India, Oct. 19 -- Smugglers are expanding their operations into the Cauvery, Mudigere and MM hills, where Veerappan once operated. Forest officials seized more than 100 kg of one haul, worth several crores, in a raid. What living gold is being stolen from the forest? Canis lupus pallipes used to be a subspecies. The IUCN now classifies it as a "potential distinct species", by itself. It's listed as Vulnerable, because interbreeding with dogs is diluting its gene pool. Not black, not white. Howl and guess which species? A World Cup qualifier between Wales and Belgium came to a screeching halt. An unexpected intruder ran onto the pitch. Scurrying past defenders. Ignoring the referee's whistle. Think Pied Piper meets Stuart Little. Not a cat. ...