Animal science

Local News

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

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

April 30, 2025

Southwest Life

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Southwest Life

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Southwest Life

Citizen science takes flight with annual bird counts

Christmas tallies boost research and conservation

January 16, 2022

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park sees beavers as a restoration tool

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

January 6, 2022

Local News

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

Southwest Life

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

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks public for input on wolf reintroduction

Feedback will inform reintroduction plans for apex predator

July 14, 2021

Southwest Life

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

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

December 22, 2020

Business

A Durangoan goes from veterinarian to techie

Durango vet thrives building apps for her peers

March 10, 2019

Local News

Animal scientist Temple Grandin shares insights on animal fear, overbreeding

Dogs, horses experience core emotions such as panic, rage and curiosity

October 8, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde migration to New Mexico gets new evidence

Genetic study of domestic turkeys shows a path south

August 13, 2017

Nation & World

Scientists baffled by strange sea creatures near Alaska

This Thursday, June 23, 2016, taken off the Oregon coast, shows a bucket full of pyrosomes. The tropical, filter-feeding spineless…

July 3, 2017

Local News

Six bighorns captured and tagged with GPS collars

Wildlife researchers want to learn bighorn movements

March 22, 2017

Southwest Life

Bayfield woman teaches herd dog clinics at Ag Expo

The Bayfield veterinary technician was one of four clinicians at the expo who taught classes about animal care and training,…

March 20, 2017

Local News

Conditions improve for Spring Creek Basin mustangs

Disappointment Valley’s Spring Creek Basin mustangs and range healthier

February 26, 2017

Nation & World

Forest Service installing cave gates to save bats

made to halt spread of white-nose syndrome

July 9, 2016

Local News

Controversial elk research operation coming to an end

ElkQuest vacating Old Fort property after 13 years

May 29, 2016