Animal science

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

April 30, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth for first time ever

Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth for first time ever

Experts: Proof clones can reproduce safely is key to restoration of endangered species

November 6, 2024 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

CPW to celebrate 125th anniversary with reopening of Durango Wildlife Museum

CPW to celebrate 125th anniversary with reopening of Durango Wildlife Museum

Reintroduction of lynx is among local field office’s accomplishments over last century

June 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Adult education

Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

May 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado

Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado

Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness

May 10, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies

March 31, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Gray fox in La Plata County tests positive for transmissible disease

Gray fox in La Plata County tests positive for transmissible disease

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to vaccinate pets, avoid contact with wild animals

February 8, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?

What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?

Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers

January 29, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Citizen science takes flight with annual bird counts

Citizen science takes flight with annual bird counts

Christmas tallies boost research and conservation

January 16, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Mesa Verde National Park sees beavers as a restoration tool

Mesa Verde National Park sees beavers as a restoration tool

‘ecological engineers’ are key to enhancing riparian waters along Mancos River

January 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn

Southwest Colorado will send a surplus of eggs to supplement other hatcheries in state

December 23, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

In Colorado’s rivers, genetic research helps rainbow trout rebound

In Colorado’s rivers, genetic research helps rainbow trout rebound

CPW’s approach to fighting whirling disease could be a model for the future

November 18, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks public for input on wolf reintroduction

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks public for input on wolf reintroduction

Feedback will inform reintroduction plans for apex predator

July 14, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life

December 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter