FDA rules foster underground resistance
Prairie dog lovers defy agency ban on the furry critters
Some people think of prairie dogs as affectionate pets. To the government, however, the animals are a potential source of disease. As a result, anyone who captures, transports, sells, or barters prairie dogs now must receive written permission from the Food and Drug Administration. (Full article: 376 words)
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