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Shakespeare and the Aflockalypse

We now know what really happened in at least one of the recent mystery bird deaths. They were killed by our government. The whole story begins with something Shakespeare wrote in Henry IV and that his fans in New York City did more than a century ago

Another Zoo, Another Fatal Accident

Why did the zoo director feel a need to assure us all that the elephant would not be punished for what had happened? Because so often that’s exactly what does happen. Is it time to realize that these large, intelligent, sensitive animals don’t belong in captivity?

Has the Aflockalypse Begun?

There are lots of theories about why birds have been falling out of the sky. But while it’s surely sad for the birds, what’s happening is small potatoes compared to what else is happening to animals around the nation and beyond

How Good a Dogtor is Fido?

We all know that pets and other animals are good for our health. Or are they? Psychologist and author Hal Herzog has looked through the medical evidence and has some surprising conclusions. Michael Mountain writes about this in his latest blog

The Day Obama Struck Out

Dear Mr. President, A lot of us are in shock about what you said yesterday to the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles about Michael Vick. This was the third (at least) in a series of really bad calls in relation to the suffering of animals.

Michael Vick’s True Message to Young People

One major animal protection group says it’s OK for Michael Vick to have a dog and that he’s sending a positive message to young people. I strongly disagree. The real message he’s giving them is: “Look what you can get away with if you’re a celebrity like me.”

My Questions for Michael Vick. . .

Michael Vick is saying he wants a puppy, and that this would help his rehabilitation. But rehab starts with admitting what you did. So here are some of the questions he has never answered, and no one has ever asked him in a published interview.

The Shot Heard Around the World

“I don’t like to admit this,” says editor Michael Mountain, “but Sarah Palin has a point when she defends shooting a caribou during her TV show Sarah Palin’s Alaska. Given the choice, I’d rather get shot in Alaska than live like your average cow in a factory farm.”

Farewell to the Psychic Octopus

Paul, the famous octopus who “predicted” winners in the World Cup, has died. We’re fascinated by the idea that other animals can sense things we can’t. But, paradoxically, we don’t want to think they may be smarter than we are

Tilikum’s Son Dies at SeaWorld

Another “mysterious” death at SeaWorld. Except that there’s nothing mysterious about it. Three out of four captive orcas never reach their 10th birthday. Sumar was the son of Tilikum, who went crazy and killed his trainer. Sumar’s mother also died earlier this year. How long can this go on?

Putting the Egg Together Again

For thousands of years, the egg was a universal symbol of life. Last week, it became a symbol of death. Half a billion eggs recalled. People sick. What’s up? Zoe editor Michael Mountain says the answer is really quite simple.