Wildlife
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah Division of Natural Resources wants to combine police agencies
The Utah Division of Natural Resources is seeking to combine its four law enforcements agencies into one unit.2 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Mountain lion spotted at USU on Tuesday was found, captured
The mountain lion was first spotted on the USU campus, lounging in a tree near the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.3 months ago
GABRIELLE SHIOZAWA
LISTEN: Utah’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facility faces uncertain future
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah has to vacate, and only has a few weeks to find new digs.3 months ago
Tim Hughes
Antler shed season is open in Utah for 2024
We're one week into the annual shed antler and gathering season in Utah, and it's estimated 20,000 people will participate through mid-April.3 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Utah Cutthroat Slam funds three conservation projects
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has announced three conservation projects for Utah's native cutthroat trout population. They were all funded by the Utah Cutthroat Slam.3 months ago
Adam Small
Can replacing a pipeline save water and combat avian botulism on Great Salt Lake? A new proposal thinks so
One West Haven lawmakers wants to allocate $10 million to replace a 90-year-old pipeline that runs through Ogden Canyon.3 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Delta Chamber of Commerce to host Snow Goose Festival
Those attending the Snow Goose Festival this year can expect to see as many as 20 thousand of the animals.3 months ago
Adam Small
Warmer weather could be contributing to mountain lion sightings
According to state wildlife officials, the warmer weather could be playing a part in why some people in Eastern Salt Lake County are reporting mountain lion sightings.3 months ago
Derrick Jones
Mountain lion sightings in Cottonwood Heights prompt warning
Cottonwood Heights residents were alerted to mountain lion sightings in the area which prompted a reminder about dangers of cougars.3 months ago
Tom Odula
A rhino got pregnant from embryo transfer, in a success that may help nearly extinct subspecies
A northern white rhino subspecies was able to conceive via embryo transfer in Kenya. Only two northern white rhinos are left in the world.3 months ago
Derrick Jones
Pygmy rabbit faces endangerment as Sagebrush Sea dwindles
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says that the pygmy rabbit needs protection under the Endangered Species Act.3 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Wildlife officials seeking clues after illegal killings of two mule deer
The mule deer, a doe and a yearling buck, were reportedly killed by shots from a .22 caliber firearm, between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5, 2024.3 months ago
Waverly Golden
Over 1,000 fish and wildlife illegally killed in Utah during 2023
According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, 2023's numbers were slightly lower than 2022's numbers.4 months ago
Tim Hughes
Bighorn sheep nursery moves to new Utah home
The Division of Wildlife Resources needed a disease-free space for the bighorn sheep population to have a healthy "feeder herd."4 months ago
Emma Keddington
Utah conservation research to get boost from new tech
A migration tracking system will gather data on the movements of birds, bats, and insects and will aid Utah conservation efforts.4 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
How the Endangered Species Act has affected Utah’s wildlife
Wednesday marks 50 years since the Endangered Species Act became law. That meant special protections for much of Utah's wildlife.4 months ago
Peter Johnston
DWR calls on city police to help with urban deer
The Division of Wildlife Resources is authorizing city police to help with the urban deer population, hoping to reduce auto vs. deer accidents.4 months ago
Allessandra Harris
Recently reintroduced Colorado wolves could find their way into Utah
Wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act, meaning they are illegal to kill and trap in Utah.4 months ago
MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON
Men charged with killing eagles to sell on black market
A federal grand jury indictment says two men killed about 3,600 birds during a "killing spree" on Montana's Flathead Indian Reservation and elsewhere.5 months ago
Emma Keddington
Recent footage has the DWR explaining when to report a neighborhood mountain lion sighting
The DWR said the people should report a mountain lion in their neighborhood when the animal is aggressive or has been spotted multiple times.5 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Feds give Utah $5.5M to build wildlife crossings near Kanab
A UDOT wildlife expert discusses building successful animal crossings to reduce collisions with vehicles.5 months ago
Derrick Jones
Hogle Zoo mourns death of Priya, a red panda
This news comes after the zoo had placed her on veterinary advisement, after which, her condition became critical over the next few days.5 months ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell and Sam Herrera
26 cases of chronic wasting disease found in Utah since July
he Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says chronic wasting disease was first detected in Utah in 2002. It affects deer, elk and moose.5 months ago
