Wildlife

First round of public comment reveals divide over Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction is still wide

Colorado wildlife commissioners heard from ranchers and wildlife advocates hoping to influence the draft plan for bringing wolves back to…

January 20, 2023

Birds of prey and hoofed animals among most impacted by human activity in western Colorado

Don’t be fooled by Durango fauna: Most deer aren’t fond of people

December 30, 2022

BLM to conduct plan for Gunnison sage grouse protection

Threatened rare bird is located in Southwest Colorado but declining

December 21, 2022

Bear cubs on the loose

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed

December 15, 2022

Plan calls for 50 northern gray wolves to be released in Colorado over 5 years

Social, political issues will be harder to manage than animals as recovery rolls out on the Western Slope starting in…

December 12, 2022

Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies

Proponents say Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans should consider Mexican gray wolves

December 8, 2022

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comment on 14 elk herd management plans

public may offer input until Dec. 20

November 28, 2022

Officers investigate poaching of 8 deer and elk in San Miguel County

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seek public’s help in investigation

November 22, 2022

Wildlife numbers on the decline in Southwest Colorado, plummeting worldwide

Species threatened locally include Gunnison sage-grouse, Townsend’s big-eared bat and Humpback chub

October 27, 2022

Southwest Colorado has its cast of spiders; some are spooky, most are harmless

homes are tantalizing to certain arachnids with winter on the way

October 19, 2022

Wildlife officials remove 400-pound black bear napping under a deck in Durango

Incident coincides with Alaskan national park’s ‘Fat Bear Week’

October 13, 2022

Vail Resorts rejects town’s $12 million offer for parcel to protect bighorn

A prolonged legal battle now looms as the only resolution

October 6, 2022

Goats provide chemical-free weed mitigation at Pastorius Reservoir

Florida Consolidated Ditch Co. explores using livestock to alleviate impacts of unwanted vegetation

September 27, 2022

Bull moose dies at Keystone ski area after getting tangled in cords

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working with resorts on ways to better protect wildlife

September 20, 2022

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sheds light on state’s 350 most sensitive species

Dashboard highlights leading threats across the state, agency’s progress in protecting them

September 5, 2022

Monarch butterfly placed on international endangered species list, but might it be making a comeback?

Western insect population sees surge in 2021

September 1, 2022

Elm seed bugs are pests; so are the trees that produce their favorite food

invasive species accommodates another

August 18, 2022

Second bat tests positive for rabies in La Plata County

department reminds residents to keep pets up to date on vaccinations, avoid contact with wild animals

August 5, 2022

Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise

Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist

August 5, 2022

Photo: Three moose on the loose in Silverton

Three young moose graze around mine ruins near Cunningham Creek this week northeast of Silverton. Over the years, moose sightings…

August 5, 2022

Rattlesnake activity picked up slightly sooner than usual in Durango area

Venomous bites should prompt fast trip to nearest hospital

August 4, 2022

$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160

Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85%

July 29, 2022

More than 400 wild horses captured in first week of helicopter roundup

effort has drawn criticism from politicians, advocacy groups; feds say mustangs at risk of starvation

July 21, 2022

Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season

Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers

July 21, 2022