Cat makes 3-day journey from Manitoba; ends up at northern Ont. garden centre
A cat, ‘Toby,’ was found in between two pallets while the forklift was unloading a shipment from Manitoba.
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'The classic David and Goliath story': Pig versus bear stand-off caught on camera
A heroic pig named Barbie Q defended her fellow farm animals from a bear, an act her owner says is an inspiration.
'Rest stop piggy' rescued from side of northern B.C. highway
No one knows exactly how a pig ended up at a rest stop on the side of the highway in northern B.C., where she survived mainly by sauntering up to strangers' cars and soliciting snacks before being rescued.
Police warn residents after 9-year-old mauled by coyote
A 9-year-old boy is recovering after being mauled by a coyote on the outskirts of the city Saturday evening.
How Wolves Are Driving Down Mountain Lion Populations
A recent study from Wyoming shows that when the two predators overlap, wolves kill kittens in high numbers and push adults to starvation.
Cougar sighting in Lethbridge cemetery causes concern
Lethbridge police say they are working with Alberta Fish and Wildlife following reports of a cougar in a local cemetery.
3 black bear cubs rescued on northern Vancouver Island
A trio of sibling black bear cubs are in the care of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRC) in Errington after they were found without their mother.
'I heard screaming': Teen helps save child from coyote attack in Winnipeg
A Winnipeg teenager’s brave actions are being applauded after he helped save a child from a coyote attack.
Shark Circles Paddleboarder In Terrifying Video From Florida
Terrifying video shows shark circling two paddleboarders off the Florida coast.
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About 20 minutes away from home ...
Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says
Southern resident killer whales are increasingly suffering from skin diseases that leave large blotches on their distinctive black-and-white colouration, new research says.
Vancouver expands restrictions to stop spread of damaging Japanese beetle
It's flying season for the Japanese beetle, which has prompted expanded restrictions on soil and plants in Vancouver that cover much of the city.
Orca calf spotted near Tofino, B.C., an apparent new addition to an endangered pod
A baby orca has apparently been born to an endangered killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest, scientists reported.
Two men arrested after guard dogs escape Toronto business, attack mother and daughter: police
Charges have been laid against two men after two guard dogs escaped a Scarborough business earlier this week and attacked a mother and daughter.
Woman bitten by bear near Maine-New Hampshire border released from North Conway hospital
A woman was released from a New Hampshire hospital after she was bitten by a bear Friday morning right across the border in Porter, Maine.
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Woman Punches Black Bear in the Face to Save Dog
“The bear looked at me, and I looked at the bear. I think we both scared each other,” Lynn Kelly, 64, said.
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WATCH: Video shows bear snacking on doorbell camera
You’ve heard of hungry bears, but video captured on this homeowner's doorbell camera shows a bear's appetite on a new level.
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Deer Impaled on Fence at Stephen King's Home, Euthanized by Cops
Stephen King is the undisputed king of horror ... but his fictional storylines turned into a real-life nightmare at his home in Maine with the author as the central character.
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Colombian Children Who Survived Plane Crash Found By Rescue Dog That's Now Missing
The miracle children who survived a fatal plane crash and 40 days in an unforgiving Colombian jungle have been rescued, but the rescue dog that first located them is MIA.
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PETA Slams Drew Rosenhaus For Shark Wrestling, 'Wannabe Macho Man'
PETA didn't find Drew Rosenhaus' wrestling match with a shark this week impressive, amusing or entertaining ... telling TMZ Sports it wishes the NFL super agent would have just left the creature alone.
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Drew Rosenhaus Wrestles Shark On Fishing Trip With Tyreek Hill
NFL super agent Drew Rosenhaus went from being a proverbial shark on Tuesday ... to wrestling an actual one -- and the wild scene was all captured on video!
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Authorities Capture and Kill Shark Responsible for Killing Man in Egypt Attack
Authorities believe they've captured the tiger shark responsible for attacking and killing a Russian man in Egypt.
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Beyond Local: Young bull rider dies after being thrown off at Southern Alberta rodeo
"He had a helmet on. The helmet didn't even crack or anything, but the bull rider was helped up and he walked out of the arena, went behind the bucket chutes and that's where he collapsed."
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Bull rider dies at rodeo event on Stoney Nakoda First Nation
A young bull rider is dead after suffering what appeared to be a head injury Sunday evening at the Chiniki Rodeo Grounds on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
Coyote euthanized following recent attacks on children in Winnipeg
Conservation officers have caught and euthanized a coyote in Winnipeg – an effort prompted by recent coyote attacks involving children in the city.
Tree planter airlifted to hospital after bear attack near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
A bear attack near Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is being investigated by the Conservation Officer Service.
New York steps up patrols off local beaches after slew of shark attacks | New York | The Guardian
Drones and personal watercraft among measures to protect beachgoers but expert calls for perspective over shark attack data
Multiple shark attacks reported in N.Y. — and 50 sharks spotted at one beach - National | Globalnews.ca
A spate of shark attacks off the coast of Long Island, New York reportedly left five people injured, including two 15-year-olds.
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North Vancouver man speaks out after dogs attacked by pack of coyotes on popular hiking trail
A North Vancouver man says his dogs were attacked by a pack of coyotes in the Lynn Headwaters area this week.
Otter Steals Surfer’s High-Performance Surf Mat Leaving Him $500 Poorer - EssentiallySports
Sea otters might be the most adorable creatures to grace this planet, but beware! They will steal your surfing equipment any chance they get!
In Pictures: Despite a Crowded Outing, Surfers Catch Rare Sight of Otter Choosing His Favorite Surfboard
With the way things are going right now, it seems like cute sea otters might take over the surfing scene in Santa Cruz, California pretty soon.
Cocaine, Marijuana… Jellyfish? Cartels Muscle in on New Export Biz
The Sinaloa cartel is threatening its way into Mexico’s multimillion-dollar cannonball jellyfish trade to help fund drug wars.
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Cocaine, Marijuana… Jellyfish? Cartels Muscle in on New Export Business
Photo Illustration by Kelly Caminero / The Daily Beast / GettyFor decades the fishermen around the Santa Clara gulf in the Mexican state of Sonora have lived from fishing and selling jellyfish, a product that has no market in Mexico but sells well in Asia. This year the local industry was...
'How do polar bears handle a heat wave?': Ont.'s polar bear habit shows CTV News
The recent heat wave across Ontario and much of Canada and the U.S. has had people looking for ways to ‘beat the heat,’ so how have northeastern Ont.’s three resident polar bears handled the recent warm weather?
The Unlikely Survival Story of Australia's Bandicoots
The defenseless marsupial was nearly wiped out by invasive species. Now rescuers are pinning hopes on a remnant island population
This Terrifying Worm Snatches Fish From The Ocean Floor
Sand strikers, also known as bobbit worms, are primitive-looking creatures that lack eyes, or even a brain. Despite this, they are savage predators who shoot out grapple-like hooks to reel in passing fish.
Humans Take Out More Wild Species Than Any Other Predator on Earth
We kill, collect or otherwise use about 15,000 vertebrate species
Eight Menacing Saber-Toothed Creatures That Stalked the Earth Long Ago
From before the dinosaurs to the Ice Age, several mammals and their forerunners sported the iconic, curved teeth
15 Shark Photos That Will Terrify and Delight You This Summer
In a collection pulled from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest, catch a wave with these predators of the sea
The Lonely Battle to Save Species on a Tiny Speck in the Pacific
As Tern Island, a former military outpost in the Hawaiian archipelago, falls apart and harms turtles, birds, seals and more, scientists wonder what’s next
How Far Will Salmon Swim for a Craft Beer?
Researchers in Oregon hope a surprising aroma will lure stray fish back to their home hatcheries
Five Astounding Orca Behaviors Explained, From Ramming Boats to Hunting Great White Sharks
The apex predators also surge onto shorelines to capture seals and engage in mysterious greeting ceremonies
Though Small and Slow, the Tuatara is the Top Predator in Its Ecosystem
The lethargic Tuatara’s diet is mostly made up of invertebrates. But their metabolism is so slow that they’re fine if they don't make a kill for a while–one meal can last them for a long time.
'They can quickly get dangerous': Coyote pup walks into Winnipeg woman’s home
A Winnipeg woman received a surprise after a coyote pup snuck into her home Wednesday night.
Hunters capture 19-foot snake, longest python ever caught in Florida
“It was trying to wrap me up trying to strangle me and my friends."
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Hunters Capture 19-Foot Python, the Longest Ever Caught in Florida: 'It Was Trying to Wrap Me Up'
A group of snake hunters recently captured the longest Burmese python ever recorded in Florida
Marine biologist relives moment humpback whale saved her from shark
Nan Hauser, 69, talked through the 2017 encounter which took place off the Cook Islands. She explained the range of emotions she went through as she was left in tears by the experience.
Video: Woman recalls when she was saved from a shark by a 50,000 lb whale | Daily Mail Online
A woman in an upcoming National Geographic documentary recalls the breathtaking time she was saved from an impending shark attack by a 50,000lb humpback wale.
Miraculous moment whale swoops in to save woman from approaching shark
A 50,000-pound humpback whale stopped a 15-foot-long tiger shark from attacking a marine biologist snorkeling off the coast of the Cook Islands.
They Caught the Fish, but the $3.5 Million Prize Got Away
The guys aboard Sensation celebrated like lottery winners when they boated a monster marlin in the last hours of the fishing tournament. The party ended when they got back to shore.