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10 Reasons Why Cats Are Not Good Spies

BJ Ragone — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:03:50 +0000

We recently came across some information about the CIA attempting to turn cats into some sort of half cat - half robot thingy to spy on suspicious people in the 1960's.

14 Animals Who Are Psyched for Cinco de Mayo

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:26:53 +0000

Some people express confusion over Americans celebrating Cinco de Mayo, when it's not even that big of a deal in Mexico. We express confusion over people turning down an excuse to eat tacos and sip tequila until the sun comes up/you've gone cross-eyed. Not to mention, did you see that photo? That is a capybara wearing a fake mustache. We rest our case.

Restricting Bison

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:17:30 +0000

The Montana Legislature is moving ahead with plans to restrict where wild bison can be moved and to decrease the size of herds. These bills underscore the division between conservationists who want to see free-roaming bison and the ranchers who don’t, saying the animal’s time has passed. The measures are in part a response to [...]

Bill Backs a Shorter Waiting Period

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:10:38 +0000

The Montana Senate is backing a bill that reduces from five days to 24 hours the time hunters have to wait after purchasing a license to hunt black bears. Republican Sen. Fred Thomas of Stevensville said House Bill 278 would allow for consistency in the law by requiring the same waiting period to hunt bears [...]

The Da' Bears are Back!

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:15:43 +0000

If you missed the Breakfast Flakes on Friday, here’s what you missed! The Bears are waking up early in Yellowstone! If you are planning a spring visit to the park be sure to bring your awareness and your bear spray and travel in groups of three. Apparently people in pairs are attractive food for bears [...]

How To Adopt A Baby With No Red Tape [Video]

Andy West — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:38:14 +0000

Who knew adopting a child could be so easy?

Thor's Last Ride

Tammie Toren — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:06:30 +0000

I had Thor cremated. I simply had to tell you about this wonderful place that I took him. It’s called Faithful Friend Animal Memories on Allendale Road by Laurel. I was doing okay, until I had to actually give Thor to them. Julie, one of the most wonderful people ever, helped me so much. I [...]

PETA Representatives Bare It All To Spread Vegan Message

Jami Bond — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:10:04 +0000

Quite the sight in downtown Billings today! In case you missed it, two representatives from PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, were spreading their meat-free message by baring it all! The women were showering naked underneath Skypoint to get the word about being vegan. Talk about brave! I was on the air so [...]

9 Adorably Mismatched Animal Pals [VIDEOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:00:29 +0000

Just like us humans are fascinated by the behavior of animals, and enjoy interacting with our furry friends when we have the opportunity, some animals display similar curiosities toward other species in the animal kingdom. Our nine favorite inter-species animal videos of 2011 are below. Parrot And Dog Reenact Spaghetti Scene From ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Horse And [...]

Monster Crocodile Lunges From Water Near Tour Boat [VIDEO]

Cat Country — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:48:56 +0000

If the size of this crocodile is any indication, these tourists are going to need a bigger boat. An 18-foot, 2-ton monster crocodile was photographed leaping from the water near a tour boat in Australia, 'The Early Show' reported.

The croc is known locally as Brutus and was enticed by a tour guide offering kangaroo meat on a pole. The reptile is a star attraction among river tours that run through the Adelaide River.