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By The Canadian Press
CANMORE, Alta. – Problems persist in an Alberta mountain town overrun with rabbits despite an ongoing cull that has cost almost $400,000.
Canmore introduced its feral rabbit management program six years ago after much pro- and anti-bunny bickering and outcries from animal rights advocates.
By Camille Bains, The Canadian Press
VANCOUVER – New regulations to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises are in effect for all coasts in Canada as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans works to ensure more officers and patrol vessels are available to enforce the rules.
Adam Burns, director general of fisheries resource management, said the number of officers deployed to keep people and boats away from the marine mammals has yet to be determined.
WINNIPEG — Two rescued harbour seals are now living at Assiniboine Park Zoo after arriving from the west coast.
Cetus and Camrose, both male, come from Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre and recently completed the standard 30-day quarantine period to join the zoo’s other seals.
IKEA is recalling the LURVIG water dispenser for pets after discovering dogs and cats could get their heads stuck inside the dome and suffocate.
IKEA says there have been two incidents where dogs became stuck and suffocated.
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press
VICTORIA – A West Coast whale watching collective is demanding closer access for its members to more abundant killer whale populations after the federal government imposed a 200-metre viewing distance limit to protect the endangered southern resident orcas.
However, whale scientists say the 200-metre limit still may not be enough distance to help the whales that are up against the threats of pollution, noise and lack of food.
After an online public vote, the Assiniboine Park Zoo‘s snow leopard cubs have names.
The two male cubs were born at the zoo in May and are typically found in the wild in Asia and Russia.
Dog lovers in Winnipeg are being invited to take home a pooch for the weekend to help them get a change of scenery outside of the Winnipeg Humane Society.
The shelter’s Weekend Staycation Program gives dogs a much-needed break and a chance for families to engage with the animals.
By Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press
MONTREAL – Finding a tractor would have been easy, but Mylaine Massicotte wanted horses.
After her last draft horse died last fall, the 34-year-old spent weeks combing classifieds before bringing home Jack and Alfie — a pair of short, sturdy, Haflinger horses with their breed’s signature chestnut colouring and blonde manes.
By The Canadian Press
QUEBEC CITY, Que. – One of the only walruses to give birth in captivity in Canada has died in Quebec City’s aquarium.
The aquarium says in a statement that 13-year-old Samka died Thursday night.
WINNIPEG — Two male snow leopard cubs born at Assiniboine Park Zoo in May are making their public debut this weekend.
“It’s very exciting to see the two cubs exploring their outdoor habitat where visitors can now see them,” said Allison Ginsburg, curator, animal care at Assiniboine Park Zoo.
