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They Save Horses, Don't They? Equines and the Economynew

The downturn in the economy is not only hitting families; it's hitting the animals those families own and love. Equines are among the most expensive of pets, and horse owners are starting to feel the brunt of high prices and lost jobs.
Eugene Weekly  |  Camilla Mortensen  |  12-18-2008  |  Animal Issues

Wild Cougars are Moving into the Midwest -- and They May Be Here to Staynew

The numbers are not huge, but they do indicate an increase in cougars making their way back into the nation's corn and soybean belt, areas from which they were exterminated long ago. Now the Midwest is going to have to decide what to do about them.
Chicago Reader  |  Stephen J. Lyons  |  05-05-2008  |  Animal Issues

View From the Other Sidenew

Chef Boy Ari crosses the road to find out why the chickens did.
Missoula Independent  |  Ari LeVaux  |  05-18-2007  |  Food+Drink

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