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What does K-pop sensation BTS have to do with the loneliest whale in the ocean?

October 17, 2021

The whale known as 52 has captured the attention of celebrities from Leo DiCaprio to BTS, the South Korean boy band. The lone whale’s…

Former Australian soldier storms animal shelter in full combat gear looking for his lost cat

October 12, 2021

A former Australian soldier with PTSD has pleaded guilty to storming an animal shelter and keeping a woman captive over his missing cat. Tony…

Animal shelter receives half a million from estate of man whose cat gave him unconditional love

September 27, 2021

A Victoria man has bequeathed more than half a million dollars to a local animal shelter in honour of his beloved cat, according to…

Creative parenting solution for multiple orphaned raccoons

September 19, 2021

As any parents of multiples knows, feeding time can be a tricky juggling act. Newhouse Wildlife Rescue has come up with a clever way…

Funny animal photos finalists announced, include shy bear, and a leaf mask for bird

September 6, 2021

The 42 finalists for the funniest animal photos of the year have been revealed in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The awards aim to…

Giant squid, thought to be promiscuous, are actually quite monogamous

August 25, 2021

Deep-ocean biology has been the least explored—although rapidly growing—area of research. In particular, behavior, reproduction and ecology of deeper-living squids remain poorly documented due…

Bird seeks refuge from B.C. wildfires on firefighter

August 18, 2021

By now the wildfire situation across British Columbia is pretty well known: It’s near apocalyptic with 262 fires currently burning and blanketing the province…

Great apes say hello and goodbye in show of social bonds

August 17, 2021

A new study has shown for the first time that chimps and bonobos social interact with each other in common signals and gazes as…

Peak Canada: Busy beaver stops traffic on way to build a dam

August 16, 2021

Dr. Samantha Brennan was returning from a trip to eastern Ontario when she came upon one very busy — and oblivious — beaver. The…

Hoo’s There? Just three very curious and adorable owls caught on doorbell cam, that’s who

August 15, 2021

An Arizona homeowner couldn’t believe her eyes when she spotted not one, but three little owls on her front porch through her doorbell camera….