Veterinarians and animal shelter officials in Idaho Falls and Alpine are warning cat owners about a rise in cases of a highly contagious feline virus in recent weeks.
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Idaho Fish and Game officials captured and relocated a bull moose after it was spotted in a residential backyard near a hospital in American Falls.
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A young black bear was captured and released in a remote habitat after it was discovered foraging in a Pocatello neighborhood on Monday morning.
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Champs Heart, a local organization committed to providing equine encounters and rides for veterans and children with special needs in the community, received the first Idaho Service Spotlight presented by Senator Jim Risch. The national recognition puts Champs Heart on the map as a community impact organization.
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Idaho is one of only two states left in the U.S. without a cat cafe. Shannon Fox and her fiancé are taking the leap of faith and entrepreneur journey of building “Caturdays208” from scratch: a “two spaces, one roof” business that’s half cafe, half lounge with adoptable cats.
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If you spot a moose wandering through your neighborhood this summer, Idaho Fish and Game says there may be a reason why.
During late spring and summer, the department frequently responds to reports of yearling moose wandering into residential and urban areas at lower elevations.
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In the spring, a raccoon from Pocatello tested positive for canine distemper. Another positive test followed, leading Idaho Fish and Game to investigate the outbreak and animal services to push vaccinations to protect domestic pets.
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A lion that once called the Idaho Falls Zoo home is now a first-time father.
The Pittsburgh Zoo recently shared video of a female African lion cub born to Scarlett and Hondo, a lion that previously lived at the Idaho Falls Zoo before being transferred to Pennsylvania as part of a breeding recommendation through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan.
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An Idaho Falls man and police is looking for answers after a horse was shot sometime between late Saturday evening, across the Sage Lakes Golf Course, near Lewisville Highway.
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YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As warmer temperatures arrive earlier than usual across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, wildlife experts say the current spring conditions are creating a dangerous rise in human-bear encounters heading into the busy summer tourism season. Photo courtesy of Tim O’Leary Bears emerged from hibernation early this spring after a mild winter with below-average
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Healing doesn’t always happen in a traditional setting. For some girls and women, it starts in the saddle. A partnership between Champ’s Heart and Bridle Up Hope gives women the opportunity build confidence, resilience, and inner strength through horsemanship.
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Tucked away at Blackfoot Animal Shelter, 15 tiny Chihuahuas are waiting for their forever home.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — “During the holidays, we do typically see an influx in adoptions, especially before Christmas. People are wanting to get Christmas pets for their families or friends.” said Danyelle Harker, Lead Animal Control Officer at Idaho Falls Animal Control.
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The Pocatello Animal Shelter kicked off its annual holiday pet drive today. The shelter has donation bins around Pocatello and Chubbuck as well as accepts donations at the shelter itself.
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A proper lady name is still TBD (suggestions welcome in the comments). Since then, she has joined playground time, gone on walks with the students, and even follows Lori to work every morning alongside the family’s two dogs.
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Workers at the Idaho Falls Zoo arrived Friday morning to find a new addition.
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“In order for us to continue with an abundant wildlife population, if you want to see wildlife grow, it’s important to let mothers do their job of raising their young and continuing to grow their herds or their flocks,” said Jackson. “When you bring an animal to us, you put that animal in danger.”
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Dr. Charles Peterson, a former professor of herpetology at Idaho State University and affiliate curator of herpetology at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, has launched an exhibition decades in the making to encourage the appreciation and conservation of Idaho’s native snakes.
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On the morning of March 19, Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel responded to a report of three moose wandering in the community of Riverside, about 10 miles west of Blackfoot in Bingham County.
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The ‘Snakes of Idaho’ lecture, hosted by the Idaho Museum of Natural History, will feature Dr. Charles (Chuck) Peterson’s comprehensive exhibit promoting “the appreciation and conservation of Idaho’s native snakes”.
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On the morning of Feb. 4, Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel lethally removed an adult female mountain lion from a Pocatello residential area.
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Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Wednesday, February 5, as Idaho Loves Shelter Animals Day, an initiative aimed at making the Gem State a no-kill state in 2025.
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As cold weather grips the area, people are looking for ways to keep chickens and other outdoor animals warm.
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Since DragonTails Rescue took in their first lizard in 2019, the business of rescuing sick and abandoned reptiles has skyrocketed.
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In a recent Facebook post, the Pocatello Animal Shelter said it is ‘dangerously full’ of dogs.
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Pocatello Animal Services is collecting donations for their annual ‘Holiday Pet Food Drive’ until the end of the year.
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Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why 43 ducks were shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass.
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Unlike other zoos, Zoo Idaho’s native species need little preparation for the harsh cold of Idaho’s winters.
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AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game has given an update on hundreds of dead and sick pigeons found in American Falls. On October 25, a flock of pigeons was dying in the streets of downtown American Falls. People on Facebook speculated that the birds were sick and could spread disease. Idaho Fish
Continue ReadingBy Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — Residents in a small South Carolina town are finding themselves in the middle of a real-life game of Jumanji after 43 monkeys escaped Wednesday from a research facility. The rhesus macaque primates are all still on the loose as of Friday night after escaping from the Alpha Genesis Primate
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Bats have long been misunderstood due to their portrayal in media as blood-thirsty monsters, but in reality bats have an important place in Idaho’s ecosystem. All of Idaho’s fourteen species of bat are insectivores–meaning they only eat bugs–and one bat can eat 4.3 million mosquitos in a year. It is estimated that
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, CNN Dujiangyan, China (CNN) — Two giant pandas are on their way from China to Washington’s National Zoo, kicking off a much-awaited return of the beloved bears to the American capital. Bao Li and Qing Bao, both three years old, left the giant panda research base in Dujiangyan, a city near the
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello Animal Services and Phil Meador Subaru are partnering for the sixth annual ‘National Make a Dog’s Day’ event at the Pocatello Animal Shelter on Saturday, October 12. During the event, the animal shelter will showcase adoptable animals and Subaru will be covering the costs of some adoption fees. Subaru pledged $6,000
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Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct. 30.
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After a harrowing series of events a Pocatello woman’s lost cat was found in Wildomar, California, nearly 900 miles away.
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The Idaho Falls area is home to many feral and outdoor cats, and every year local shelters deal with litters of young kittens who need homes. They call it “kitten season.” Michelle Ziel-Dingman from the Snake River Animal Shelter said, “We have taken in somewhere between 90 and 100 kittens, this kitten season thus far,
Continue ReadingYou’re out for a hike, reveling in glorious nature. Suddenly, you spot a bear. And the bear has spotted you, too. Would you know what to do next?
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Ollie (Inc) debunked common dog wellness myths using research studies and news articles from the AKC and the AAHA.
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eTailPet mapped the exposure of pets to toxins in 2023 using data from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
Continue ReadingPerhaps “birdbrained” isn’t such an insult after all –– crows, the ubiquitous urban bird, can vocally count up to four, the latest research has found.
Continue ReadingBy Kate Golembiewski, CNN (CNN) — Real quick — what did you have for lunch yesterday? Were you with anyone? Where were you? Can you picture the scene? The ability to remember things that happened to you in the past, especially to go back and recall little incidental details, is a hallmark of what psychologists
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez and Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 fires are burning across Canada, with some wildfires forcing evacuations and affecting air quality in Canada and the northern tier of the United States — and experts have noted that pets could be at risk, too. Dr. Gabrielle Fadl of the Bond Vet
Continue ReadingIt’s early morning in Sera Community Conservancy in Northern Kenya and sunlight beats down across this expansive semi-arid landscape.
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Add a new dog or puppy to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home.
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All dogs and cats over the age of three months that reside within the Pocatello city limits must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to their collar at all times.
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The United States has new rules for how dogs are brought into the country, and they go into effect in August. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that it is updating regulations for bringing dogs into the United States in an effort to keep the
Continue ReadingAwards season may be over for human actors this year, but there’s no rest for some of nature’s most audacious thespians.
Continue ReadingLooking for a new little friend to curl up in your lap and purr contentedly? Before you head to the shelter, take heed – not all cat breeds are in it for the long haul.
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One chihuahua puppy abandoned Monday ran out into the highway and was killed, say shelter volunteers.
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Grist reports that outdoor kitten counts are booming, which is bad news for shelters and wildlife.
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Stacker used data from the Westminster Kennel Club dog show and the American Kennel Club to explore trends in Best in Show winners.
Continue ReadingItaly’s Ministry of Health has banned the popular wellness trend of “puppy yoga” amid concerns that the puppies used in the practice could be exploited and mistreated.
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has approved the 2024 hunting seasons.
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Throughout April, over 20 animals from the deer family have been found dead. 16 of them have been moose calves, 1 was an adult moose and at least 4 mule deer have been found to have died from Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease (AHD).
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CitizenShipper compiled info from the Department of Agriculture, State Department, and Department of Travel to find the best, safest ways to move a pet.
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The federal government plans to restore grizzly bears to an area of northwest and north-central Washington.
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As bears become active this spring, remember to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Registration is now open for the 27th Annual “Run with the Big Dogs” event scheduled for Saturday, April 20 The event from The Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter features a 2k walk/run and a 5k run at 9 a.m. at Lower Ross Park. Adult registration (13 or older) costs $50
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Ollie consulted with veterinary experts and dove into dog nutrition research to get to the bottom of what is and isn’t safe for dogs to eat—and why.
Continue ReadingIn a matter of weeks, they will dig their way out from underground, red eyes shining, deafening song filling the air.
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“You have to factor in how many chickens you want, how big you have to build your coop…”
Continue ReadingThe bear scientists shot in the Canadian arctic in 2016 was a biological mystery. It looked like a grizzly bear, complete with long claws and a prominent snout, but most of its fur was white.
Continue ReadingBy Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Ancient glass sponges. A Barbie-pink sea pig sauntering along the seafloor. A transparent unicumber hovering in the depths. These wonders are just an initial snapshot of fantastic creatures discovered 16,400 feet (5,000 meters) beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean in a pristine area that’s earmarked as a site
Continue ReadingBotswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amid a dispute over the import of hunting trophies.
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Due to a federal court decision, wolf trapping seasons in 19 counties are closed effective April 1 and through June 30, 2024.
Continue ReadingDogs can understand that certain words refer to specific objects, according to a recent study, suggesting that they may understand words in a similar way to humans.
Continue Reading The State of Idaho reached an agreement Tuesday with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has committed to revising or removing the ESA listing of grizzly bears in the lower 48 states by January 1, 2026.
Continue ReadingBy Nell Lewis and John Lewis, CNN (CNN) — The largest apex predator in the tropical seas, tiger sharks are notoriously fierce. They can grow to more than six meters (20 feet), have sharp serrated teeth and are second only to great whites in number of reported attacks on people. But in The Bahamas, tiger
Continue ReadingGermany’s beloved sausage dog, the dachshund, could be under threat in the country, its national kennel club said Wednesday, citing a new draft law that looks to prohibit the breeding of dogs with “skeletal anomalies.”
Continue Reading“Peggy and Molly” were a match made for the internet.
Continue ReadingPicture a dolphin. Now imagine one that’s twice the size of a person.
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Zoo Idaho will be open to the public on weekends throughout April with weekday hours resuming May 1.
Continue ReadingWith its striking coloration, the giant panda is an instantly recognizable species.
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Rexburg dog owners say the local dog park needs a cleanup.
Continue ReadingA dog sanctuary in Anne Arundel County is flying to new heights to help senior dogs with another chance at finding a loving home.
Continue ReadingAt one time, tigers lived across the Eurasian continent, from the Caspian Sea to the Russian Far East, south to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Java, and Bali.
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eTailPet consulted authorities like the American Kennel Club, The Humane Society, and vet practices to help you decide which toys to buy based on your pup’s personality.
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It’s official – the city of Blackfoot is getting a new animal shelter. Local News 8 was the first to report plans to build a new shelter were in the works, after talking to Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll last month.
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By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — During the Great American Eclipse of 2017, zoo animals acting strangely took researchers by surprise — the giraffes gathered and broke into a gallop, the Galápagos tortoises began to mate, and the gorillas started to get ready for bed. These odd behaviors were just a few of several anomalies that
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On March 3, visitors skiing on the Specimen Ridge Trail in the north-central part of the park observed the first grizzly bear of 2024.
Continue ReadingBy Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Marine researchers on a mission to record life hidden in the world’s oceans have reported they found about 100 potential new species — including one mystery starlike creature. The expedition team focused its investigation on the 500-mile (800-kilometer) long Bounty Trough, a little-explored part of the ocean off the
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The Conversation looks back at a pioneering ethologist, bird-bander, and ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice, and how her work influenced scientific approaches to animal behavior for Women’s History Month.
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Every night at 11 p.m. sharp, my dog corrals me into my bedroom, and then at 7 a.m. he has his nose in my face ready to start the day — which might be a problem come Daylight Saving Time. When the clocks spring forward an hour on March
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With 2024 expected to be a historic year for cicada emergence, Pest Gnome put together a comprehensive primer on these insects: from which areas of the country will see the greatest number of cicadas to what every homeowner can do to protect their lawn and landscaping.
Continue ReadingA pair of orcas working in concert have been killing great whites along a stretch of South African coastline since at least 2017, plundering the sharks’ nutrient-rich livers and discarding the rest.
Continue Reading The City of Blackfoot is making plans to build a new animal shelter, according to Mayor Marc Caroll.
Continue ReadingHealth officials in Alaska recently reported the first known human death from a virus called Alaskapox.
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A small species of fish that measures no more than half an inch in length is capable of producing sounds louder than an elephant, according to a new study. Danionella cerebrum, tiny translucent fish that live in shallow waters off Myanmar, can make noises of more than 140 decibels,
Continue ReadingIn the thick of a Minnesota winter, it’s not uncommon to see dogs — especially those of the short-haired, sinewy or small variety — sporting outerwear on their neighborhood strolls or jaunts around the state’s many lakes.
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For the first time ever, an Idaho shelter has won the national Home 4 the Holidays contest.
Continue ReadingNewly-discovered fossils have allowed scientists to reveal a 240-million-year-old “dragon” in its entirety for the first ever time, National Museums Scotland (NMS) said in a statement on Friday.
Continue ReadingEerie, fascinating and at times unnerving, whale songs are one of the most mysterious sounds to have been heard reverberating through the ocean.
Continue ReadingBobi the dog, who died last year reportedly at the age of 31, has been stripped of the world’s oldest ever dog title following a review by Guinness World Records (GWR), the organization announced Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — An alligator at a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, needed an emergency procedure late last week to remove dozens of coins from its stomach, zoo officials said. A total of 70 metal coins were found inside Thibodaux, a 36-year-old alligator, according to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. “A plastic pipe was
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It is a time of mourning and grieving at the Idaho Falls Zoo.
Continue ReadingResearchers have found a new way in which great apes are similar to humans: they tease each other.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — He may only have his hind legs, but Mr. Bean was quite the competitor during Sunday’s “Puppy Bowl.” This year was the 20th anniversary of the Animal Planet special, which aims to shed a light on pet adoption. Pups play in a scaled-down football stadium and field in
Continue ReadingFemale leatherback turtles are among the world’s most intrepid creatures, making journeys as far as 10,000 miles after nesting to find food in far-away seas.
Continue ReadingSuperb Owl. No wait, Super Bowl.
Continue ReadingSpiders spin silken webs to capture flies and other tiny prey.
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