Wildlife
Matthew Brooks
UPDATED: Fire crews work to contain multiple fires
Wildfires in Utah and Beaver counties are reaching a level of containment as firefighter crews throughout the holiday. Officials have not called for any evacuations.5 years ago
CNN
Cockroaches are becoming immune to insecticides. Have a great day.
It's only a matter of time before the cockroaches rise up and conquer us all. They are growing stronger and more resistant to insecticide.5 years ago
MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press
Japanese whalers bring home 1st commercial catch in 31 years
Japanese whalers returned to port Monday with their first catch after resuming commercial whaling for the first time in 31 years, achieving the long-cherished goal of traditionalists that is seen as largely a lost cause amid slowing demand for the meat and changing views on conservation.5 years ago
By Michelle Lou, CNN
Environmentalists removed more than 40 tons of trash from the Pacific — and it barely made a dent
Environmentalists have removed more than 40 tons of plastic from the Pacific Ocean. It's estimated that 1.15 to 2.41 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year.5 years ago
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press
Baby lobster numbers spell trouble for shellfish population
Baby lobsters are raising questions about what the valuable shellfish's population will look like in several years.5 years ago
Associated Press
Hiker missing for a week in California mountains found alive
A hiker who was missing in the mountains north of Los Angeles for a week was found alive on Saturday.5 years ago
CNN
Crocodiles and alligators were once vegetarians, Utah researchers say
Researchers who study prehistoric specimens have found a surprising secret: Crocodiles and alligators, it seems, were once vegetarians.5 years ago
Associated Press
Group wants grizzly bears restored to more US states
Grizzly bears are protected as a threatened species outside Alaska. An estimated 1,900 bears live in portions of the west, but not (currently) Utah.5 years ago
CAMI MONDEAUX
UDOT troubled with humans on wildlife bridge
The wildlife bridge over I-80 is seeing positive results, says the Utah Department of Transportation after recent video evidence of animals using the crossing. The $5 million project was designed to allow animals to cross the area without interfering with car traffic below. The only problem: humans are beginning to use it.5 years ago
Leah Asmelash and Melissa Gray, CNN
Florida sheriff’s deputy detained a tortoise for blocking the road. He got away with a warning and a selfie
Florida law enforcement detained a slow-moving Florida native after the suspect refused to clear the road when asked.5 years ago
Associated Press
Wet spring means a bad summer for mosquitoes in Utah County
An extremely wet spring in Utah County is expected to bring a monster summer for mosquitoes.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Baby California condor spotted near Arizona-Utah line
A baby California condor has been spotted in far northern Arizona. The Peregrine Fund says one of its biologists confirmed the nestling last week at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.5 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Bear euthanized after scratching a tent and a boy on a scouting trip
The bear believed to be responsible was located in Hobble Creek Canyon hours later, and put down because it showed a lack of fear of humans.5 years ago
JERRY HARMER and PITCHA DANGPRASITH Associated Press
Thai vets nurture lost baby dugong with milk and sea grass
A baby dugong, a large ocean mammal, that has developed an attachment to humans after being separated from its mother and getting lost off southern Thailand is being nurtured by marine experts in hopes that it can one day fend for itself.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources gets new furry officers
K-9 Officers Cruz, a black lab, and Carlo, a chocolate lab, are the department's newest conservation officers, ready to help find wildlife violators.5 years ago
Matthew Brooks
What to do if you encounter a dangerous animal in the wild
A potentially tragic event with a miraculous result led Dave and Dujanovic to look deeper into what we all can do when we encounter dangerous wildlife.5 years ago
Associated Press
Eagle chick seen on internet cam dies after California storm
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Late season rain and snow were apparently too much for a bald eagle chick in a Southern California forest nest watched by a popular internet camera . The death of the chick named Cookie was announced Monday by the environmental advocacy group Friends of Big Bear Valley and the San Bernardino […]5 years ago
Associated Press
Toxic plants suspected of killing cows in Four Corners
Ranchers suspect toxic plants, used in Navajo and Hopi religious ceremonies, are have killed more than a dozen cows in the Four Corners region.5 years ago
Associated Press
Family of woman mauled by lion pushes for new regulations
BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Alex Black came face to face with an escaped lion when she was just 10 days into her unpaid internship at a private animal sanctuary. The 22-year-old had been preparing deer meat to feed the big cats, and suddenly found herself alone, staring down the lion in a place where it […]5 years ago
Associated Press
More than 30 dead deer found near landfill in Utah
The deaths came to light after hikers shared photos on social media of dead deer strewn across a road near Three Mile Canyon Landfill in Coalville.5 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Elephant hunting is legal again in Botswana
The nation of Botswana has lifted a ban on elephant hunting. The ban has been in place since 2014. The president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, set up a committee in February to explore the possibility of lifting the ban. The committee came to the conclusion that the legal hunting of elephants would benefit the nation. The […]5 years ago
Jay Mcfarland
JayMac on science: Will we be able to regrow an arm one day — but should we?
If we can imitate the best in nature, should we?5 years ago
Associated Press
More protection sought for rare poppy found in southern Utah
Experts say the bearclaw poppy can only blossom in specific geological conditions. Those conditions can be found in the St. George area.5 years ago
