Wildlife
CNN
Why Australia has declared war on feral cats
By 2020, the government wants to kill two million free-roaming cats, a large chunk of the total feral cat population, which is estimated to be between 2 and 6 million.5 years ago
Associated Press
Some horse advocates buck at new plan to save wild mustangs
The proposal would eliminate the threat of slaughter for thousands of free-roaming horses primarily by spending millions of dollars on expanding fertility controls on the range.5 years ago
CNN
Suspected rhino poacher killed by an elephant, eaten by lions
Only a skull and trousers remained after a suspected rhino poacher was killed by an elephant and then eaten by lions in South Africa's Kruger National Park.5 years ago
Mary Richards
I-80 wildlife overpass a work in progress
It looks like fewer cars are hitting wildlife along I-80 through Parleys Canyon, but transportation officials won't know for sure until they get more data.5 years ago
Associated Press
Utah officials: March means more encounters with wildlife
Wildlife officials say the approach of spring means Utah residents of cities along the Wasatch Front can expect more close encounters with wild animals.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Another mountain lion spotted in Salt Lake County
Wildlife officials are surprised at the number of mountain lion sightings along the Wasatch Front this winter as another was spotted in Bluffdale Wednesday.5 years ago
Todd Fooks
Cougar leaves mark on Herriman driveway
A Utah family has some new driveway art, courtesy of a cougar that prompted a lock-out at two nearby schools while scaring neighbors.5 years ago
Associated Press
Misbehaving Utah officers given leniency, audit finds
Utah officers caught committing misdeeds on the job receive more lenient punishments than law enforcement in six other states, a new state report found.5 years ago
Mark Jackson and Mary Richards
Avalanche near Vivian Park closes Provo Canyon
Crews triggered an avalanche Thursday night in a closed stretch of Provo Canyon. The Canyon was closed around 6 p.m. before about 30 feet of snow piled up across all lanes near Vivian Park. No one was hurt.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Backcountry avalanche danger expected to rise
Gordon says dangers of an avalanche will rise significantly through the day Thursday, and elevate to high by Friday. He says that means both human-triggered and natural avalanches are likely in the backcountry.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Sea lion at Hogle recovering after eating sock
The zoo says in a Facebook post that animals like their sea lion can die from eating foreign objects and that staff can help you find your items no matter how small.5 years ago
Mary Richards
New wildlife bridge comes with cameras, warnings
UDOT’s natural resource manager, Matt Howard, says the four cameras will be motion-detecting. UDOT plans to release clips of the crossings to the public.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah: inspect live Christmas trees for invasive insects
Most of the Christmas trees sold in Utah come from out of state, and invasive insects like gypsy moths and pine shoot beetles can be hidden in the boughs.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Wildlife bridge crossing opens over I-80 in Parleys Canyon
A new, one-of-a-kind wildlife overpass bridge is now open across I-80 in Parleys Canyon to help deer, elk and moose steer clear of highway drivers.5 years ago
By DAN JOLING, Associated Press
Alaska moose poacher fined $100,000, sentenced to jail
Aaron Peterson, an assistant attorney general who prosecuted the case called this the case one of the most egregious poaching events ever seen by Alaska state wildlife troopers.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Avalanche hazard ‘considerable’ as weekend winter storm hits
The threat of an avalanche is “considerable,” but could get elevated to "high" depending on how much snow falls and where it falls says forecaster Greg Gagne who rates the avalanche danger as considerable on the shady slopes in the high elevation areas above Salt Lake and Provo.6 years ago
KSL NewsRadio
Oh, my darlin’! Meet Clementine, Hogle Zoo’s new Zebra
"The other foals stayed pretty close to the barn on their first day on Savanna. But Clementine ran all the way to the west end right near the lions. She's so brave and loves to explore."6 years ago
Mark Oliver
“I shot a whole family of baboons,” Idaho Fish and Game commissioner boasts
Blake Fischer, an Idaho Fish and Game commissioner, killed at least 14 exotic animals and bragged about it online. Now many are calling on his resignation.6 years ago
Mark Oliver
How someone’s pet goldfish destroyed an entire ecosystem at Maple Lake
Maple Lake has become overrun with a goldfish infestation. The only solution now, experts say, is to clear out the lake and start over again.6 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Feral dog still loose in WVC livestock attacks
West Valley officials think the feral dog, an Akita-German Shepherd mix, has killed goats, chickens and even a 6-foot-tall Alpaca.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Many evacuated residents return home from Pole Creek, Bald Mountain Fires
UTAH COUNTY — Two whole towns that were evacuated for the fires in Utah County got to go back home Saturday, when the evacuation order lifted for Woodland Hills and Elk Ridge. Elk Ridge resident Christi Nebeker and her family stayed with friends for 9 days. “We just smile and say, what an experience,” she […]6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah wildfires causing havoc for cattle owners
Fire analysts say the Bald Mountain and Pole Creek fires are the kinds of disasters from which some cattle owners may not ever recover.6 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Cougar sightings in Utah on the rise
The number of cougar sightings is up this year and wildlife experts want you and your family to stay safe.6 years ago
