Chicago's wildlife

	The things they leave behind: Someone’s got to clean up after the city’s critters. From carcass artists to excrement experts, these Chicagoans work on the wild side.
	Menace to society: Which urban pest is more disgusting—rats or rats with wings?
	Catch me if you can: Chicago Animal Control officers see a lot of wild stuff on the job—and some of the scariest specimens walk on two feet.
	This place is a zoo: The Roscoe Village cougar taught us we’re not alone out there. From forest preserves to back alleys, the city teems with wild critters. Here’s where to see ’em.
	Skittish invasion: These problematic pests made news when they hit Chicago, but where have they been lately?
	Bird, brained: When our feathered friends bean themselves on tall buildings, a crack team of volunteers swoops in to the rescue.
	Love bites: Regular Joes can have their Fidos. These pet owners prefer to cuddle up with more bizarre beasts.
	Law of the jungle: Which critters can you keep at home without getting in trouble with the pigs? Don’t worry, an elephant is totally fine.
Plus:
	Meet the beetles: We track down Roscoe Mellencamp, the Roscoe Village cougar. What's left of him, anyway.

Time Out Chicago / Issue 173 : Jun 19–25, 2008