Idaho May Legalize Dachshund Racing
It may or may not be illegal at the moment, but you can’t be too careful.
Animal Law
Defendants: “We Never Had a Pet Squirrel”
Or so they claim. But a jury may have to decide that.
Cat Insulted
Intoxication isn’t normally a defense, but it looks like they made an exception here.
Shark-Attack Lawsuit Raises Interesting Questions, Like What Were You Doing in the Ocean to Begin With
Also, is free-diving near hungry sharks a “recreational activity,” or a sign of a mental disorder?
Dachshund Racing Declared Illegal in Idaho
There are absolutely no exceptions to the dog-racing law. Except when there are.
Is an Alligator a “Deadly Weapon”?
You may be surprised to know that no Florida case has yet addressed this question.
Monkey Loses Copyright Battle
But vows (through counsel) to appeal.
D.C. Prepares to Name an Official Amphipod
Other states may have their crustaceans, but only D.C. would have an amphipod. Which is also a crustacean, but still. And D.C. isn’t a state, but also, still.
Costumed Bear Harasser Wanted by Authorities, Evolution
Well, this happened: [Alaska Fish & Game official] Lou Cenicola reported that around 7:30 p.m. Monday, a man in a "realistic-looking" bear costume ran through a group of people standing on the side of the road bear-watching. The man ran…
The Octopus: Honorary Vertebrate?
They’re smart enough to be in the club, according to the EU.