/tags/animals-wildlife Animals/Wildlife en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:37:40 GMT /regional-news/2024-11-05/scientists-want-your-help-to-digitize-historic-data-on-bees In many natural history museums, bee specimens are accompanied by little slips of paper that have details about each specimen, like the species name, who found it, where and when. It’s a treasure trove of data but it needs to be digitized. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:37:40 GMT /regional-news/2024-11-05/scientists-want-your-help-to-digitize-historic-data-on-bees Rachel Cohen /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-22/theres-a-shortage-of-veterinary-care-in-colorado-and-its-affecting-pets-a-possible-solution-is-on-the-ballot Colorado has a shortage of veterinarians. And it’s leading to long wait times at animal hospitals for pets and their owners. But on Election Day, voters will be asked to weigh in on a possible solution. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-22/theres-a-shortage-of-veterinary-care-in-colorado-and-its-affecting-pets-a-possible-solution-is-on-the-ballot In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /regional-news/2024-10-01/invasive-mussels-continue-to-spread-in-mountain-west Quagga or zebra mussels have been detected in every state in the region except for Wyoming and New Mexico. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:37:51 GMT /regional-news/2024-10-01/invasive-mussels-continue-to-spread-in-mountain-west Rachel Cohen /news/2024-09-26/new-litters-of-elusive-highly-endangered-black-footed-ferrets-produced-in-southeastern-colorado State wildlife officials are ecstatic after September survey at May Ranch turns up good endangered species news. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:48:04 GMT /news/2024-09-26/new-litters-of-elusive-highly-endangered-black-footed-ferrets-produced-in-southeastern-colorado Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun /2024-08-30/advocates-sue-usfws-not-protecting-tiny-western-rabbit Conservation groups say they intend to sue the federal government if it doesn’t take steps to protect the world’s smallest rabbit, which is found across the Mountain West. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:05:07 GMT /2024-08-30/advocates-sue-usfws-not-protecting-tiny-western-rabbit Kaleb Roedel /regional-news/2024-08-26/a-forest-service-crew-in-colorado-got-two-new-furry-employees-llamas The ranger district is home to the state’s highest peaks, as well as four wilderness areas where motorized vehicles aren’t allowed. That's where the llamas come in. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:46:36 GMT /regional-news/2024-08-26/a-forest-service-crew-in-colorado-got-two-new-furry-employees-llamas Rachel Cohen /2024-07-19/rio-grande-fish-denied-federal-protections-shrinking-populations The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently denied federal protections for two native fish in the Mountain West with shrinking populations. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:17:51 GMT /2024-07-19/rio-grande-fish-denied-federal-protections-shrinking-populations Kaleb Roedel /2024-07-02/as-avian-flu-spreads-precautions-are-urged-to-protect-dairy-cows-and-the-public-at-fairs-and-shows Avian flu continues to spread in dairy cows with more than 130 herds affected nationwide. Colorado and Idaho have seen the highest number of cases. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:24:26 GMT /2024-07-02/as-avian-flu-spreads-precautions-are-urged-to-protect-dairy-cows-and-the-public-at-fairs-and-shows Rachel Cohen /2024-06-28/the-historic-value-of-gray-wolves-may-be-neglected-in-ecological-research According to a new study, many researchers in western national parks fail to factor in the historic impact of gray wolves. Losing the species led to big spikes in elk and deer populations, which have overgrazed entire ecosystems. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:08:33 GMT /2024-06-28/the-historic-value-of-gray-wolves-may-be-neglected-in-ecological-research Hanna Merzbach /news/2024-06-13/state-wildlife-officials-working-to-increase-awareness-after-series-of-elk-attacks Elk attacks have been on the rise in Colorado in recent weeks. Two of the attacks involved small children just outside Rocky Mountain National Park. The attacks have prompted state wildlife officials to increase awareness around aggressive elk and advise tourists and residents about how to stay safe. The Colorado Sun Editor Lance Benzel joined KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on this story. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:05:51 GMT /news/2024-06-13/state-wildlife-officials-working-to-increase-awareness-after-series-of-elk-attacks Lance Benzel, The Colorado Sun