Wild Animals
No One Should Be Surprised Shakira Was Attacked by Wild Boars
Boars are bold in Barcelona—and everywhere else, actually.
The Maryland Zebras Refuse to Give Up on Freedom
The five zebras escaped a Maryland farm on Aug. 31. They’ve been on the lam ever since.
The Illegal Big Cats of Instagram
VICE investigates the flourishing trade in animal trafficking and how it impacts the depleting wildcat populations of Central and East Africa.
Tigers Kill People a Lot More Often Than You Think
Last Sunday a zookeeper named Samantha Kudeweh was killed by a tiger at Hamilton Zoo. This isn't a rare event.
It’s Basically Legal for Mexican Narcos to Buy Lions, Cheetahs, and Other Exotic Pets
Many exotic animals can be obtained legally in Mexico, a system condemned by critics as “inhumane.” And these pets have become status symbols for drug-traffickers looking to flaunt their wealth and power.
Rumors of a Lion on the Loose in Milwaukee Led to a Man Shooting a Dog
Reports of a "lion-ish" creature roaming the city has residents on edge.
It's Surprisingly Legal to Eat Lion Meat
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe plans to serve a feast of wild animals at his birthday celebration this weekend, and both wildlife conservationists and local villagers are pissed about it.
Lion Attacks Female Trainer During Live Performance
A female lion tamer was mauled by a lion during a live circus performance in Egypt.
Fucked Up’s Jonah Falco Gets His Soft Side On With Lonely Wholesome
His new record comes from Toronto's East End via Box Hill.
The Wolfman
Eighty-year-old Werner Freund would rather be a wolf than a man. He's been raising and living with wild wolves in Germany for the last 30 years and considers them his family. Last January, Gersin Paya and a small crew drove to Merzig to meet Werner.