During the walk to Canada, the roughly 2-year-old fox moved at an average rate of 28.7 miles per day, Norwegian scientists said.
Animals
Owner charged after loose dogs bite South Portland woman
The owner of two pit bull-type dogs was issued multiple summonses for the incident, which happened Monday in a yard on Elderberry Drive.
Rumford man investigated for cutting off opossum’s tail
The opossum, nicknamed Percy, has been beloved by neighborhood residents. The man said the animal attacked him.
Scientists think they know why dogs have eyes that tug at our hearts
Your dog evolved to beg for treats with her eyes.
A moose walks into a pizza place … and even in Dover-Foxcroft that’s a surprise
The moose, which had been seen around town in the previous few days, broke through the window of the abandoned restaurant early Friday.
Thai vets nurture lost baby dugong with milk and sea grass
The dugong has developed an attachment to humans and it will be at least a year before she can be weaned off bottled milk and perhaps fend for herself.
Belgrade man captures video of two caterwauling Canada lynx
A Maine man who was scouting fishing locations came across a rare sight: A pair of Canada lynx facing off on a dirt road
Maine high court affirms ruling in custody case that dogs are property, not family
Maine’s top court upholds a lower court ruling that granted sole custody of a Lab-boxer mix named Honey to an Old Town man, rejecting his ex-girlfriend’s argument.
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat has died at age 7
She looked bad-tempered and her owner founded a business based on her image.
Ducks invade downtown Westbrook
Westbrook police are asking the public to leave the wandering birds alone.