Which animals scavenge human remains in Alberta? This study used dead pigs to find out

Which animals scavenge human remains in Alberta? This study used dead pigs to find out

People who search for human remains in Alberta say a new study identifying predominant scavengers in the region will help them conduct their searches more efficiently. In August 2021 and August 2022, researchers placed pig carcasses at four locations — one near Edmonton, another near Calgary and two in more rural areas. The 200-pound pigs acted … Read more

Search team shoots killer croc 12 times to force it to release missing man’s remains

Search team shoots killer croc 12 times to force it to release missing man’s remains

KOTA KINABALU: Police had to fire 12 shots at a crocodile to force it to release the remains of a 48-year-old man who was reported missing at a Kinabatangan river. Indonesian Roberto Martinus was reported missing and feared mauled by a crocodile on Wednesday (Feb 7) morning when he went fishing at the river at … Read more

Canada sending more equipment to Ukraine as full-scale war with Russia nears 2-year mark

Canada sending more equipment to Ukraine as full-scale war with Russia nears 2-year mark

Canada is contributing another $35 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine as the embattled Eastern European country’s allies meet to discuss its future needs, and as Russia’s full invasion edges toward the two-year mark. Defence Minister Bill Blair, who participated in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting via video link, said Canada is providing 10 … Read more