See a cat’s worst nightmare: ‘Walking Dead’ mice – CNET

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. CultureThese taxidermy tributes to Daryl, Merle, Michonne and the Little Girl zombie from "The Walking Dead" are cute in an undead kind of way. We talk with […]

Judge sentences Cody Roberts to probation for ‘disturbing’ wolf cruelty case – wyofile.com

WyoFile An independent, reader-funded, non-profit news organization focused on the people, places, and policy of Wyoming. Calling Cody Roberts’ maiming and capturing of a wolf “cruel,” a judge on Wednesday sentenced him to 18 months of probation as part of a plea deal that will keep the western Wyoming man out of prison if he […]

Final sale: After serving generations, Detroit icon Dittrich Furs nears the end – bridgedetroit.com

BridgeDetroit Detroit news, information, community, health, education, jobs, neighborhoods Charli McKiry knew she had to visit Dittrich Furs one last time. Even if that meant waking up early enough to bring herself and her mother down to the New Center fur store at 6 a.m. and waiting in line for five hours in 30-degree weather.The Detroiter […]

Artsy afterlife: a new breed of urban taxidermists give animals 'life after death' | US small business – theguardian.com

Amber Maykut is part of a resurgence of taxidermists committed to never killing for the sake of art – using animals that have already been killed for other purposes“If you have a limb fall off, don’t worry, just keep it and we will reattach it later,” Amber Maykut announces to the class. I am in […]

How Fearsome Wolves Became Loyal Dogs — and Changed Human History Forever – zmescience.com

Home → Science → NewsLong before dogs were pets, they were partners, protectors, and family.From Nordic lullabies to Grimm’s fairytales, the wolf has always haunted the edges of human history. Even today, wolves would represent a serious danger to nomads and herders, who ironically often employ dogs for protection. But this raises an evolutionary puzzle: […]