Wildlife
Tim Hughes
A chance to witness nature in Utah
Get a chance to witness Utah's nature as the highly sought after Kokanee Salmon are heading up rivers and streams in Utah to spawn.8 months ago
Sam Herrera
Lawsuit alleges that Utah is failing to protect the Great Salt Lake
The lawsuit, filed by five conservation groups, alleged that the state has failed to get enough water to the Great Salt Lake.8 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Climate change impacting urban animals, expert says
Climate change is impacting the way urban areas function. One researcher provided ways that city planners can make their designs more animal friendly.8 months ago
Zoe Sottile
Mississippi hunters capture longest alligator in state history
A group of Mississippi hunters have broken the state record for the largest alligator ever caught. The alligator is 14 feet and 3 inches long.8 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Two bats found in Salt Lake County test positive for rabies
A bat found at a skate park in Draper has tested positive for rabies, and it was the second bat in Salt Lake County found recently to do so.8 months ago
Allessandra Harris & Devin Oldroyd
As upland hunting season approaches, DWR offers tips and details
Upland hunting season begins next month. That means Utahns will be able to hunt animals in higher mountain areas.8 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Hundreds of bats discovered and removed from Highland High
Utah wildlife officials said nearly 70 bats were hanging around the third floor of Highland High. Nearly150 bats were outside.8 months ago
Associated Press
Researchers have identified a new pack of endangered gray wolves in California
A reported sighting of a wolf in Sequoia National Forest last month led to the discovery of tracks and DNA samples that indicate at least five wolves are living in Tulare County.9 months ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR provides archery safety reminders ahead of fall hunt
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has provided archery safety reminders for the upcoming hunting season.9 months ago
Adam Small
A healthy Great Salt Lake could be bad news for mosquitoes, expert says
Because the Great Salt Lake is so salty, it kills vegetation in the marshlands, which affects Great Salt Lake mosquitoes breeding grounds.9 months ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR says it had over 14,000 boat inspections for invasive species during Pioneer Day weekend
SALT LAKE CITY – The Division of Wildlife Resources said it had 14,885 boat inspections for quagga mussels over the holiday weekend. The DWR said that it decontaminated 355 of the 14,885 boats inspected. According to a press release from the division, the boat inspections were made in an effort to prevent the invasive species […]9 months ago
Ben Winslow, FOX 13
Great Salt Lake trust offers millions for wetland protection
The Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust announced it would fund projects that would protect or restore wetlands around the lake.9 months ago
Clayre Scott
What you should know about rattlesnakes before hitting the trails
These high temperatures are bringing out several cold-blooded natives of the state... rattlesnakes.9 months ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR to host free hummingbird banding event
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free event to learn more about hummingbird banding.9 months ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL-TV
UDOT and USU pilot project protecting Utah’s bumblebees
At the northbound I-15 rest stop in Perry, in Box Elder County, you will find a pollinator garden that spans about 1 acre.9 months ago
Britt Johnson
If you head up into the mountains, watch out for these bites
SALT LAKE CITY — This time of year, The Utah Poison Control Center gets an influx of calls about bites. Rattlesnake and tick bites are especially worrisome because of the venom and disease the animals carry. Rattlesnake bites Pace recommended heading straight to the hospital if you’ve been bitten by a rattlesnake. On the way, […]9 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Antelope Island’s spiders to be celebrated at festival
The western orb spider is the most commonly encountered spider found on Antelope Island.9 months ago
Britt Johnson
How to avoid conflict with bats this summer
UDWR said people and homeowners need to take some precautions now that there is an uptick in bats this summer.10 months ago
Dan Bammes
DWR plans to double the population of declining fish species
The bluehead sucker is a native fish species that lives in the Weber River, and the DWR plans to stock the river next week with fish raised in a hatchery.10 months ago
Dan Bammes
Mosquitos in Utah not likely to spread malaria, according to experts
The mosquitos found in Utah are more likely to be the kind to carry diseases like West Nile virus, not malaria.10 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
New State of Utah Wildland Fire Operations Center coming to South Salt Lake
Forestry, Fire, and State Lands to break ground on a new State of Utah Wildland Fire Operations Center in South Salt Lake.10 months ago
Eric Levenson and Raja Razek
Its 619 lb. marlin ‘mutilated,’ fishing crew misses out on $3 million prize
A fishing crew missed out on prize money of $3 million after the blue marlin was disqualified.10 months ago
Clayre Scott
How to keep wildlife out of your summer garden and landscaping
Utah's wildlife are looking for food and water, and it partially depends on you as to whether they find a tempting option in your yard.11 months ago
