By Michael Ricciardi •
December 8, 2009
Past attempts to reintroduce these last remaining, truly, wild horses to the Central Asian steppe country have been unsuccessful. Now, after assessments of two horse projects–one at Hustai National Park (with 171 horses living on their own, as of 2006) and the other at Takhin Tal (with 115 horses, as of 2007)–ecologists and wildlife conservationist are confident enough in the animals’ chances for long-term survival to upgrade its status from “extinct in the wild” to “critically endangered”.
By Andrew Williams •
July 27, 2009
A 150 lb feral pig has emerged as an unlikely hero after evading capture by the authorities in Florida for an incredible five months.
The pig, dubbed ‘Wilbur’ or the ‘freedom pig’ by supporters, has survived being shot with tranquiliser darts and a taser stun gun since first appearing in a park in the Cove neighbourhood of Panama City.
Last week, Mary Sittman a follower on the “Pig of the Cove” Facebook group launched to chronicle the pig’s adventures asked, “Is the pig a symbol of our desire to live free of government controls?”
