Yak's Corner: Michigan K.I.D.S. - Thursday, January 22, 2015
GET READY: Invasion of the Rusty Crayfish and the Wild Pigs
The Yak has written hundreds of animal stories in our 20 years of publication. In the beginning, we wrote mainly about exotic species, including the Chinese alligator, the South American Spectacled bear, and even Tibet's wild and domesticated yaks!
Eventually, we focused exclusively on Michigan native species, and for good reason: There was a lot to learn about the critters in wildlife areas and our own backyards, such as the Red-Winged blackbird, porcupine, black bear, and gray wolf.
In 2013, we expanded our focus to include the illegal pet trade and the dangers of buying pythons, monkeys, lions, and other exotic species.
Now, we've decided to kick off the New Year by further widening our coverage to include invasive species, animals that make their way to Michigan from other states or countries, often becoming a threat to native species...