Wildlife

daybreak drinking water...
Lindsay Aerts

UPDATE: Daybreak’s goose was not protecting HER eggs

Now that her eggs have hatched, one goose in Daybreak as loosened her grip on the community.
2 years ago
Boulger Reservoir...
Martha Harris

Boulger Reservoir to be drained for upcoming mining project

The Division of Water Rights says they will drain the Boulger reservoir out of precaution to prevent a dam failure.
2 years ago
A cougar is pictured. A new lawsuit says Utah's law that allows yearlong cougar hunting could lead ...
Sam Herrera

Mountain lion captured in Pleasant Grove

The mountain lion was first spotted in Pleasant Grove on Monday when it had reportedly killed chickens from a backyard coop.
2 years ago
A red fox. Two red foxes tested positive for bird flu in Utah...
Sam Herrera

Two Utah foxes test positive for bird flu in Utah

Utah wildlife officials confirmed that two foxes had tested positive for bird flu. One was found in Murray and the other in Taylorsville.
2 years ago
Bison at Antelope Island State Park. Photo credit: Utah State Parks...
Simone Seikaly

Visiting Antelope Island? Heed these wildlife safety tips

It's very rare that a bison will bother visitors at Antelope Island State Park. These safety tips will help keep it that way.
2 years ago
A black bear...
Adam Small

Utah drought making encounters with black bears more likely

Black bears in Utah might be easier to run into this year as the drought kills off the plants that make up most of their diet.
2 years ago
Group of pelicans on the water. Bird flu was found in pelicans....
Sam Herrera

Bird flu reaches five counties in Utah

Avian flu, commonly known as bird flu, was confirmed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to be spreading through the state.
2 years ago
A black bear on a school field....
Amie Schaeffer

Black bear captured in Morgan County

A black bear wandered the streets in Morgan County. After startling residents, the bear was captured, sedated and relocated to a safer place.
2 years ago
Photo of the ducks SSLPD helped reunite...
Chandler Holt

Ducks in sticky situations saved by first responders

Ducks have been getting stuck in grates and drains. Luckily, police and firefighters have been available to help our quacking friends.
2 years ago
zoo avian flu...
Aimee Cobabe

Avian flu concerns cause Hogle Zoo, Tracy Aviary to move birds inside

After two cases of avian flu were recently discovered in Utah, both Hogle Zoo and Tracy Aviary have moved several species of birds indoor.
2 years ago
Snapping turtle found in St. George...
Waverly Golden

Snapping turtle found in St. George

Officer Alfred found a snapping turtle in a lady's backyard. They are not native to Utah, SGPD has only seen two snapping turtles in the past 16 years.
2 years ago
Two chickens are pictured. Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry like chicken...
Sam Herrera

Second avian flu case confirmed in Utah

Avian flu in Utah was confirmed for a second time. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food advised bird owners to take precautions and monitor their birds for symptoms.
2 years ago
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are making proactive fish stocking changes to lower impacts...
Mark Jones

DWR to make proactive fish stocking changes to lower impact of drought

The DWR is implementing proactive fish stocking changes to minimize the impact of the drought.
2 years ago
animal carcasses in Sevier County...
Devin Oldroyd

Animal carcasses are being left in Fishlake National Forest

The U.S. Forest Service advises people not to leave animal carcasses in the forest.
2 years ago
Photo of Amur Leopard cubs at hogle zoo...
Chandler Holt

Amur leopard cubs at Hogle Zoo make their first appearance

On Christmas day, Hogle Zoo welcomed two Amur leopard cubs. The cubs made their debut Friday morning and will be visible to guests in their exhibit.
2 years ago
buck deer shown --SALT LAKE CITY -- From Saturday until Oct. 29, Utah hunters with the necessary pe...
Mark Jones

DWR asking Utahns to keep dogs on a leash while in the outdoors

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are asking those who head outdoors this spring to keep their dogs on a leash.
2 years ago
bird flu utah bald eagles at farmington bay...
Mark Jones

Tracy Aviary taking precautions to protect birds from avian influenza

Tracy Aviary is working to protect its birds from the Avian Influenza, which was announced Monday by the Department of Agriculture and Food, to have arrived in Utah.
2 years ago
easter egg basket shown, easter spending will be in the billions in the us...
Waverly Golden

Gifting animals for Easter might be a bad idea according to veterinarian

A lot of preparation and education is needed before housing a rabbit, duck, or chick, according to Utah State University's Veterinary school.
2 years ago
Antlers at auction were seized as evidence in poaching investigations...
Waverly Golden

Poached items auctioned off to fund wildlife conservation

The Division of Wildlife Resources will auction off antlers, furs, and other items it seized through poaching investigations.
2 years ago
Utah hunters...
Simone Seikaly

Three new laws impact Utah hunters and landowners

The bills, recently made law by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, affect Utah hunters and their ability to donate meat, use air bows, and kill big game.
2 years ago
bird flu utah bald eagles at farmington bay...
KSL NewsRadio staff

While no signs yet in Utah, avian flu has wildlife officials preparing

Despite no reports of it being in Utah, the avian flu has state wildlife officials keeping a close eye on the spread of the disease.
2 years ago
rattlesnakes in Utah...
Simone Seikaly

Like your tulips, rattlesnakes choose spring to re-emerge

Rattlesnakes are found all across Utah, but when treated with a healthy amount of respect (and knowledge) it's possible to coexist with them.
2 years ago
mill canyon dinosaur tracksite damage...
Becky Bruce

BLM acknowledges crews damaged Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite

Some dinosaur footprints at Mill Canyon suffered minor damage, which the BLM says happened when construction crews worked to replace a boardwalk. 
2 years ago
a large amount of mosquitos pictured at a utah mosquito abatement...
Dan Bammes

Climate change might bring more West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes

Mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus might increase in population because of warmer weather brought on by climate change.
2 years ago