animals

How Adopting a Puppy Helped My Family Through the Pandemic

At first I worried adopting a pandemic puppy would make this time more stressful, but I couldn't have been more wrong.

How a Lost Turkey Helped Me Find My Way

I was nearing retirement when I found the wild bird in a Toronto park. This is what she taught me...


How I Said Goodbye to My Beloved Horse

During my horse Roany’s final days, our extraordinary bond only grew stronger.


Can You Spot the Animals Camouflaged in These Photos?

Up for a game of hide-and-seek? See if you can find all of these camouflaged critters.


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Meet the Real Canadian Heroes

Nine extraordinary stories of kindness, compassion and full-on bravery.

Here’s What Wild Animals Have Been Up to While Humans Are in Quarantine

People are staying inside, but the animals are coming out to explore.


CSI: Whale Edition—Meet the Team Behind Canada’s Marine Life Necropsies

Stephen Raverty’s team of B.C. investigators
 reconstruct cetacean deaths—
to prevent even more from happening.


Stuck at Home? Here Are 11 Adorable Animal Cams to Get You Through

Live animal webcams have taken off and (happily) taken over our lives—here, we rounded up the best animal cams on...


I Love My Fat Cat. But When I Moved Cross-Country, I Dreaded Getting Him on a Plane

My husband and I were excited to start a new life in British Columbia. But first we had to figure...


A Close Encounter With Red Fox Kits

Capturing a shot of these adorable red fox kits was a matter of patience and good timing.


13 Animals That Can (Supposedly) Predict the Weather

The humble groundhog isn't the only beast with prognostication skills.


7 Australian Animal Rescue Stories That Will Give You Hope

Yes, the news is really grim. But these stories just might restore your faith in humanity.


7 Animals That May Be Extinct After the Australia Wildfires

The Australian bushfires have exacted an enormous, irreversible toll on the country's wildlife.

Can You Pass This Cat Trivia Quiz?

If you're a true cat aficionado, you're in the right place! Put your knowledge to the test and see if...


8 Animals “Discovered” in 2019

Climate change is wreaking havoc on animals the world over, but there's still some good news.


The 15 Most Amazing Animal Photos From 2019

Prepare your heart: These incredible images of birds, reptiles, primates and more will restore your wonder in the world.


12 Wild Animals That Became Endangered in 2019

These creatures could disappear from the Earth completely if we don't protect them.


13 Weirdly Fascinating Facts About Jellyfish

Think you know all there is to know about jellyfish? Think again. These simple invertebrates are a lot more complex...


The British Royal Family and Their Pets: Which Is Your Favourite?

The British royal family love their dogs and horses, but they’ve had some unusual pets, too, (can you guess who...


13 Things You Never Knew About Manatees

These gentle giants are not only adorable—they’re also fascinating. Here are a few surprising facts about perhaps the sweetest sea...


45 Photos of Funny Farm Animals That Are Sure to Make You Grin

Say cheese—or moo, or neigh! This photo gallery of hilarious farm animals showcases the lighter side of country living.


How Many Red Pandas Are Left in the Wild?

These lovable critters are sadly at risk of extinction. Find out how many red pandas are left in the world,...

Do Sharks Really Smell Blood?

Sensitive cells and an enlarged olfactory bulb allow sharks to detect a small amount of blood in the water, but...


How These Canadian Cops Are Taking a Stand Against the Global Polar Bear Trade

Meet the team of wildlife enforcement officers curbing the illegal trafficking of polar bear pelts and narwhal tusks.


Meet the Wildlife Veterinarians Saving Mountain Gorillas in Central Africa

Deep in the forests of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a group of wildlife vets—including Canadian...


How Many Tigers Are Left in the World?

Everywhere they live, tiger populations are threatened.


13 Pet Care Tips Your Veterinarian Wishes You Knew

To keep your fur babies healthy and happy, make sure to follow these pet care tips from Canadian veterinarians.


The Heartwarming Story of How Chernobyl Puppies Are Finding New Homes in North America

As the homeless dogs living in the infamous Chernobyl Exclusion Zone find new homes in North America, they've become adorable...