Orca matriarch, 98, missing and believed dead The oldest orca in the three pods of endangered southern resident killer whales is believed to have died. K7, known as Lummi, was the matriarch of K Pod, and it is estimated by the Center for Whale Research in Friday Harbor that she was born in 1910. 8/6/2008 12:33:43 PM

9 puppies saved after being trapped for a week Puppies discovered in a hole beneath a Phoenix school's portable classroom have finally been rescued. Rescue workers found the puppies under a school a week ago and managed to coax the mother out with food and water. 8/6/2008 12:15:11 PM

Veteran chuckwagon racer, 14 horses killed in crash Veteran chuckwagon racer Herman Flad has died after his tractor-trailer collided with a vehicle on a northern Alberta highway Tuesday while pulling a trailer of his prized thoroughbreds to a race. Flad, 68, was en route to Dawson Creek for the last leg of the season's chuckwagon circuit. 8/6/2008 11:14:44 AM

U.S. nude swimmer defies ban on animal rights protest U.S. swimmer Amanda Beard unveiled a demure nude photograph of herself urging women "Don't wear fur" on Wednesday, hours after Chinese authorities had prevented her from her staging a news conference for "safety" reasons. 8/6/2008 11:12:27 AM

Mountain lion in bedroom kills family dog A mountain lion crept through an open door into a house outside Denver, snatched a Labrador retriever from a bedroom where two people were sleeping and left the dog's dead body outside, wildlife managers said Tuesday. Wildlife officials later trapped the 130-pound male cat. 8/6/2008 5:28:03 AM

Historic elephant birth at African Lion Safari A rare Asian elephant born this summer at a southern Ontario safari park is the first third-generation calf born in North America, officials say. African Lion Safari bills itself has having one of the most successful Asian elephant breeding programs in North America. 8/5/2008 5:58:33 PM

Diving dog makes a splash The best way to get Forrest Gumpy – the 5-year-old dock-diving dog sensation – to jump into a 12-metre pool is simple. Just throw in the rubber chicken. 8/5/2008 3:18:25 PM

Crafty sea lion slips aboard boat, but won't leave Lynnea Flarry was picnicking with her family Sunday afternoon when her daughter-in-law saw what they though was a seal aboard the family's 31-foot Catalina sailboat. 8/5/2008 3:03:40 PM

125,000 gorillas found in African zone Wildlife researchers said Tuesday that they've discovered 125,000 western lowland gorillas deep in the forests of the Republic of Congo, calling it a major increase in the animal's estimated population. 8/5/2008 8:36:53 AM

Primates 'face extinction crisis' A global review of the world's primates says 48% of species face extinction, an outlook described as "depressing" by conservationists. More than 70% of primates in Asia are now listed as Endangered. 8/5/2008 7:34:31 AM

Woman receives first commercial dog clones An American woman received five puppies Tuesday that were cloned from her beloved late pit bull terrier, becoming the inaugural customer of a South Korean company that says it is the world's first successful commercial canine cloning service. 8/5/2008 7:31:33 AM

Pam Anderson visits Vancouver KFC store (Video) After protesting for more than five years about how KFC treats chickens, PETA, People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals is claiming a victory over the food franchise chain. KFC Canada has introduced a new soy-based, mock-chicken sandwich to its menu. 8/5/2008 5:52:32 AM

Zoo looking for stolen python called Tickles Saskatchewan wants its snake back. Tickles, a royal python snake, has been stolen from the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. The adult reptile was taken from his home sometime between noon and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. 8/4/2008 6:11:00 PM

Bizarre motorcycle crash kills grizzly A grizzly bear was killed in a bizarre road accident Saturday afternoon, struck down by a motorcycle in western Alberta. The 50-year-old Calgary woman driving was thrown onto the roadway, but escaped the frightening ordeal without serious injuries. 8/4/2008 5:54:40 AM

Anti-rodeo Jesus ad stirs heated debate An anti-rodeo advertising is generating controversy in Abbotsford. In posters around the city, the Vancouver Humane Society asks "Would Jesus have condoned such brutality for the sake of entertainment?" 8/4/2008 5:12:43 AM

World's smallest snake discovered The world's smallest snake, averaging just 10cm (4 inches) and as thin as a spaghetti noodle, has been discovered on the Caribbean island of Barbados. 8/3/2008 5:36:24 AM

Animals entertain children at the fair For those kids, and parents, looking to take a break from the rides, the place to be at this year's Buffalo Days is Kids World inside the Saskatchewan Building. After stepping inside the building's entrance, many of the kids head straight for a line of black cages. 8/2/2008 9:55:59 AM

When the workplace goes to the dogs An astounding number of employers allow pets at work either as a regular practice or in a pet-sitting emergency. Not every workplace is ideal for animals, though. Health care, food service and factory settings are obvious no-go zones. 8/2/2008 7:54:11 AM

Tiny chihuahuas are top dogs in L.A. Carried in handbags and adored by celebrities, chihuahuas have become top dogs in Los Angeles -- and most of them are named Princess. Almost 60,000 of the tiny dogs are registered in Los Angeles County, beating Labradors and German shepherds as the most popular breed. 8/2/2008 6:24:52 AM

Woman, 97, says cat's yowling saved her from fire A 97-year-old woman says her cat's early morning yowling saved her from a house fire. Grace George, of Independence, said her cat Boo Boo's yowling from an open bedroom window early Wednesday woke her up from a sound sleep. 8/1/2008 5:43:06 PM

World's oldest polar bear is dying THE only polar bear at Assiniboine Park Zoo is dying and it could take a decade or more for Winnipeg to acquire another member of her iconic Arctic species. 8/1/2008 9:41:59 AM

Fundraiser to ’sponsor‘ bunnies A fundraiser will be held Sunday to support the rescue of feral rabbits in the Enterprise business district, just days before the trapping and culling begins. The “baking for bunnies bake sale” will be held at the Rutland Centennial Pioneer and Family Picnic. 8/1/2008 6:04:02 AM

Golden retriever adopts tiger cubs at Kansas zoo A dog at a southeast Kansas zoo has adopted three tiger cubs abandoned by their mother. Safari Zoological Park owner Tom Harvey said the tiger cubs were born Sunday, but the mother had problems with them. 8/1/2008 5:50:08 AM

Fat N.J. cat's origins uncovered: He was abandoned A 44-pound cat found lumbering around New Jersey was abandoned by a woman who said her home was foreclosed, an animal shelter official said Thursday. The cat appeared Thursday on "Live With Regis and Kelly." 8/1/2008 5:48:44 AM

Bear stuck in jug is shot Minnesota wildlife officials tried for six days to capture a bear that had a plastic jar stuck over its head, but ended up killing the animal after it wandered into a city during a festival. 7/30/2008 12:16:59 PM

Vicious dogs sought after reign of terror across B.C. Authorities in the Victoria area are looking for a man whose band of pit bull-crosses has been terrorizing neighbourhoods across British Columbia, attacking people and killing other dogs. 7/30/2008 5:56:06 AM