Should Wolves be Reintroduced in Colorado?
If wolves were reintroduced in our state, would they benefit the environment or be a…
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Exotic and Prohibited Wildlife in Colorado
Coloradans love their pets, there’s no doubt about that. But did you know that there…
Protecting Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat
Last week, according to a press release, Governor Hickenlooper sent a letter to the United…
Summer Wildlife Viewing
Check out Marmot Fest at Staunton State Park this weekend, June 23-24, 2018 and maybe…
Chronic Wasting Disease in Wildlife
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a disease of the brain that affects deer, elk, and…
Time Machine Tuesday: Biodiversity
Did you know that today, May 22, is International Day for Biological Diversity? Biological diversity…
Bears and Bird Feeders
Many Coloradans enjoy feeding birds, especially this time of year when hummingbirds are returning to…
Rattlesnakes are Back – Be Cautious
This is the time of year when many Coloradans are looking forward to getting back…
Citizen Science
Colorado State University’s Natural Resources Economy Lab (NREL), along with several other partners, has developed…
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Here in Colorado we have a number of invasive species that are causing problems because…
Colorado's Canines: Coyotes, Foxes, and Wolves
Coyotes, foxes, and wolves all belong to the scientific Family known as Canidae, or canines…
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado's Bat Caves
Fifteen years ago the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the CSU Natural Heritage Program conducted…
Butterfly Migration
If you love butterflies, this week has been an absolute delight along the Front Range…
Burrowing Owls
The July/August issue of Colorado Outdoors magazine features burrowing owls. These fascinating creatures are much…
Human-Bear Conflicts
If you’ve been following local news lately, you’ve heard that human-bear conflicts are on the…
Colorado Grasslands
On the plains of Colorado, grassland ecosystems provide habitats for many species of plants and…
Spring is Here!
Hooray, today is the first day of Spring! Are you interested in learning about the…
Whirling Disease of Trout
Whirling disease is a parasitic infection that has been affecting Colorado trout since being accidentally…
Mule Deer and Predator Control
Recently Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that they would be embarking on a $4.5 million…
Colorado's Biodiversity
The concept of biodiversity refers to conservation of plant and animal species in their natural…
Time Machine Tuesday: 1903 Bird Protection Act
Yesterday I wrote about humans’ effects on wildlife. This issue is nothing new. In 1903,…