Moose

Are moose a native species in Colorado? The answer to that question is more complicated than you might expect. So a University of Colorado scholar dug into centuries of newspaper records and animal remains to find out. We hear about what he found, and what it means for the thousands of moose that live in Colorado now.

Aggressive moose can be a real hazard for hikers in Colorado this time of year. But there are steps you can take to stay safe. For starters, give plenty of room to any moose you encounter on the trail. We’ll learn more about moose in Colorado, and how to stay safe around them.

A moose attack in Winter Park left one person injured. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now sharing a safety reminder to protect people and animals.

Local musician Andy Straus' newly purchased car was totaled from the impact with a moose.

Fall is a great time to enjoy camping and hiking in Colorado. But fall is also a time when many wild animals are either fattening up for winter or looking for a mate – which can make a run-in with an elk, moose or bighorn sheep especially dangerous. Hear tips from a wildlife expert on how to stay safe in the outdoors this season.

Several moose attacks this year in Colorado's high country have raised caution about the presence of wildlife in populated areas. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot reporter John Russell and then read The Steamboat Pilot story at the link below.

Heather Swanson and Ryan Prioreschi monitor wildlife with the City of Boulder. They're standing in knee-high golden grass on a slope where the Rocky…

Chronic wasting disease is crippling deer populations in the Mountain West, around the country and in bordering Canadian provinces. It's not a bacterium…

Rescuers in Colorado hauled a bull moose to safety after it became trapped in a window well.Summit Daily reported Sunday that rescuers first tranquilized…

In wide open spaces like the rural parts of the Mountain West, there's sometimes little known about the secret lives of plants and animals. There are...