LAREDO, Texas- Clint Strider has given over his life to a prized bull named Moses. "I follow him where ever he leads and if Moses doesn't want to walk I drive." Family members have asked health officials to give them legal custody over Strider and his landlord has started eviction proceedings but so far the cowboy and the cow are still bunking and riding together.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska- The state of Alaska has been having trouble keeping employees who are willing to work out of doors. Governor Palin said "Deer, moose, polar bears... they all have been after our people. Our health insurance premiums are through the roof. You put in more than 10 claims for wolverine bites per year and they boost your premiums like you wouldn't believe."

Superior, WISCONSIN- Tom Bauman's feisty mutt, Mr. Dinkles, had the last say in the matter of man and his loyal dog versus beast. Scouting out hunting spots before the deer opener, Bauman and Mr. Dinkles were stalked and then charged by a good sized buck which forced them out of the woods. "Mr. Dinkles was fighting mad about it and nearly busted through my windows as I drove off, trying to show this deer who's boss. But how do you explain to a dog that we're comin' back in a week with a gun to finish this fight?" Bauman claims it was OK for Mr. Dinkles to "Take his revenge(on the deer)like that," but if a human did it, "...it would be creepy."

Seattle, WA- A bear opened the closed door to a sandwich shop, walked in, hopped up and helped itself to an Italian Monster Deluxe on a 12 inch loaf, at the Stuffed Bagel Deli. Terrified patrons hid in the bathrooms or stampeded out the service entrance as the bear made its way right to the food. "I don't know what they normally eat but this bear seemed kind of picky. It left a chicken teriyaki sub just sitting there and went right to the Genoa Salami, Mortadella and Prosciutto," said owner Charles Billelo.

CASTRILLO, Spain- The annual El Colacho, or Baby Jumping festival has taken a tragic turn. Jaime Del Morin was leaping over a mattress filled with babies when he blew out a knee. To avoid hurting any babies Morin flung his body forward and crashed into 92 year old J.W. Puddios. Local priest, Father Stephano Zuschos said, "God's miracle of the circle of life happened right before our eyes. The old die as the young carry on, just as He planned."

KOALA LAMPHUR, Malaysia- Shinya Miyakoshi entertained passersby for years with his highly trained troop of performing monkeys until one disgruntled member killed him with the stick it used in a top-hat and cane dance routine. "That monkey just wanted out of show business and didn't know how else to do it," said Ed Crane, a nearby shop owner.

DEMOTTE, Ind- Hope Wideup started up her car and heard racket from under the hood. "It didn't sound exactly right so I shut it off and went to look and see what was wrong." Inside her engine compartment were thousands of black walnuts probably put in there by a chipmunk Wideup has seen going in and out of her garage. "Was it trying to feed an army of chippies or does one of 'em eat that much over the winter?" Towing and repairs cost Wideup $242.

Dallas, TEXAS- When Dave Mercurio tried to fire up his barbecue he heard a roar from underneath the cover that sent him running. "One false move and I was a dead man," said the startled homeowner. Over 58,000 killer bees had taken up residence under his barbecue and "Were ready to strike, from the sound of it." A few well-placed bug bombs and Mercurio had his barbecue back. "The first thing I was going to cook was a honey-glazed chicken just to show them who was boss but the hive smelled pretty chemically from the bug bombs so we thought it best not to use the honey."

Fergus Falls, MINNESOTA- Wild animals are generally not happy to be kissed by humans but some beavers love getting smooched by Linda Dinteman. "They are lovely creatures and I just love them so much." Neighbors, in the Shanty Creek subdivision, are not happy about it though and have complained to city officials. Lawyers on both sides are not sure if local regulations cover a woman kissing a beaver in public.