Plague threatens prairie dogs, endangered ferrets in South Dakota

On the grasslands of Badlands National Park in South Dakota, wildlife officials are trying to do all they can to save one of the country's largest colonies of endangered black-footed ferrets."The deadly disease...

Ferret Allowed Back on Ottawa Buses

A woman who relies on her pet ferret to manage panic attacks will be allowed to bring the furry creature onto Ottawa city buses. This is, as far as I know, the sole exception to a rule that only allows trained...

Calgary Stampede: Mad for Cow

Calgary, Alberta is currently a really dangerous place for cows. The rodeo-and-barbecue-centric celebration of midwestern Canadiana is well underway, with live music, parades, aggro agriculture, cookoffs, and lots...