Cute animals feast on Thanksgiving treats at Oregon Zoo
From playful primates to curious bears, the 26-hectare zoo, located in Portland’s Washington Park, treated its residents with seasonal snacks, delighting visitors.
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FTW OutdoorsHumpback whale’s spectacular breach is sadly revealing; photos
A humpback whale that had been thrilling boaters off Newport Beach, Ca., for several days breached for a prolonged period Sunday, revealing that the mammal is hardly free and thriving. The accompanying Instagram post by Mark Girarde
- FTW Outdoors
Exotic orcas ambush dolphins off San Diego in striking new footage
The owner of a San Diego whale-watching company this week shared extraordinary footage showing Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whales preying on dolphins during recent visits from Mexico. The footage posted below, narrated by Domenic Biag
- USA TODAY
Watch as vets treat a hairless, orphaned black bear cub rescued in California
Upon arriving to the Gold Country Wildlife Rescue, the bear cub was dehydrated, anemic, underweight and suffering ear infections and a skin infection.
- CBC
New electric vehicle battery could run for 8 million km
Scientist Toby Bond says a new type of lithium-ion battery material called a single-crystal electrode can last decades, and be used in “second-life applications” such as storing wind and solar energy for the electrical grid.
- Euronews
Serial squirrel photographer takes the top prize in 2024’s funniest wildlife photo awards
The competition hopes to use humour and exceptional photography to promote conservation.View on euronews
- The Weather Network
Ontario snowbelts face another 10 to 25 cm of snow by tonight
Drivers should continue to watch for rapidly changing road conditions as snow squalls continue Friday for parts of southern Ontario
- CBC
Weather warnings lead to major Saturday ferry cancellations for B.C.'s South Coast
Environment Canada has issued multiple weather warnings throughout B.C. for the weekend, including along the South Coast, where B.C. Ferries preemptively cancelled numerous Saturday sailings. The warnings include advisories about high winds, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding near the water, as well as snowfall further inland.As of Friday evening, B.C. Ferries had cancelled nearly all Saturday morning sailings on all routes between Vancouver Island and the mainland, citing the severe weather wa
- The Canadian Press
Conservationists eager to see plan to save rare eastern wolf found in Quebec, Ontario
MONTREAL — Gisèle Benoit still gets goosebumps when she remembers the first time she saw a family of eastern wolves emerge from the forests of the Mauricie National Park, under the backdrop of a rising moon.
- The Weather Network - Video
Snow squalls create blizzard conditions in Ontario
The Weather Network's Mark Robinson is near Fergus, Ontario.
- CBC
Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada's new 2035 climate target
Canada will cut carbon emissions 45 to 50 per cent below 2005 levels by 2035, the federal government announced today, signalling a small advance over the current target but falling short of what a key group of climate experts had recommended to the government.Put more simply, Canada will have to slash carbon emissions by at least 41 per cent in the next 10 years. The new target for the 2035 milestone year will be followed by a multi-year consultation process to craft a plan to reach the target,
- The Weather Network
La Niña enters stealth mode as pattern flies under the radar
The atmosphere is acting like we’re already in La Niña. The ocean hasn’t gotten the memo
- The Weather Network - Video
Messy travel conditions possible Sunday across southern Ontario
Watching a Montana low move into southern Ontario for Sunday with the threat for mixed precipitation. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
- Associated Press
New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries, an expert said Friday. The first dissection of a spade-toothed whale, a type of beaked whale, was completed last week after a painstaking examination at a research center near the New Zealand city of Dunedin, the local people who led the scientific team, Te Rūnanga Ōtākou, said in a statement issued by the New Zealand Department of Conservation. There have only been seven known sightings and never of a living spade-toothed whale.
- The Weather Network - Video
Freezing rain on the Prairies to effect travelers
A much needed warmup in the prairies in bound but comes at a cost of freezing rain and dangerous condition. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network breaks down the details.
- CNN
Scientists mapped the world’s rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes
The flow of water through the planet’s nearly 3 million rivers is changing rapidly, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, according to a new study.
- The Weather Network
B.C. cities' dry December is about to get washed away
It’s been a rather dry start to December for Victoria and Vancouver, especially for one of the wetter months of the year, but another system is on its way to bring some rain to the area.
- CBC
Bearspaw First Nation in process of buying land to develop west of Calgary
The Bearspaw First Nation is in the process of buying just over 120 hectares of land along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary.The First Nation has signed a memorandum of understanding with asset management company Durum Capital to develop the land, which is just west of Calaway Park, across from the Springbank Airport.Chief Darcy Dixon of the Bearspaw First Nation says the land was selected because of its location and business potential."We've worked with Rocky View County in the past and
- Country Living
Winner of 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards named
The overall and individual category winners of this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Award have just been announced and you can see them in person this week.
- The Canadian Press
Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene
You never forget your first time seeing a giant salamander, according to Andy Hill.
- United Press International
Watch: Zoo director dons ostrich costume for surprise escape drill
An Australian zoo shared video from a surprise animal escape drill featuring the zoo's director playing the part of a fugitive cassowary.