Wildlife
Mark Jones
Wildlife officials trying to trap bear after it approached a tent above Bountiful
Wildlife experts are attempting to trap a bear after a man says it approached his tent early Thursday morning at a camp site above Bountiful.11 months ago
Mark Jones
Bat found in SLC tests positive for rabies, health expert weighs in
A bat recently found in Salt Lake City has tested positive for rabies. Nicholas Rupp, of the Salt Lake City Health Department, joined KSL NewsRadio to explain why it was tested.11 months ago
LAUREN STEINBRECHER KSL-TV
Rattlesnakes are appearing on Utah trails, around homes later than normal
There has been an uptick in reports of rattlesnakes on trails and around homes. They are coming out later than usual due to wet weather.11 months ago
Michael Camit
Will Utah’s beehives come buzzing back after a long winter and late spring?
A long winter and late spring severely impacted Utah's beehives. Now that temperatures are rising, are bees going to bounce back?11 months ago
Adam Small
Keep eye out for deer and other wildlife near roads, officials say
Wildlife officials are asking people to, as always, keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife during their Memorial Day travels.11 months ago
Mark Jones
UHP urging drivers to be more focused after fatal crash near Farr West
In the aftermath of a crash Wednesday morning that killed three people near Farr West, the Utah Highway Patrol says drivers should stay focused on driving to limit hazards such as deer and other wildlife.11 months ago
Tim Hughes
Should you intervene when wild animals are sick or in danger? Experts say no
Experts say to let nature takes its course with wild animals after a bison calf was put down in Yellowstone over the weekend.11 months ago
Jamiel Lynch
A Florida man’s arm was amputated after he was attacked by a 10-foot alligator
(CNN) — A 23-year-old man has lost his arm after he was attacked by an alligator near a pond behind a bar in southwest Florida early Sunday morning, officials say. “The responding crew treated a male patient who had an above the elbow amputation of his upper right extremity. Bystanders applied a tourniquet to the patient […]11 months ago
Mark Jones
If you see a deer fawn this summer, DWR says leave it alone
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is asking anyone who goes into the mountains this summer to not approach any baby deer or elk that they may encounter.11 months ago
Tim Hughes
Avoiding bear conflicts in Utah’s backcountry
SALT LAKE CITY — If you’re like me you no doubt had at least one morning during our snowy winter where you woke up, looked at the window to find 6-12 inches of new snow in the driveway and decided to simply go back to bed! Turns out we humans are not alone. Utah’s bear […]11 months ago
Elizabeth Weiler
The Beehive state is ranked among worst beekeeping states
Just because Utah is the beehive state doesn't mean it's bee friendly. Specifically, Utah struggles with being friendly for beekeepers.11 months ago
Tim Hughes
Quagga mussels: Utah boaters asked to help fight against invasive species
Quagga mussels are looked for on boats that come out of Lake Powell. Wildlife experts are trying to prevent the aggressive species from spreading.12 months ago
Waverly Golden
Cougar attack in Spanish Fork Canyon
A cougar attack in Spanish Fork Canyon left a 70-year-old man in fair condition, sheriff's office says to be cautious of the area.12 months ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Utah’s wildlife impacted by historic snowfall
The winter and the snow this year have had a big impact on Utah's wildlife. Some animals have thrived while others are hurting.1 year ago
Ben McGonnell
Found a baby bird on the ground? Here’s what to do
While it may be tempting to intervene, it's essential to know the proper steps to ensure the baby bird isn't harmed.1 year ago
Carter Williams. KSL.com
Avian influenza kills 18 condors near Utah, complicates efforts to save endangered species
It's unclear how the first condor became infected but the virus can spread quickly in birds through contact with other birds.1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Deer in Northern Utah struggled through winter, now face a dangerous spring
Deer population numbers in Northern Utah have dropped significantly due to the state's record-breaking winter this year.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah’s not just in flooding season, but rattlesnake season too
Rising temperatures mean rattlesnake season in the Beehive state with an increased chance of encounters, DWR has tips for safety.1 year ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Cougar sightings: how common will they be this spring?
Cougar sightings go up when deer come down the mountain looking for food, as they occasionally lead the big cat into residential areas.1 year ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Fossilized eggs crack open the mysteries of the past
Fossilized eggs and eggshells are a fascinating source of information, illuminating the behavior and diet of ancient creatures and more.1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Epic snow season limiting hunting permits in northern Utah
Because of the abundance of snow, hunting permits for bucks are limited in northern Utah.1 year ago
Heather Kelly
Wildlife rehab center given five months to vacate their current location
Ogden City has issued an eviction notice to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah. The agency must be out of its current location by Sept. 6, 2023.1 year ago
Chris Lau, CNN
Scientists film deepest ever fish on seabed off Japan
Previously, the deepest snailfish ever spotted was at 7,703 meters, while scientists had never been able to collect fish from anywhere below 8,000 meters.1 year ago
