Wildlife

(Katrina Morales)...
Mary Richards

Murray woman spends 2 hours a day feeding up to 150 feral cats

A Murray woman is taking care of 150 feral cats on the streets every day. 
3 years ago
Jones Hole Creek...
Dan Bammes

Trout disease turns up in prime fishing spot in eastern Utah

The parasite that causes whirling disease in trout and salmon has turned up in Jones Hole Creek, a prime fly fishing stream in eastern Utah.
3 years ago
salmonella outbreak...
Simone Seikaly

Salmonella outbreak killing Utah songbirds, what you can do

A salmonella outbreak among birds can be linked to bird feeders which officials say should be removed and thoroughly cleaned.
3 years ago
coyote sighting reported at the university of utah, pictured here, Gov. Cox signs bills for $1 mill...
Ryan Meeks

Coyote sighting reported at the University of Utah campus

Saturday evening, University of Utah police responded to a coyote sighting on campus and confirmed that two coyotes were spotted in the area.
3 years ago
Dog on Fire...
Colby Walker

UPDATE: Police arrest man suspected of burning ex-girlfriend’s dog

Police have arrested a suspect they say severely injured a dog by setting it on fire in Magna near 9400 W and the N. Frontage road by I-80.
3 years ago
This Feb. 13, 2021 photo provided by Erik Stevens shows a bear track in the Alaska in the backcount...
MARK THIESSEN Associated Press

Alaska woman using outhouse attacked by bear, from below

An Alaska woman had the scare of a lifetime last weekend when using an outhouse in the backcountry. She was attacked by a bear, from below.
3 years ago
northern pike utah lake...
KSL News Staff

If you catch a Northern Pike in Utah Lake, kill it if it isn’t tagged

Concerned about the effect Northern Pike will have on other fish in Utah Lake, the DWR advises anglers to kill the invasive species if it is not tagged.
3 years ago
(KSL TV)...
Mark Jackson

West Jordan snowmobilers stuck in the snow rescued

  Search and rescue crews were out late Thursday night in an attempt to rescue three snowmobilers who accessed the hills via a trail west of 7800 south in West Jordan. 
3 years ago
Thousands of Atlantic green sea turtles and Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffering from cold stun are ...
The Associated Press

Thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles being rescued in Texas

People have taken thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles to a convention center in South Texas in hopes of saving them during the unusually chilly weather.
3 years ago
Bald Eagles...
Mary Richards

Heart of Utah: Become a bird nerd by spotting bald eagles this February

February is a great month to see bald eagles and other majestic birds in Utah. Here are the best places to find them in action.
3 years ago
Western lowland gorilla, Winston, at San Diego Zoo Safari Park...
Madeline Holcombe and Cheri Mossburg, CNN

San Diego Zoo gorillas make full recovery from Covid-19

      (CNN) — Several gorillas are back in public view for visitors at the San Diego Zoo after making a full recovery from Covid-19, according to an update from the zoo. Eight western lowland gorillas caught the West Coast variant of the virus, despite employees adhering to all recommended biosecurity precautions, zoo officials said. A […]
3 years ago
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2008, file photo, Uno, a 15-inch beagle, poses with his trophy after winnin...
GINGER TIDWELL and BEN WALKER Associated Press

Good dogs! 20 years of covering Westminster Kennel Club show

To every sport, there’s a season, a spot on the calendar that fans mark for the big event. World Series, October. College hoops, March. Indy 500, Memorial Day. For dog owners, it’s right around Valentine’s Day.
3 years ago
cat shelters...
Cami Mondeaux

Stray Cat Strut: Two teens build shelters to help community cats

Anagha Rao and Emily Keller, two students at Skyline High School, built 24 shelters to keep stray cats warm during the Utah winter.
3 years ago
Water Supply...
Madeleine Porter

Delays in watering this spring may affect water supply in Utah

Utah Division of Water Resources officials suggest delaying watering your lawns in the spring because it may affect the water supply in Utah.
3 years ago
Cougar Family home...
Madeleine Porter

Cougar accidentally breaks into family home in Millcreek

A cougar accidentally broke into a family home in Millcreek, Utah, when it saw its reflection in a glass door.
3 years ago
This photo released by Nadia Tugwell, shows a koala inside Tugwell's car in Adelaide, Australia on ...
ROD McGUIRK Associated Press

Koala rescued after five-car pileup on Australian freeway

A koala has been rescued after causing a five-car pileup while trying to cross a six-lane freeway in southern Australia.
3 years ago
TSA Dog calendar...
Colby Walker

TSA calendar spotlights working dogs that keep airports safe

The TSA has released its annual calendar, and this year it features the hardworking dogs that help keep airports safe.
3 years ago
FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2021, file photo released by Kevin Celli-Bird, a pigeon with a blue leg ban...
ROD McGUIRK Associated Press

Fake US leg band gets pigeon a reprieve in Australia

A pigeon that Australia declared a biosecurity risk has received a reprieve after a U.S. bird organization declared its identifying leg band is fake.
3 years ago
Utah Wildlife animals poached...
Colby Walker

Utah reports 1,056 animals illegally poached last year across state

Conservation officers with the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources reported on Monday that a total of 1,056 animals were illegally poached in 2020.
3 years ago
COVID-19 ferrets...
JONEL ALECCIA Kaiser Health News

Endangered ferrets get experimental COVID-19 vaccine in Colorado

About 120 ferrets at the National Black-footed Conservation Center near Fort Collins, Colorado, got the vaccine in late summer.
3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux

Zion ranked 4th most visited national park, as Utah ranks in top 20

A survey shows Zion National Park has been ranked the 4th most visited national park in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago
STOCK PHOTO - A sleeping koala.

Enrico Carcasci | Unsplash...
Jack Guy, CNN

Curious koala sneaks into Australian home and climbs Christmas tree

A lost koala decided to get into the Christmas spirit after wandering inside an Australian home and climbing the Christmas tree.
3 years ago
Utah swan hunt 2020...
Simone Seikaly

Utah swan hunt closes early for 2nd year in a row

For the second year in a row, the Utah swan hunt has ended early because the federal limit of 20 swans was reached early.
3 years ago
Utah Monolith missing...
Madeleine Porter

The mystery of the Utah monolith found in the desert

The mystery of the silver monolith found in the Utah desert has everyone screaming "extraterrestrial". However, the mystery still remains.
3 years ago