Wildlife

Rattlecam, a camera used by researchers and available to the public, is live streaming again. The camera is near a mega den that is home to as many as 2,000 snakes.

A recent incident involving a bear and two vehicles near Telluride is a reminder to bear-proof your home and be aware that the animal is emerging for the season.

This comes as the insects are rapidly declining and are under consideration for Endangered Species Act protections.

The debate over whether to keep federal protections for grizzlies is “deeply laden in values,” according to one expert.

Nearly $350,000 will be paid out to Colorado ranchers whose livestock were killed or harmed by wolves last year. It’s key part of the state’s wolf reintroduction program, and KUNC investigative reporter Scott Franz has been looking into it. We'll hear from Scott on reimbursing ranchers when wolves kill their livestock, today on In the NoCo.

Some tips for enthusiasts who love seeing unique visitors right outside their windows

A 400-pound bull moose nicknamed "Morty" was found dead outside of Minturn. Locals say the animal had been hanging around the town for the past month or so.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says 15 more wolves are now in the state as part of the revitalization effort for the species. The animals were released in Eagle and Pitkin Counties.

Here’s a scorecard of the wins and losses for threatened species in the West. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Grizzly advocates want the species to be treated as one “metapopulation” — rather than separate islands throughout the Northern Rockies.