Wildlife

Despite ice covering a popular reservoir, a recent video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows how otters stay warm in the winter.

Federal land managers are reopening their environmental review of a massive transmission line proposed across Nevada, a move conservation groups say could reshape how energy infrastructure is approved on public lands across the West.

The recent fatal mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day may have people wondering how state wildlife officials manage Colorado’s population of these animals – and what precautions we can take to avoid a dangerous encounter with a mountain lion. We get some answers from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife expert.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it’s looking for ways to make hundreds of wildlife refuges and dozens of fish hatcheries more efficient.

The victim has been identified as Kristen Marie Kovatch of Fort Collins. Officials say her death was a result of a mountain lion attack.

Authorities are investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack after hikers found an unresponsive woman on a trail near Glen Haven.

KUNC's In The NoCo focuses on what makes Northern Colorado such a special place to live. Here are the episodes listeners enjoyed the most this year.

Proponents of Colorado’s wolf restoration program have a tangible way to show off their support while driving. It’s a specialty license plate that reads “Born to Be Wild.” The money it generates helps provide ranchers with nonlethal tools to keep wolves from preying on their livestock. And so far the license plate has been a success – even in places that said “no” to wolves at the ballot box.

Conservationists say the plans for managing the declining species could push them closer to extinction.

A leading conservation organization says owls need a little help along the Front Range– and they've created a program to get Colorado homeowners involved in the effort. The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies wants residents to build boxes in their backyards where owls can live. Find out why, and how people are getting involved.