http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:02:23 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9475 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:05:27 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9475
https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/...-wildlife/

A coyote on the veranda is not too surprizing, but one in your bedroom is something you don't see every day.
I literally live a couple of blocks away from this story. I walked a block to the store for milk today and one of the coyotes was walking along the sidewalk on the other side of the road. They are not afraid of people or dogs. I think they are here to stay. So our local raccoons and skunks have competition.
It would be a good idea to check your screens and not leave your door open.
The coyote I saw looked very healthy.]]>
https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/...-wildlife/

A coyote on the veranda is not too surprizing, but one in your bedroom is something you don't see every day.
I literally live a couple of blocks away from this story. I walked a block to the store for milk today and one of the coyotes was walking along the sidewalk on the other side of the road. They are not afraid of people or dogs. I think they are here to stay. So our local raccoons and skunks have competition.
It would be a good idea to check your screens and not leave your door open.
The coyote I saw looked very healthy.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9470 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:41:00 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9470 This is mom, Kindia's third calf and they are bonding well.

https://www.insauga.com/torontos-moo-den...ippo-calf/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/p...-9.7297422

The baby is so cute. She is also very important since Pygmy are endangered due to habitat loss.
There only 2-3 thousand left in the world. Maybe this cute little baby will get people interested in hippo conservation.]]> This is mom, Kindia's third calf and they are bonding well.

https://www.insauga.com/torontos-moo-den...ippo-calf/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/p...-9.7297422

The baby is so cute. She is also very important since Pygmy are endangered due to habitat loss.
There only 2-3 thousand left in the world. Maybe this cute little baby will get people interested in hippo conservation.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9465 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:09 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9465 It is a very ancient fish which few of us have ever seen. They live in the Great lakes and their numbers have been in trouble. There is some improvement
and now we will actually get to see the fish in person.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/...ronto-zoo/

Now I really need to visit the zoo. This fish is so ancient looking. They have armour like scutes and a shark like tail. This is a rare opportunity for people to see a creature that dates back to the time of the dinosaurs. They look ancient. Fish have changed a lot in the millions of years that have passed.
It will be like looking into the past. If you can't visit, at least look at the pictures.]]> It is a very ancient fish which few of us have ever seen. They live in the Great lakes and their numbers have been in trouble. There is some improvement
and now we will actually get to see the fish in person.

https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/...ronto-zoo/

Now I really need to visit the zoo. This fish is so ancient looking. They have armour like scutes and a shark like tail. This is a rare opportunity for people to see a creature that dates back to the time of the dinosaurs. They look ancient. Fish have changed a lot in the millions of years that have passed.
It will be like looking into the past. If you can't visit, at least look at the pictures.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9425 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:59:58 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9425 The maze is shaped like a mountain Gorilla.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/giant-go...-birthday/

It took them a year to map out the design. I think it is a beautiful tribute. I hope Sir David gets to see the maze and maybe even do it.]]> The maze is shaped like a mountain Gorilla.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/giant-go...-birthday/

It took them a year to map out the design. I think it is a beautiful tribute. I hope Sir David gets to see the maze and maybe even do it.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9408 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:08:21 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9408 He was more than fifty years old at the time the arrived.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/worl...597146007/

The average life expectancy of a Seychelles Tortoise is 150 years. Jonathan has definitely lived longer than that. He looks good and is clearly being well looked after.
Let's wish him many more years and hope he finds other records to break.]]> He was more than fifty years old at the time the arrived.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/worl...597146007/

The average life expectancy of a Seychelles Tortoise is 150 years. Jonathan has definitely lived longer than that. He looks good and is clearly being well looked after.
Let's wish him many more years and hope he finds other records to break.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9385 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:03:23 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9385
https://www.oakvillenews.org/local-news/...s-12377131

Just when the shelter was feeling overwhelmed by all the needy cats they took in, something incredible happened.
They were completely surprized by the donation. The publicity will help the shelter and it should help them find homes for all the cats.
What would we do without celebrity animal lovers.]]>
https://www.oakvillenews.org/local-news/...s-12377131

Just when the shelter was feeling overwhelmed by all the needy cats they took in, something incredible happened.
They were completely surprized by the donation. The publicity will help the shelter and it should help them find homes for all the cats.
What would we do without celebrity animal lovers.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9366 Sat, 23 May 2026 05:51:03 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9366

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/snu...-9.7207623

The person who designed the Sesame Street character couldn't have expected that the creature actually existed.
The world is filled with many strangely beautiful creatures.It is amazing that we are still discovering them.]]>

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/snu...-9.7207623

The person who designed the Sesame Street character couldn't have expected that the creature actually existed.
The world is filled with many strangely beautiful creatures.It is amazing that we are still discovering them.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9347 Sat, 09 May 2026 03:52:35 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9347 Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough


https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/da...-9.7192912


https://nationalpost.com/opinion/david-a...-turns-100


https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/08/science/d...ecies-wasp

Can you believe he is still making movies and having a big impact on our world.

He is remarkable.]]> Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough


https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/da...-9.7192912


https://nationalpost.com/opinion/david-a...-turns-100


https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/08/science/d...ecies-wasp

Can you believe he is still making movies and having a big impact on our world.

He is remarkable.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:29:16 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9327 Their numbers are low and protecting this area gives them a safe space for egg laying. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot...-9.7173575


The husband died days before the donation was finalized, but he knew it was happening. The whole donation is a beautiful memorial to him and the couple's love for each other. We don't need monuments to people, we need living remembrances. We can't all make such large donations, but we can at least plant a tree or some wildflowers if we want to remember someone.]]> Their numbers are low and protecting this area gives them a safe space for egg laying. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot...-9.7173575


The husband died days before the donation was finalized, but he knew it was happening. The whole donation is a beautiful memorial to him and the couple's love for each other. We don't need monuments to people, we need living remembrances. We can't all make such large donations, but we can at least plant a tree or some wildflowers if we want to remember someone.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9311 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:23:48 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9311 The cats will mostly stay feral, but they will have better lives. They can live in smaller stable colonies when they are not producing endless litters of kittens. They can be fed and given medical care. They can have happy lives.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c248878vy44o

What a generous donation! It is given in a way that can really help a local cat problem. Feral cats can have miserable lives, just struggling to survive.
Providing support for what they need changes everything. Small, cared for feral cat colonies are manageable and they can be healthy and happy. 
I hope more cat lovers find ways to help out like this.]]> The cats will mostly stay feral, but they will have better lives. They can live in smaller stable colonies when they are not producing endless litters of kittens. They can be fed and given medical care. They can have happy lives.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c248878vy44o

What a generous donation! It is given in a way that can really help a local cat problem. Feral cats can have miserable lives, just struggling to survive.
Providing support for what they need changes everything. Small, cared for feral cat colonies are manageable and they can be healthy and happy. 
I hope more cat lovers find ways to help out like this.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9303 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:58:56 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9303 In 2020 he was awarded a gold medal for his work. In 2026, Magawa was honoured with a statue commemorating his years of service.
The statue was unveiled on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.



https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/a-s...93#image=1


Magawa was trained by APOPO.

https://apopo.org/support-us/apopo-visit...ccQAvD_BwE

They have a number of hero rats who are working to save human lives. They are riding the world of land mines and they are detecting Tuberculosis. 
Rats with their keen sense of smell are able to detect things we can't. With their help we could clear the world of landmines.
Their ability to detect TB allows us to treat it before it spreads.  Magawa may be the first rat to get a statue, but all of them are heroes.]]> In 2020 he was awarded a gold medal for his work. In 2026, Magawa was honoured with a statue commemorating his years of service.
The statue was unveiled on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.



https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/a-s...93#image=1


Magawa was trained by APOPO.

https://apopo.org/support-us/apopo-visit...ccQAvD_BwE

They have a number of hero rats who are working to save human lives. They are riding the world of land mines and they are detecting Tuberculosis. 
Rats with their keen sense of smell are able to detect things we can't. With their help we could clear the world of landmines.
Their ability to detect TB allows us to treat it before it spreads.  Magawa may be the first rat to get a statue, but all of them are heroes.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9271 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:32:46 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9271
https://calgaryherald.com/news/grizzly-o...bow-valley

We have been hearing about The Boss for years now. He has a reputation. No, he is not friendly and cuddly. He is a Grizzly Bear.
He is tough, he is strong and even at 28, he still looks good. Welcome back to The Boss. I hope he has many more good years.]]>
https://calgaryherald.com/news/grizzly-o...bow-valley

We have been hearing about The Boss for years now. He has a reputation. No, he is not friendly and cuddly. He is a Grizzly Bear.
He is tough, he is strong and even at 28, he still looks good. Welcome back to The Boss. I hope he has many more good years.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9268 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:48:47 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9268
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/david-su...-9.7136044

https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-envir...hey-tried/

He is right, we have failed to act on climate change and now there will be some drastic changes. For the animals of our planet this will be very bad.
We have to keep up the fight to protect our planet. Every day do something positive. If David Suzuki can keep up the fight at 90 years old, the we can follow his example. Keep fighting for our planet and all species that live on it.]]>
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/david-su...-9.7136044

https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-envir...hey-tried/

He is right, we have failed to act on climate change and now there will be some drastic changes. For the animals of our planet this will be very bad.
We have to keep up the fight to protect our planet. Every day do something positive. If David Suzuki can keep up the fight at 90 years old, the we can follow his example. Keep fighting for our planet and all species that live on it.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9264 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:56:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9264
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...rn-drc-aoe

I can remember sitting at my first computer crying because poachers had just killed a number of mountain gorillas. Now we are celebrating the birth of two sets of twins.
The mountain gorillas are still endangered, but things are looking up.]]>
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...rn-drc-aoe

I can remember sitting at my first computer crying because poachers had just killed a number of mountain gorillas. Now we are celebrating the birth of two sets of twins.
The mountain gorillas are still endangered, but things are looking up.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9215 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:11:44 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9215 Kiko, who died recently.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/02/26/t...affe-born/

We needed some happy news. Kiko's death was a sad accident. He will live on in our hearts through his beautiful new daughter.
I can't wait to see her.]]> Kiko, who died recently.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/02/26/t...affe-born/

We needed some happy news. Kiko's death was a sad accident. He will live on in our hearts through his beautiful new daughter.
I can't wait to see her.]]>