Helena musher competing in Race to Sky Helena Independent Record Mark Ibsen prepares for a smooch from one of his sled dogs following a practice run for the 27th annual Race to the Sky, which begins Saturday. To view teams at checkpoints: Camp Rimini, near Helena (Feb. 11) ; Elk Park Finish (Feb.
Fun and Play Are Key to Survival for Bears, Humans and Even Ants ABC News (ABC) Hungry wild polar bear prefers playing with a chained sled dog to eating it. It sounds like a paradox. How could play - defined as "apparently purposeless activity that's fun to do and pleasurable" - be vital for grim survival in such an often ...
