This man and his dog spent seven years walking around the world
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Very few people attempt to walk around the entire world, and even fewer actually manage to complete the journey. On May…
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Officials remind us to respect bears to avoid conflict
Amid more reports of bear attacks, officials are asking us to respect and recognize how to deal with…
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F&G biologists work to protect a popular Yellowstone cutthroat fishery from pelican predation
Blackfoot Reservoir, located about 40 miles east of Pocatello, is home to two divergent, yet symbiotic, conservation stories that have been playing…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue closed due to COVID-19
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue reports one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19, so the shelter will be closing to the public…
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Mustang Mania show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park
The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will return to Nampa on July 1 -2, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse…
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Hiker hospitalized after grizzly bear mauling in Wyoming
A hiker has been hospitalized after being mauled by a bear, believed to have been a grizzly, in the mountains of northwestern Wyoming, the state’s…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter offering $10 microchips ahead of July 4
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter (IFAS) is offering discounted microchipping services.…
Continue ReadingFlorida conservationists capture 215 pound python, the heaviest found in the state
She’s massive, invasive and covered in scales: A record breaking 215-pound, 18-foot-long Burmese python has been captured in…
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Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity
Stacker highlighted the most popular dog breeds based on data from the American Kennel Club. Which of these most popular dog breeds is your…
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5 ways to improve your dog’s oral health
Your dog’s oral hygiene is essential. Native Pet compiled a list of ways to help dog owners improve their pets’ oral…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand celebrates Māori New Year as an official public holiday for the first time
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN For the first time, New Zealanders are enjoying an official public holiday this June 24 to celebrate Matariki — also…
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Teton Canyon closed to tent camping due to aggressive bear
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is issuing a temporary closure to all camping except for hard-sided vehicles up Teton Canyon due to an aggressive…
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$0.50 admission for fathers at Idaho Falls Zoo this weekend
In a way to say Happy Father’s Day, this weekend the Idaho Falls Zoo is letting dads in for only 50…
Continue ReadingHow zoology got female animals all wrong
By Katie Hunt, CNN The stereotypes of dominant male and docile female creatures have shaped zoology since the time of Charles Darwin. This…
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F&G alerts hunters and recreationists of a confirmed grizzly sighting north of Salmon
Idaho Fish and Game officials have confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the North Fork area north of Salmon, an area not typically known for having…
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F&G staff euthanize fish at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery to minimize spread of disease
Idaho Fish and Game staff at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery euthanized about 188,000 young rainbow trout after the fish contracted a viral disease…
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Half-price dog and puppy adoptions from Pocatello Animal Shelter while funds last
While funds last, Friends will cover 50% of the adoption cost from the City of Pocatello’s Animal Shelter.…
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143 sheep killed fleeing from wolves in southwestern Idaho
An attack by two wolves panicked a flock of sheep and 143 died after they ran into a steep gully where they were crushed and suffocated, Idaho…
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US wildlife agency to consider protecting Yellowstone bison
A wildlife agency that lost key court rulings over its denial of petitions to protect Yellowstone National Park bison will undertake a comprehensive…
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Wyoming free fishing day is June 4
Each year Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week as a free fishing…
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Zoo Idaho annual free-day postponed
The annual free day at Zoo Idaho is being postponed.…
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States with the most dinosaur fossils
Just in time for Dinosaur Day June 1, Stacker looks at the states with the most dinosaur fossils with help from the Paleobiology Database. Seven…
Continue ReadingGreat whites may have doomed the biggest shark that ever lived, fossil teeth reveal
By Katie Hunt, CNN Megalodon, the giant shark that lived more than 23 million years ago and was inspiration for the movie “The Meg,” was…
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Judge orders US to decide if wolverines need protection
A federal judge has given U.S. wildlife officials 18 months to decide if wolverines should be protected under the Endangered Species Act, following…
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Pocatello Animal Services receives donation for spay and neuter program
On May 11, Pocatello Animal Services received a sizable donation from Harold and Rosemarie…
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Zoo STEAM event
Several classrooms of local second graders migrated to the “STEAM” event going on at the Idaho Falls…
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New details released about reported animal abuse and fire investigation at local farm
On Thursday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies received a report of possible animal abuse at a farm located on Kathleen St. north of Idaho Falls…
Continue Reading Grizzly sow and yearlings euthanized in Island Park after aggressive behavior towards humans
Fish and Game in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a sow grizzly and two yearlings in Island Park on Wednesday after the…
Continue Reading Grizzly sow and yearling euthanized in Island Park after becoming food-conditioned
On Saturday, Idaho Fish and Game in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a sow grizzly and a yearling male after they had…
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Cats available for adoption in Boise
Stacker compiled a list of cats available for adoption in Boise, Idaho using listings from…
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During the spring wildlife baby boom, young animals are better off left alone
Spring is here, and so is the peak of baby wildlife…
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The great antler auction
Jackson’s great antler auction has made it’s live return after the…
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Debunking common pet food myths
Misinformation in the pet food market abounds. To help determine fact from fiction, ManyPets researched 10 of the most common misconceptions around…
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F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to avian influenza
Avian influenza is infecting birds across Idaho, and Idaho Fish and Game is aware of numerous cases of wild bird die-offs.…
Continue Reading6 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day
By Katie Hunt, CNN There is a lot to love about bees. They are crucial to growing many of our favorite and healthiest foods as they move pollen from…
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Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies clinic May 21
Pocatello Animal Services will be hosting a rabies clinic Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2…
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Traveling Totem Poles advocate for environmental protection
Two traveling Totem Poles made it to the Fort Hall Reservation…
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Most popular guard dog breeds
Canva Most popular guard dog breeds Two guard dogs sitting behind a private gate Canva #23. Belgian Laekenois A Belgian Laekenois jumping an obstacle…
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IFPD welcomes new potential K9
The Idaho Falls Police Department welcomed a new potential K9, Skadi, a 6-month-old Belgian Malinois…
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5 cost-saving ways to keep your pets healthy—and happy
Taking a preventative approach to pet health issues saves pet owners time and money. Native Pet put together a list of key areas to focus on to save…
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BLM seeks comments on proposed wild horse management plan for southwest Idaho
s part of its mission to manage and protect wild horses and burros on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking input from the…
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Snake River Animal Shelter receives donation
Wackerli Subaru has generously donated a $16,270 check out to the Snake River Animal…
Continue ReadingWhy do sleeping dogs look like they’re running? Experts weigh in
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN June seems to dream of pursuit. After the long-haired German shepherd settles down for a nap, her floofy, low-slung limbs…
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Common health problems for popular dog breeds
Our pet dogs are more than friends, they’re family. ManyPets analyzed common health problems among the American Kennel Club’s most popular dog…
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Officials issue warning as elk calving season begins soon
Yellowstone National Park officials have issued a warning as elk calving season will begin…
Continue ReadingPuppies in training get opera experience
By Libby Smith Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Opera Colorado is in dress rehearsals for…
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5 statistics about the pet insurance industry in America
ManyPets compiled a list of the top five findings from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s most recent State of the Industry…
Continue ReadingMummified bird could unlock new ways to experience museum exhibits
By Maxime Tamsett, CNN It all started with a report of two mummies in a university closet. Carol Anne Barsody, a graduate student in archaeology at…
Continue ReadingEmperor penguins have an unlikely robot ally as they face threats at the edge of the world
By Ashley Strickland, CNN We all need room to roam. It’s instinctual to crave the freedom of having our own space to thrive. The same is true…
Continue Reading‘Fish lizard’ fossils found in Swiss Alps belonged to some of the largest creatures that ever lived
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The fossils of giant, extinct marine reptiles have been found in an unlikely place: within the high altitudes of the Swiss…
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking study reveals the most threatened reptile species
By Katie Hunt, CNN One-fifth of all reptile species face the risk of extinction, according to a comprehensive new study, with crocodiles and turtles…
Continue Reading Pocatello announces half-priced license fees for dogs for the month of May
All dogs 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…
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Fish and Game’s first K-9 officer Pepper retires
After 11 years of service to the Idaho Fish and Game Department across the state, Pepper, the agency’s first K-9 officer has officially retired…
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Avian flu causes nation wide egg shortage, local farmer says thankfully all is well
Ben Carlos and his family run the small family farm in St. Anthony called Black Bear Family Farms. As a farmer with Chickens and Turkeys our favorite…
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Dog park at Teton County Fairgrounds to be removed for season
The Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPRD) will be taking down the temporary dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds on…
Continue ReadingSpider monkey with ‘Batman’ markings born at Florida zoo
The “Batman Returns” — at a Florida…
Continue ReadingPterosaurs were covered with colorful feathers, study says
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Pterosaurs ruled the skies during the age of the dinosaurs, but scientists have long debated if they actually had feathers.…
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5 statistics about the COVID-19 pet adoption surge
During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans added dogs and cats to their households. ManyPets offers takeaways from a 2021…
Continue ReadingThis boy’s lemonade stand raised nearly $2,000 for Idaho Humane Society
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A 9-year-old boy’s love of cats inspired him to raise almost $2,000 for the Idaho Humane Society. Ben Miller has operated a…
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Bears with cubs are emerging from dens in Teton County
Grizzly bears with cubs have begun emerging from their dens in Teton County.…
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Stray moose tries to crash egg hunt in Rexburg
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Fish and Game officials say they captured and transported a female cow moose Saturday morning. She was spotted in…
Continue Reading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Idaho
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of multiple cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in two…
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Yellowstone National Park culls just 49 bison this winter
Forty-nine Yellowstone National Park bison were shipped to slaughter, killed by hunters or captured for relocation this winter —- well short of…
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10 things to know as a first-time foster pet parent
ManyPets put together a list of 10 different tips to consider before becoming a first-time foster pet…
Continue ReadingFiona the hippo set to become a big sister after Cincinnati Zoo announces ‘surprise pregnancy’
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Fiona the hippo, the Cincinnati Zoo’s social media darling, will soon be a big sister — much to the zoo’s…
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The Idaho Falls Zoo is open
The Idaho Falls Zoo has opened it’s doors for the first time in…
Continue ReadingZoos are moving their birds indoors to protect them against a deadly strain of the avian flu
Zoos across the country are moving their birds indoors to protect them from the spread of a contagious and potentially lethal strain of the avian…
Continue ReadingHow often you wash your dog’s bowl can affect your health, too, study says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN How we feed our pets, store their food and wash their dishes can have negative health consequences if not done properly…
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Idaho Falls Zoo receives local and international help at clean-up event
much-needed help at Saturday’s clean-up…
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Easy homemade dog treat recipes
Native Pet compiled a list of 10 dog treats that owners can make at home, as well as the recipes for every dog…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces birth of cotton-top tamarin
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced the birth of a cotton-top tamarin on…
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Bannock County Sheriff, Humane Society urge dog owners to remain safe on trails
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock Humane Society, is reminding the public to remain vigilant as the weather…
Continue ReadingMan caught a venomous ‘blue dragon’ sea slug along the Texas coast
By Megan Marples, CNN On a beach vacation, a venomous sea slug probably isn’t high on your must-see list. That’s exactly what San Antonio…
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Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty
A wind energy company has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay more than $8 million in fines and restitution after killing at least 150…
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Chicks may be cute but can spread ugly disease
As the time of year arrives when the “cheep, cheep” sound of cute chicks becomes more common, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is…
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K9 teams pass Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training
We have a couple new K-9 teams to…
Continue ReadingHumans bred dogs to have puppy-dog eyes
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you a sucker for large, liquid “puppy-dog” eyes gazing soulfully up at you, begging for, well, just about…
Continue Reading Zoo Idaho opening day set April 2
Zoo Idaho will open its gates Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning April…
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Pocatello Animal Services seeks homes for kitten foster program
Kitten season is upon us, and Pocatello Animal Services is looking for…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter full, adoptions and fostering needed
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter needs people to come adopt or foster animals, after the shelter announced they are…
Continue ReadingBirds are laying eggs earlier, a new study shows. Scientists blame the climate crisis
By Danya Gainor, CNN Egg-collecting enthusiasts in the late 1880s knew the hobby was crucial for understanding the natural world, but likely never…
Continue ReadingA dinosaur bigger than T. rex swam and hunted its prey underwater
By Katie Hunt, CNN It’s long been thought that dinosaurs were land lubbers — terrestrial creatures that steered largely clear of water. A…
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Breakthrough discoveries in the evolutionary biology and behavior of pets
Most pet behaviors are cute, but many of them may come from instincts developed by thousands of years of evolution. To learn more, Native Pet put…
Continue ReadingLabrador retriever tops American Kennel Club’s annual list of most popular dog breeds
By Zoe Sottile, CNN The American Kennel Club has unleashed its annual list of the most popular dog breeds — and, for the 31st year in a row,…
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Least popular dog breeds in America
To highlight some of the lovable dogs you may have never have heard of, Stacker broke down the 97 least popular dog breeds in America based on data…
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Most popular dog breeds in America
Stacker reviewed the American Kennel Club’s 2021 rankings, released on March 15, 2022, to bring you the 100 most popular dog breeds in…
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Basic dog training you can do at home
Pet insurance brand ManyPets compiled a list of tips for training your dogs at home, including setting up an environment for success and a few…
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 Ally retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Zoo to open April 13
The Idaho Falls Zoo will open for the 2022 season on Wednesday, April 13.…
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual clean-up day
In preparation for the opening of the Idaho Falls Zoo for the 2022 season, zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the…
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Gov. Little petitions to have grizzly bears removed from Endangered Species Act
Idaho Governor Brad Little submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove grizzly bears in the “Lower 48” United States…
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 May retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…
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Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear sighting of 2022
On Monday, a pilot supporting Yellowstone National Park wildlife research observed the first grizzly bear of 2022.…
Continue ReadingGiant venomous spiders infiltrated the southeastern US and are expected to spread rapidly, experts say
By Megan Marples, CNN The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout … and all across the East Coast. Except in this case, the spider in…
Continue ReadingFossil of 328 million-year-old octopus relative still has suckers on its arms
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The oldest ancestor of modern octopuses lived 328 million years ago and had 10 arms, according to a new study. Researchers…
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Killing deer with kindness: The harmful side effects of feeding wintering deer
It may seem helpful, but well-intended people who feed wintering deer ultimately harm the animals and sometimes people and…
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Dog park best practices for new dog owners
Taking your pup to the dog park for the first time can be an exciting yet intimidating situation if you’re unsure what to expect. To help, ManyPets…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces birth of male sloth bear
The Idaho Falls Zoo on Friday announced the birth of a male sloth bear…
Continue ReadingResearch on the pet-human bond has boomed in the pandemic. Here’s what studies found
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Psst. Don’t tell my bosses, but I have a guilty pleasure. Every time a post pops up in the pet channel of our internal…
Continue ReadingTyrannosaurus rex may have been misunderstood
By Katie Hunt, CNN Few dinosaurs exude the same mystique as Tyrannosaurus rex, but the tyrant lizard king that once roamed across North America might…
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