Wildlife
Kate Davis
Animal advocates speak against bill that would prohibit feeding stray cats
Animal advocates are weighing in on a proposed bill that would make it illegal to leave out food for stray cats overnight.1 year ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Bird flu under control in Utah, but still a risk
Bird flu in Utah is still affecting wild avian populations. The Division of Wildlife Resources is trying to avoid spreading the illness to domestic birds.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
DWR responds to bull elk stuck on cliff in Provo Canyon
The Division of Wildlife Resources responded to a bull elk stuck on a cliff Tuesday. One individual estimates the elk was stuck 200 ft. above the roadway.1 year ago
Ben McGonnell
Dogs have been chasing wildlife, DWR reminds owners it’s illegal
DWR urges dog owners to leash their dogs. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said one recent incident left an elk injured.1 year ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Hogle Zoo lion makes his prediction for 2023 Super Bowl
Vulcan, a lion at Utah's Hogle Zoo, has correctly predicted the past two Super Bowl champs. Will he get it right again this year?1 year ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
DWR implements emergency state-wide restrictions on shed antler hunting
The Department of Wildlife Resources has implemented emergency state-wide restrictions for shed antler hunting to help protect Big Game in Utah.1 year ago
Adam Small
UHP urges drivers to slow down around elk, other wildlife
SALT LAKE CITY — The area around Foothill Drive and Parley’s Canyon is seemingly gaining popularity among herds of elk, as they have been seen every day since they were first spotted in late January. Unfortunately, the busy roads in that area have led to multiple crashes involving the animals like elk. Now, Utah Highway […]1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Elk herd again on the move near Foothill Drive and Parley’s Canyon
Drivers near Foothill Drive and Parley's Canyon were warned to remain vigilant as officials worked to move the herd.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Four elk killed as herd gets too close to I-215 and I-80
Four elk were killed Wednesday after a herd of elk got too close to I-215 and I-80. Two of the elk were struck and killed by vehicles. The other two had to be euthanized after being hit.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Elk, again, tried to cross roads near I-215/I-80 interchange in SLC
The Utah Department of Transportation reports that a herd of around 40 elk is stranded on the east bench.1 year ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Why is there an increase of wildlife in SLC neighborhoods?
If you've seen an increase of wildlife in your neighborhoods, you're not the only one. Weather patterns are putting animals on the move.1 year ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Herd of elk pushed away from I-80 and moved back into mountains
The animals had moved down the mountain looking for food according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.1 year ago
Mark Jones
DWR providing emergency feed to deer in northern Utah
Biologists with the Utah Division of Natural Resources has begun to provide emergency feed to deer in Rich and Summit counties. The feed is necessary due to the deep snowpacks in northern Utah.1 year ago
Zoe Sottile, CNN
This butterfly was once thought extinct. Now it’s off the endangered species list
The Fender's blue butterfly has fluttered away from the brink of extinction. The species was reclassified from "endangered" to "threatened".1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Choosing what seeds to plant in your garden
SALT LAKE CITY – Sheriden Hansen, extension assistant professor and horticulturist at the Utah State University Botanical Center, joined Maria and Taun on the KSL Greenhouse Show to discuss how she decides what seeds to plant in her garden. “There’s usually a story associated with some of the plants that I select,” Sheriden said. She […]1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Freshwater fish may impact your health, new study reports.
According to a study published in the Journal Environmental Research, freshwater fish in the continental United States contain high levels of PFAs.1 year ago
Holly Yan and Allison Chinchar, CNN
Watch out for falling iguanas over your head
Iguanas are coldblooded animals. And when they get super cold, they have a tendency to topple over from trees and plunge to the ground.1 year ago
Ben Winslow
‘On my watch we are not allowing the lake to go dry,’ Utah’s governor says of Great Salt Lake
This article is published through The Great Salt Lake Collaborative: A Solutions Journalism Initiative, a partnership of news, education and media organizations that aims to inform readers about the Great Salt Lake. SALT LAKE CITY –Governor Spencer Cox said he will not let the Great Salt Lake go dry, pledging new measures to prop it […]1 year ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Avian flu kills wild birds in four more counties in Utah
The avian flu was detected in wild birds in 13 Utah Counties.1 year ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell and Randall Jeppsen
Bird flu causing egg shortage, high prices
An egg shortage is causing steep price increases in local grocery stores. The shortage comes as a result from rampant bird flu in poultry populations.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
Bald eagles make their way to Utah, DWR has four events to see them
As bald eagles make their way to Utah, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has four events for you to see and learn more about the bird.1 year ago
Heather Kelly and Elizabeth Weiler
Utah prairie dogs’ comeback forces change to state management
Populations of the Utah prairie dog have increased 3-fold since they were listed as endangered in 1973.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
UDOT begins environmental study for Kimball Junction area, seeks input
The Utah Department of Transportation, UDOT, is seeking public opinion on an environmental study project in the Kimball Junction area.1 year ago
