Posts Filed Under: animals

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Rounding Up the Different Animals that Have Escaped Toronto Zoos

Seriously, how did they lose a gorilla?

By Chris Bateman May. 26th, 3:30 pm

Historicist: Clap for the Wolf Man

Eccentric trapper Joe LaFlamme brings wild animals to Toronto.

By David Wencer Feb. 27th, 12:30 pm

Vandalist: Beach Bound

We shore like this art.

By Stephanie Avery Jan. 15th, 9:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Lost Ox

Once upon a time, livestock roamed the streets of Toronto—and not everyone was pleased about it.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 3rd, 12:30 pm

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I Want Your Job: Dr. Leo Rosenberg, Animal Chiropractor

The chiropractor who gets touchy-feely with Toronto's pets.

By Kaitlyn Kochany • Photos by Giordano CiampiniApr. 23rd, 10:10 am

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This Baby Gorilla Needs a Name

Because people can't just call her "OHMYGODILOVEYOUBABYGORILLA" forever.

By Sarah Sweet Apr. 2nd, 3:00 pm

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The Zoo’s Polar Bear Cub Has Taken His First Steps

And we have the stupefyingly cute video to prove it.

By Sarah Sweet Jan. 8th, 11:31 am

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Vandalist: Restoring Balance

And saving the internet.

By Stephanie Avery Nov. 15th, 10:30 am

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The Toronto Wildlife Centre Is Trying to Crowdfund a New X-Ray Machine

To help drum up donations, Toronto's only wildlife centre is releasing x-ray images of its patients.

By Steve Kupferman Oct. 24th, 10:00 am

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Spotted: Baby Giraffe Born at the Toronto Zoo

Female Masai giraffe born Thursday.

By Torontoist Oct. 18th, 2:37 pm

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Toronto’s Ripley’s Aquarium Is Officially Open for Business

Starting today, you can go to Toronto's new aquarium if you want to. (As long as you've got 30 bucks.)

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 16th, 3:30 pm

Therapy Animals Get Well-Earned Praise at the Blessing of the Dogs

Sometimes, a pat on the head just isn't enough.

By Todd Aalgaard Sep. 30th, 9:00 am

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Here’s a Video of Mayor Rob Ford Helping Hazel McCallion Catch a Fish

Two GTA mayors reel in one fish.

By Steve Kupferman Aug. 16th, 11:00 am

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A Fish Die-Off in High Park’s Grenadier Pond Perplexes Officials

Officials don't know why hundreds of fish died in High Park's Grenadier Pond earlier this week.

By Giordano Ciampini Aug. 2nd, 1:00 pm

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Vandalist: It’s a Zoo Down There

What animals probably do when we aren't looking.

By Stephanie Avery Jul. 19th, 11:15 am

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The Toronto Humane Society’s Cats Have a New Rooftop Playground

A new rooftop garden at the Toronto Humane Society will give both humans and animals a much-needed place to hang out.

By Terri Coles Jun. 13th, 4:30 pm

Dogs, Humans Come Together at Woofstock 2013

The 10th-anniversary edition of Woofstock was a social event for two species.

By Chris Dart Jun. 10th, 4:30 pm

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Nine Year Old Trying to Save Adorable Sea Creature

Matthew Clowater and his school friends have teamed up with a local shop in an effort to raise money for the axolotl, which is cartoonishly cute, and also endangered.

By Terri Coles Jun. 10th, 10:30 am