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
Dog diplomacy as Turkey sends Mexico a search puppy after death of Mexican rescue dog May 2, 2023 Turkey sends Mexico German Shepherd puppy after Mexican rescue dog Proteo died while helping find victims of Turkey’s deadly earthquake Continue Reading
Captive wild alligator abandoned in Brooklyn lake dies despite efforts of Bronx Zoo to save it April 30, 2023 An American alligator dumped in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park in near freezing temperatures has died from a myriad of serious health problems, including a bathtub… Continue Reading
Domestic pigeon dyed pink, possibly for elaborate gender reveal party, has died February 8, 2023 The very-ill and very-pink pigeon rescued in a New York City park last week has died, according to the non-profit group that tried to… Continue Reading
Toronto Zoo devastated by sudden, unexplained death of baby red panda October 24, 2022 Over the weekend, a red panda known as Baby Spice, was doing just fine. He was born at the Toronto Zoo just three months… Continue Reading
RIP Charlie: Canada’s most famous, or at least most politically connected, chinchilla dies September 15, 2022 No matter how big. No matter how small. Losing a pet is like saying goodbye to a member of the family. Today, Laureen Teskey… Continue Reading
Pet supply company Chewy makes the most heartwarming gesture when woman’s dog dies June 16, 2022 After Anna Brose’s dog, Gus, died suddenly last week she was shocked and devastated, but also practical. Like, what was she going to do… Continue Reading
Horse’s death after Korean drama film set accident forces apology from broadcaster February 1, 2022 South Korea’s public broadcaster has apologized over the death last year of a horse that was tripped during the filming of a stunt, in… Continue Reading
Three snow leopards die of COVID-19 at Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska November 15, 2021 Three snow leopards at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska have died from complications of COVID-19 a month after testing positive for the virus…. Continue Reading
Farewell to former “dancing bear” Stefan, first resident of Bulgarian sanctuary May 18, 2021 For years, Stefan had one terrible job: “Dancing bear.” Then, he was rescued and one of the first bears brought to the Dancing Bears… Continue Reading