife preserve…. Continue Reading
After decades of life in the circus, Nosey the elephant tastes freedom November 17, 2017 Nosey is free. At least, for now. Nosey was a captive, solitary African elephant forced to tour the United States circus circuit for decades… Continue Reading
Critters in their Christmas finery, opening presents and hanging out with Santa Claus December 25, 2015 At the San Diego Zoo, Santa’s reindeer were offered Wreath Wellington as a Christmas treat. And, around the world critters of all kinds were… Continue Reading
Boo! It’s Halloween and critters around the world are cavorting with pumpkins October 31, 2015 Since it’s Halloween, may we present our annual round of up critters with pumpkins. The tiger pictured above is named Hunter. He has a congenital… Continue Reading
U.S. lawmaker Raymond Lesniak lobbies to free Nosey the elephant July 8, 2015 U.S. Senator Raymond J. Lesniak is, by all measures, an animal lover. He has spoken out against dog fighting, calling for stiffer penalties. He’s also… Continue Reading
Ode to Frieda: “Problem” elephant survives lifetime at the circus, dies surrounded by family March 14, 2015 That Frieda lived to 49-years-old is pretty remarkable. The Asian elephant had spent her life performing in circus tents, where she was eventually deemed… Continue Reading