Wildlife
Britt Johnson
Millions raised for habitat restoration in the state
It's been a record breaking fundraising year for habitat restoration here in Utah. The Utah Conservation Permit Program raised a record $4.8 million.18 hours ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Fossil discovery by 11-year-old is the largest known marine reptile, study says
A jawbone found on a beach along the English coast belonged to a newfound species that’s likely the largest known marine reptile.1 day ago
Eric Cabrera
Park City group disappointed in UDOT’s wildlife crossing decision
A Park City advocacy group spent years trying to convince the Utah Department of Transportation to build a wildlife crossing on SR 224, between Kimball Junction and Park City. Now they are trying to figure out why UDOT decided to nix the idea.3 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
‘Rabbit fever’ outbreak believed to be cause of 9 beaver deaths in Utah, wildlife officials say
Utah wildlife officials say that nine beavers and one vole have died in recent weeks from a suspected tularemia outbreak.4 days ago
Sara Smart and Zoe Sottile, CNN
Rescuers in British Columbia pause efforts to save an orphaned orca calf stranded in a lagoon
A team of rescuers has suspended its efforts to save an orca calf that has been stranded for nearly two weeks in a remote lagoon.6 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Who shot, killed bald eagle near Cedar City? $10,000 reward available
A $10,000 reward is available for information leading to the conviction of the perpetrator who shot and killed a protected bald eagle near Cedar City.7 days ago
Kyle Remund
Hogle Zoo announces upcoming baby gorilla
Hogle Zoo has announced the pregnancy of Pele, an endangered western lowland gorilla. Her new baby is expected to arrive this summer.7 days ago
Mariah Maynes
Remaining safe while recreating near rattlesnakes
As temperatures begin to warm, rattlesnakes emerge from their dens. People are also heading outside for activities such as hiking and climbing, increasing the chances of encounters.9 days ago
Zoe Sottile, CNN
Tens of thousands of live salmon fell off a truck in Oregon – and into a creek
When a truck carrying over 100,000 salmon crashed and overturned in Oregon, it almost spelled disaster for the fish aboard.11 days ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Deep-sea expedition captures stunning images of creatures in Pacific mining zone
45-day expedition to the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, which wrapped March 20, documented biodiversity in the abyssal plain.16 days ago
Heather Peterson
Group petitions U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect migratory bird called Wilson’s phalarope
The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect a bird called Wilson's phalarope, under the Endangered Species Act.20 days ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Cows across the country are getting sick with a “flu-like” illness
Utah is altering the requirements for livestock brought into the state after multiple cows across the country have gotten sick with a flu-like illness.23 days ago
Adam Small
The Great Salt Lake’s brine shrimp population looking plentiful
The Great Salt Lake's brine shrimp population is in good shape for the beginning of spring. The number of eggs is up 50% from last year.28 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff
The staff at a Murray business office are worried about a pair of geese
The pair of Canadian geese have been coming around this Murray office for a couple of years now. But now, the female is laying eggs.28 days ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources investigating illegal killings of several wild animals
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is investigating several recent incidents where wild animals were killed and left to waste.30 days ago
PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press
How a wandering white shark’s epic journey could provide clues for protecting them
Great white sharks roam the ocean searching for their favorite food, marine mammals, and were once hunted without discrimination.1 month ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR reminds owners to control pets around wildlife
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reminded people to be careful with their pets around wildlife to ensure everyone's safety.1 month ago
MARY CULBERTSON
Four deer illegally killed, beheaded; DWR asking for help with investigation
The Department of Wildlife Resources says the four buck deer were each beheaded, and the rest of their remains were left to waste.1 month ago
Tim Hughes
Why you should care about the health of Great Salt Lake brine shrimp
Brine shrimp are a major food source for the more than 10 million migratory birds that make a rest stop in the waters of the Great Salt Lake.1 month ago
Associated Press
Hatch watch is underway at a California bald eagle nest monitored by a popular online camera feed
Southern California Mountains has an eagle laying on her eggs while people watch to see the eggs hatch from a video on their devices.2 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Bill would reduce amount of orange Utah hunters must wear
A bill would reduce the amount of orange required by hunters.2 months ago
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com
Rare Utah butterfly lands on list of species at risk of extinction
A petition to list the Utah butterfly as threatened was submitted to the Fish and Wildlife Service more than 10 years ago.2 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Save People Save Wildlife urges creation of wildlife passageway on SR 224
Save People Save Wildlife has urged Park City's council to add a wildlife passageway on S.R. 224 to its 2024 strategic plan. The organization presented its case to the council on February 15.2 months ago
