Archive for the 'Carol's Critter Corner' Category
Carol’s Critter Corner: Thief Edition
Posted on August 15, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner | Leave a Comment
Good news! Remember Prince Chunk, the 44-pound cat? He was adopted and appears to be in good health, other than his weight. On the other hand, a little kitten was stuck up a power line pole for four days, but made it down safely. Phew. His owners should consider investing in [...]
Carol’s Critter Corner: Birthday Edition
Posted on August 8, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner | Leave a Comment
Antares the baby tiger made his debut at the Berlin zoo on Tuesday, shattering cuteness meters around the world. Meanwhile, Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo welcomed two flamingo chicks, and the National Zoo prepared to evict Happy the Hippo.
A genetic mutation causing blindness in dachshunds may help shed some light (so to speak) on blindness [...]
Carol’s Critter Corner: Animal Hero Edition
Posted on August 1, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner, pandas | Leave a Comment
A brave rabbit saved its owners from a fire. In another kind of rescue, a golden retriever plays mom to three abandoned white tiger cubs. Finally, cats may relieve their owners of bad moods.
The National Park Service is considering closing the Reflecting Pool of Death.
The recession is rough on animals, too. A 44-pound cat was [...]
Carol’s Critter Corner: Fewer Exclamation Points Edition
Posted on July 25, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner | 1 Comment
Remember the housecat who adopted the baby red panda? Sadly, the cat’s motherly efforts were in vain: the panda has died.
In other sad news (best to get it all out of the way at once, I think), hundreds of dead baby penguins have been washing up on Rio de Janeiro beaches. Possible causes include overfishing, [...]
Carol’s Critter Corner: Birds and Cats Can Be Friends Edition
Posted on July 18, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner | Leave a Comment
This was a big week for baby animals, folks. In Germany, seven white lion cubs were presented to the public. The cubs are about three weeks old and super adorable. Meanwhile, four Blue Penguin chicks were introduced to the penguin colony at the New England Aquarium. (You may remember that one [...]
Carol’s Critter Corner: Panda-Heavy Edition
Posted on July 11, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner, pandas | 2 Comments
Wolong Nature Reserve: we can rebuild it! Meanwhile, one of its former residents gives birth! Warning: newborn pandas are gross. Opposite of warning: video also contains inexplicable footage of cute baby panda in sleeping bag.
In triumphant animal rescue news, a young panda is rescued from a ledge and two elephants are rescued from what [...]
OMG Special Emergency Critter Corner!!!
Posted on July 9, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner, pandas | Leave a Comment
Happy third birthday, Tai Shan!
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Carol’s Critter Corner: Long Weekend Edition
Posted on July 3, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner | Leave a Comment
Hooray! Tomorrow’s animal news today!
Look out! More bees have gone wild!
An important reminder: please leave animal rescue to the experts.
Another reminder, even more important (sad story warning): please stop contributing to climate change. Baby penguins are freezing to death.
In much happier news, two loggerhead turtles stranded far from home are now back [...]
Carol’s Critter Corner: New Feature Edition
Posted on June 27, 2008 by Carol- Filed Under Carol's Critter Corner | Leave a Comment
Hooray! A weekly compilation of animal news! Stories both cute and interesting (but mostly cute), collected by Carol for your reading convenience.
First up: a PSA. Watch out for angry bees!
Readers in Montana, please keep your eyes peeled for the 130 bison missing from the St. Labre Indian School. What are they [...]
