Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Zebra mussels are invasive in the state of Colorado. Wildlife officials are working to keep them out.

A bee survey is the process of recording data to track what types of bees live in an area, how abundant they are and how those numbers change over time.

The agency was not aware of the uncollared wolf’s presence in the region until it attacked sheep on at least three occasions between July 20 and Aug. 2

The groups are asking Colorado Parks and Wildlife launch a phased ban of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on state lands to address animal and human health concerns.

Zebra mussel larvae were recently detected in the Colorado River. What does that mean for the 40 million people who depend on the river for drinking water and agriculture in Western states? And what can the state do about it?

An unusual phenomenon has been all over the news and social media this week – rabbits near Fort Collins have been spotted with odd, black growths that look like horns on their faces. Images of the so-called ‘demon bunnies’ are everywhere. So what causes the strange-looking growths, and how are wildlife officials responding?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis talks about the pack’s history and ongoing controversy.

An uptick in pneumonia among bighorn lambs in the Pikes Peak herd has state wildlife officials on alert after this year’s count. Listen to "Morning Edition" Host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel and read the Colorado Sun story at the link below.

The wildlife agency is expanding its K-9 program, using dogs for endangered species work, law enforcement, detecting wildlife and more.

They are the One Ear Pack in Jackson County, the King Mountain Pack in Routt County and the Three Creeks Pack in Rio Blanco County.