Conservation

The numbers are fueling the debate about whether grizzlies should remain protected under the Endangered Species Act.

A 2023 Supreme Court ruling, along with new interpretations from the Trump administration, have limited protections for rivers and wetlands. Colorado is looking to fill in that gap with its own regulatory program.

A new study in the Rocky Mountains has found a steep drop in the number of young American pikas — small, high-altitude mammals known for their distinctive squeaks and rock-pile homes. Researchers say the 50% decline could be an early sign of deeper ecological shifts as the climate warms.

The leaves are down, the trees are bare, and there’s less light every day. That’s why KUNC commentator Peter Moore is firing up his lawnmower, and preparing for spring.

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation in Lyons has treated at least 5,121 animals in 2025, a 20% increase from 2024.

Zombie trees may look alive but are in the process of demise weakening them and increasing risks to people and property

Wildlife and vehicle collisions happen too often in Colorado. So much so, the state is investing tens of millions of dollars to create safe animal crossings. This includes an overpass on I-25 in Douglas County that’s one of the largest in the world. In the third installment of our series Crossing Paths, KUNCs Stephanie Daniel reports, residents in Northern Colorado are stepping up too.

A new study finds the iconic whitebark pine, which spans several Mountain West states, could lose most of its habitat to climate change in the coming decades. Scientists say the loss could impact wildlife – and people.

Climate change could be taking a toll on the smallest creatures in the Mountain West. A new study finds insect populations in one mountain valley have plunged by more than 70% in recent decades. Scientists say this trend could shake the food chain in alpine areas across the region.

A new film in theaters today tells a story about the Colorado River we don’t often hear – that of the plants and animals that rely on its water. The film also incorporates Indigenous perspectives. The director of the film set out to make a vivid portrait of life in the Colorado River Basin.