Look At This New Super Slide The Otters Have At Riverview Park & Zoo
/The zoo animal care staff have constructed some amazing new fun for the otters in the form of a terrific water slide. Take a look at these...
photo by Emma Whitehouse
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Here's A Woodpecker In Bridgenorth Dealing With Its Youngster Having A Temper Tantrum
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All parents out there have to contend with children who sometimes lose their cool and have temper tantrums—especially around meal times.
Well the same thing happens in the bird world, gauging from video Barry Mortin shot of Pileated Woodpeckers on his balcony in Bridgenorth, Ont., near Peterborough.
"We love watching these pileated woodpeckers come to feed," Mortin tells PTBOCanada. "They are quite comical to watch—especially when this giant bird mounts our small suet feeder. The parent started bringing the youngster a couple of weeks ago and I became a little obsessed with getting some decent footage of the feedings. I set up a blind that allowed me to get up close and personal with the birds without scaring them off. They come several times a day and the baby always whines impatiently while the parent loads its beak."
There is a lot of pecking between parent and child in the video and the delinquent pecker also vandalizes Mortin's deck, but "fortunately the youngster has left the rail of our deck alone since when this was shot" Mortin tells PTBOCanada.
Watch the amazing footage for yourself of the tantrum....
These (Toonie) Turtles Were Hatched After Injured Mother Admitted To Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre
/New hatchlings—the size of a toonie— are the newest additions to the amazing Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre. They were saved from an injured mother admitted to the hospital.
Look at these adorable pictures below...
Peterborough Police Post Beautiful Tribute To Retired Police Dog K9 Harris Who Passed Away
/Peterborough Police did a beautiful tribute to honour the career and life of K9 Harris on their Facebook page. The retired police service dog was an awesome partner, companion and best friend to his handler, Sergeant Jeff Chartier.
Sergeant Jeff Chartier with his K9 partner Harris.
Harris served as a member of the service from 2004 to 2012, earning accolades for his tenacity and skill in finding offenders and helping the police service solve crime. He was an excellent ambassador for the Service, attending many community events over the years.
Harris officially retired on Jan 1, 2012 and spent his remaining years living in the county, enjoying an abundant vegetable garden buffet.
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Watch Lizzie The Dog Help Moe The Rabbit Out Of A Pool In Peterborough
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Peterborough's Chris J-Boy Williams posted this awesome short video of their pet rabbit—Big Moe—getting help out of the family pool by a dog named Lizzie.
Seven seconds of amazing cuteness below...
Look At These Hatchlings Born To Mothers Rescued By Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre
/Peterborough's Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre is vital in saving turtle's lives. Their mission is to protect and conserve Ontario’s native turtles and the habitat in which they live. They operate a turtle hospital that treats, rehabilitates and releases injured turtles.
What better evidence of the awesome work they do then the mothers they rescue who give birth to hatchlings. LIke these...
The eggs were laid by mothers receiving care at the hospital and incubated at KTTC.
Watch A Young Raccoon Vandal In Bridgenorth
/Barry Mortin shot hilarious video (scroll down below) from his bedroom balcony in Bridgenorth of a regular visitor—the Raccoon Vandal—they get...
"She was after bird food," Mortin tells PTBOCanada. "She had been coming at night but I started bringing the feeder in after dark. She then started coming in the afternoon and gorging herself. Sometimes she would bring a friend—likely a brother or sister."
Also note in the video how the suet feeder has been opened and emptied. That is also the work of this raccoon, Mortin tells us.
She's cute enough to let her get away with the vandalism, Mortin notes. See for yourself...
Hot Cars Can Kill: What To Do If You See A Pet In A Hot Car
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