Wildlife

A historic wildfire season in Colorado has seen fish evacuations, hunting license changes and more as wildlife adapts to burning habitat.

Some cottontail rabbits in Fort Collins, have been drawing attention because they have wart-like growths on their faces that look like horns. The rabbits are infected with the relatively common Shope papillomavirus. The virus likely inspired the centuries-old jackalope myth.

The Grassland Conservation Reserve Program allows the Farm Service Agency to pay ranchers to protect grasslands. But the program is facing significant cuts, which can harm wildlife habitat.

Officials expect the bird to be returned to Summit County once it is healthy.

Scientists and local volunteers are participating in a BioBlitz in Louisville. It’s an effort to document every kind of species to understand what's out there and what needs protection.

Federal agents killed 6,421 wild animals at Denver International Airport last year and hazed away more than 130,000 in their quest to protect airplane passengers from wildlife strikes. Despite these efforts, the airport reported a record-high 878 wildlife strikes with planes last year.

CSP is stepping up enforcement in Evergreen at Colorado Highway 74 to help cut down on wildlife collisions.

A pet kangaroo was on the loose in Colorado. Irwin got out in Durango on Monday, prompting a call to police. Officers followed the animal into a backyard and it was all captured on video.

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.