Monkey Loses Copyright Battle
But vows (through counsel) to appeal.
Animal Law
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
Somehow he survived this.
The Octopus: Honorary Vertebrate?
They’re smart enough to be in the club, according to the EU.
Defendant Pleads Guilty to Kicking an Owl While Paragliding
Reminder: Owls are a protected species and are not to be kicked.
Chillin’ With a Owl: Followup
Florida FWS decides not to press charges.
Men Filmed Chillin’ With a Owl Were Violatin’ Migratory Bird Treaty Act
"We chillin' with a owl right now, we vibin'." So quoth Johnny Duverson of West Palm Beach, who along with his friend Stervenson [confirmed: Stervenson] Benjamin could be seen doing just that in a video that the two men posted on Facebook….
Judge Attacked by His Dad’s Pet Zebra [Updated]
Includes a discussion of whether it is illegal to have a pet zebra in Searcy, Arkansas.
President Adopts Potential Werewolf
In a lovely ceremony last week, the president of Argentina, Christina Fernández de Kirchner, became the godmother of Yair Tawil (second from left). Contrary to some reports, this had nothing to do with him turning into a werewolf. Not directly, anyway….
Pet Piercing Will Soon Be Illegal in New York
At first I hesitated to post this, out of concern that it might prompt people to run out and get their pets pierced while they still can. But then I decided that anybody who would do that probably has either…