R.I.P. The Chemong Moose

Photo Alex Bushell

We are devastated to report the Chemong Moose is dead. The moose that has endeared itself to so many this week and has become the talk of the town—and county—had to be put down by the MNR. The reasons why are explained in these tweets below from Examiner reporter Sarah Deeth.

The Chemong Rd. moose? It's dead. The MNR destroyed it after the moose displayed erratic, dangerous behaviour. RIP, Chemong Rd. Moose.

— Sarah Deeth (@SarahDeeth) May 2, 2014

MNR official said they made many attempts all day to force moose, which was covered in ticks & emaciated, back into the woods.

— Sarah Deeth (@SarahDeeth) May 2, 2014

Moose was unafraid of humans, traffic, appeared disoriented. MNR on scene apparently concerned it had brain worm.

— Sarah Deeth (@SarahDeeth) May 2, 2014

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Here Is Video Of The Bashful Chemong Moose

picture via @70Towerhill

The talk of the town today is this moose, who is chilling out in fields on Chemong Road near Bridgenorth.

Below is video Colin King shot of "Marty The Moose" near 5th line this morning (April 30th)...

[via Pete Dalliday YouTube channel]

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These 3 Bunnies At Riverview Zoo Pose For Most Adorable Shot Ever

Jim Moloney, Manager and Curator at Riverview Park and Zoo, tells us these little guys aren't presently on exhibit as their "animal care staff are working with them so we can use them in our education programs." Man, everyone needs to meet these little guys.

Picture via @RiverviewZoo

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Camels Gobi And Zaya Monkeying Around In The Snow At Riverview Park & Zoo

Yes, Gobi (a 6-year-old male) and Zaya (3-year-old female) definitely seem to dig Winter. Look at these adorable pics of them being all affectionate and playful taken recently at Riverview Park & Zoo. It starts with a snow beard and ends with a snow bath. Someone get these two a Twitter account like the sloths Porsche and Ferrari have @PtboSloths!

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Go Check Out The New Reindeer At Riverview Zoo

Two new reindeer are settling in nicely at the zoo. Take the kids and go see 'em. Santa's helpers are ready.

[pics via Riverview Zoo Facebook page]

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The Peterborough Dog Owners Association Is Dissolving

 The Peterborough Dog Owners Association has announced that it is dissolving the corporation and donating the money to the city for an off-leash dog park. As they say in a statement:

The PDOA feels very proud of the fact that their organization pushed the envelope farther than any other group before them and that there are now Policies and Procedures for dog parks in the City of Peterborough. We hope that the new operators will honour all commitments from sponsors in terms of signage and recognition at the dog park. We wish to thank all who have given their support and donations over the last two years.

For more information, contact the group.  They will also be closing their Twitter account.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Here's Steve The Pot Belly Pig Checking Out The Action At Sloth Mania

One of the sidekicks that emerged alongside the star attractions—sloths Porsche and Ferrari—at Saturday's Sloth Mania fundraiser for the Calgary Zoo was a pot belly pig named Steve. Steve was let out of his pen for a while to chill out with visitors. View more pics from the fundraiser here.

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The Elk In Douro Is Becoming Famous

A farmer in Douro township is puzzled why an elk has decided to make his farm his homebase. People have tweeted us spottings over the past couple weeks, and the elk (see screengrabs below from this CHEX Newswatch story) is getting famous—people have been sneaking onto the property to try and spot it according to Newswatch, and stopping their cars along the busy Highway 28 to sneak a peek. 

Elk watchers  

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Fall In Love With An Adorable Peterborough Cat Named Party King

Meet Party King. She makes great faces and has a terrific personality, but wasn't always the life of the party. As Party King's owner Kristen Mommertz tells us, "We adopted Party King a little over a year ago from a friend who wasn't doing very well and was moving out of province. He had named her Party King and the name stuck—we call her PK or Peas for short. She used to be afraid of everything—including her own shadow—but through many months of patience and love, she is now the perfect lap cat with a huge personality. I'm so thankful that she's a part of our home; she has a lot of love to give and I think she's pretty darn happy." We agree. Take a look at these pics of PK...

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R.I.P. Tash The Camel Has Died

The Riverview Park and Zoo has announced the death of their older male camel, Tash, at the age of 19. Tash came to the zoo in 2004 from the Toronto Zoo. Tasha was popular with visitors and the staff because of his social, gentle and compliant nature.

Photo of Tash via Riverview and Zoo Facebook page

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