How pet insurance costs vary for 20 different dog breeds
Think pet insurance premiums are consistent across dog breeds? Think again. Sound Dollar took a look at 20 popular breeds and the factors that might…
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Yellowstone starts bison cull as animals migrate to Montana
Yellowstone National Park captured 37 bison migrating outside the park and sent most of them to slaughter under a program that seeks to prevent the…
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Idaho Falls Zoo seeks new adult volunteers
The Idaho Falls Zoo needs adult volunteers to perform on-grounds conservation presentations, support education programs, special events, help with…
Continue ReadingPets can boost your brain power, study says
Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has…
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Reminder: Clean up after your pet on public trails
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and…
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Bonneville K9 deputy passes away
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has suffered a big…
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American Dog Sled Race a big part of life on Ashton
The American Dog Derby, is America’s oldest dog sled race with its origins tracing back to 1917. The race has quickly become part of the lives of the…
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Wolf hunting, trapping ends in southwestern Montana
The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says wolf hunting and trapping season has ended in southwestern Montana.…
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Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning
Researchers report harmful levels of toxic lead were found in the bones of 46% of bald eagles sampled in 38 states.…
Continue Reading‘Very rare’ baby ghost shark found by scientists
By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Scientists in New Zealand have discovered a newly-hatched ghost shark which they say could inform their knowledge of the…
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American Dog Derby set to occur in Bear Gulch
The American Dog Derby is set to take place from February 17-19. With the event getting kicked off with a meet and greet of the Mushers registering…
Continue ReadingNewly discovered crocodile species ate a young dinosaur for its last meal, scientists say
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN A new species of crocodile dating back to the Cretaceous period has been discovered in Queensland, Australia, and its last meal…
Continue ReadingTeam Fluff wins the 2022 Puppy Bowl
By Sandra Gonzalez and Emma Tucker, CNN Team Fluff won the 18th Puppy Bowl on Sunday against Team Ruff by a slim margin with a final score of 73-69…
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Snake River Animal Shelter announces new executive director
The Snake River Animal Shelter (SRAS) has hired Michelle Ziel-Dingman as the new Executive Director of the organization.…
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All About the Animals continues to make impact
On Friday, the Animals (AAA) Coalition is holding a new member signing ceremony to celebrate the coalition expanding its impact through adding new…
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Health benefits of grooming your dog
ManyPets consulted pet organizations and licensed veterinarians to compile a list of 10 ways regular grooming benefits a dog’s…
Continue ReadingHow birds are adapting to climate crisis
By Katie Hunt, CNN Thousands of birds die each spring and fall when they collide with Chicago’s skyscrapers, which lie on a major migration…
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Judge orders federal protection for gray wolves be restored
A judge has ordered federal protections restored for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump…
Continue ReadingDiscovery of what ailed Dolly the dinosaur is a first, researchers say
About 150 million years ago, a young long-necked dinosaur fell ill, likely coughing and suffering from a fever as it wandered what is now southwest…
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Mountain lion sightings in Victor
The Teton County Idaho Sheriff’s Office is sending out a warning about a mountain lion that has been seen near Victor the last few…
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Boise foothills residents and recreationists asked to take precautions as coyote mating season arrives
Amid increasing reports of coyote activity in the Boise foothills, including the Hulls Gulch and Military Reserve areas, Fish and Game is asking…
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Bats, sharks, pumas: What you need to know about 10 misunderstood animals
Stacker compiled a list of 10 animals often misjudged and misunderstood by humans. Keep reading to learn the roles these 10 misunderstood animals…
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Anny Malo dynasty continues; Securing 4th consecutive Pedigree Stage Stop Race
It’s a sport that takes a special bond, that rivals a mother’s love.…
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Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5: Malo meets her match
Two-time Pedigree Stage Stop champion Lina Streeper wins the day by 26 seconds Wednesday and is still in 2nd place overall.…
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Where the US exports its pet food
Ollie analyzed export data from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2010 through October 2021 to find the top 10 countries where the U.S. sends its pet…
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Returning Stage Stop champion Anny Malo extends lead at Stage 4
Anny Malo looks unstoppable after Stage 4 of the Pedigree Stage Stop Race Tuesday.…
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Gathered Idaho wild horses available for viewing and adoption
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced upcoming viewing and adoption ppportunities for wild horses gathered last September from the Four Mile…
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Ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found along trails
Trail users say they are finding hots dogs laced with ibuprofen along Pocatello area…
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Returning Stage Stop champion Anny Malo has 15-minute lead at Stage 3
Monday’s Stage 3 started at the Upper Green River Trailhead the same as Sunday’s Stage 2, although conditions between Sunday and Monday could not…
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Yellowstone looks at new bison plan, less focus on slaughter
Yellowstone National Park is developing a new bison management plan that officials say will put greater emphasis on alternatives to shipping the…
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Stage Stop Sled Dog race begins Friday
The Pedigree® Stage Stop Race, now in its 27th year, will commence its 2022 event starting on Town Square in downtown Jackson, Wyoming Friday…
Continue Reading Montana weighs wolf hunt limits; 23 from Yellowstone killed
Montana wildlife commissioners are considering if gray wolf hunting and trapping should continue in areas bordering Yellowstone National Park after…
Continue ReadingBidens welcome new family cat to the White House
By Kate Bennett, CNN First lady Jill Biden has revealed the long-awaited Biden family cat. She is a short-haired, two-year-old gray tabby named…
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Idaho wildlife officials expand river otter trapping
Idaho wildlife officials have approved expanding trapping for river otters despite widespread opposition.…
Continue Reading Idaho wolf population holding steady, wildlife officials say
Idaho wildlife managers say the state’s wolf population remained steady last year at about 1,500.…
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Groups challenge Montana wolf hunting, trapping regulations
Two wildlife advocacy groups are challenging changes to Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping regulations, arguing they were made without public…
Continue ReadingFrogs can regrow amputated limbs after being treated with mix of drugs, new research finds
By Katie Hunt, CNN Some unusual creatures have an innate ability to regrow a limb: salamanders, starfish, crabs, lizards and newts. Such…
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Mule deer trapping helps officials assess winter survival
Fish and Game biologists with the Magic Valley Region are spending time this winter collaring mule deer does and fawns to assess survival over the…
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Rare to Idaho, a ringtail was recently found in Twin Falls, and you can see it in a video
There have only been five confirmed sighting of ringtails in…
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5 elk die in Wood River Valley after eating toxic yew plants
Despite a 2016 Blaine County ordinance restricting the planting of noxious plants, including exotic yew, three elk, two cows and one calf, were found…
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Feeding backyard deer and elk does more harm than good
It may seem like you’re helping, but handouts for wintering deer and elk ultimately harm the animals and…
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Zoo Boise vaccinates animals against COVID-19
Just like other Idaho residents, some animals at Zoo Boise are getting vaccinated against coronavirus.…
Continue Reading Stage Two of 2022 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race relocated
Due to adverse weather-related trail conditions, Stage Two of the 2022 Pedigree© Stage Stop Sled Dog Race will be relocated from the South Pass area…
Continue Reading‘Living fortress’ dinosaur was lonesome, sluggish and hard of hearing
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Life as a “living fortress” was a lonesome one for this dinosaur. A heavily armored nodosaurid, which sported…
Continue Reading Idaho wolf control board will have $1 million to kill wolves
State officials are requesting $392,000 from the general fund to kill wolves in Idaho, and with other revenue sources will have just over $1 million…
Continue Reading Yellowstone bison species decision questioned by US judge
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to revisit part of its decision not to protect Yellowstone National Park’s bison as…
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Our help wanted to make St. Anthony a safer community
ST. ANTHONY, IDAHO (KIFI) – The Saint Anthony Police Department is raising funds to recruit a new K9 officer. Their Gofundme site says the new…
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Wood River Valley elk have rough week getting entangled and trapped around area homes
Four incidents of elk becoming entangled or trapped in window wells occurred over the weekend in Blaine…
Continue ReadingAtlanta zoo euthanizes Choomba, 59-year-old gorilla, after health decline
By Melissa Alonso, CNN Choomba, “one of the founding members of the gorilla population at Zoo Atlanta,” was euthanized Thursday at 59,…
Continue ReadingDog lost for four months found alive on snowy hillside, reunited with owner
When Ricardo Rodriguez evacuated from the Caldor Fire in early September, he wasn’t sure if he’d ever see his dog…
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Wyoming tries again to remove Yellowstone grizzly protection
Wyoming has asked the federal government to remove protections from grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park.…
Continue ReadingDogs can recognize different languages and nonsense words, study says
Wearing headsets, 18 subjects lay quietly while a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine (fMRI) droned on around their…
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Cold and pet dangers
If you do question if you should be going outside with your pet, just keep them in. Keep the exposure to a minimum.…
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Safety tips to keep our furry friends safe this holiday
s we gather for the holidays there are certain dangers for our pets if we are not careful. We got some words of advice from Spring Creek Animal…
Continue ReadingMeet the new dog breeds officially recognized by the American Kennel Club
By Leah Asmelash, CNN The new year is off to a great start for dog lovers, thanks to the addition of two new dog breeds by the American Kennel Club.…
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The Great Migration: Where Idaho’s ducks come from
Taking a bird’s-eye view of how weather impacts Idaho’s duck…
Continue ReadingHow to support animal lover Betty White’s favorite cause
By Julia M. Chan, CNN When it came to people, Betty White loved to make them laugh. When it came to animals, she loved to lend them a helping hand. A…
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Fan favorite at Idaho Falls Zoo dies
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Marvin, the Red Panda, passed away on Wednesday. He quickly rose to fame as the first Red Panda born at the zoo. But…
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What it costs to vaccinate your dog in 25 cities
ManyPets used data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s price estimator tool to break down the cost of vaccinating your dog in the United States’ 25…
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F&G Commission approves agreement with Wyoming and Montana to manage grizzly bears
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has signed an agreement with Wyoming and Montana about the management and delisting of grizzly bears in the…
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North Idaho man’s close call with a bull moose is a reminder of the dangers of wild animals
A man in North Idaho was recently attacked by a bull moose in his barn just outside of Coeur…
Continue Reading Montana advances grizzly bear plans that could allow hunting
Montana wildlife officials have advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks if states…
Continue ReadingHolidays can be stressful for dogs. Here’s how to tackle it
All those holiday greetings and happy meetings are part of the fun of December, but it might not be so fun for your…
Continue Reading$10,000 reward offered as more dogs are poisoned in west Las Vegas
By JOE VIGIL Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Sean Cornwall and other neighbors near Fort Apache…
Continue ReadingTherapy dog who loves Boston Marathon recovering from second tumor removal surgery
By Nathalie Pozo Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A therapy dog who has become a…
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Fastest dogs in the world
Stacker ranked 23 dog breeds by top speed, using data from the American Kennel Club, Vetstreet, and World’s Fastest…
Continue Reading Oregon officials ask public help to find killers of 8 wolves
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press Officials in Oregon are asking for help locating the person or persons responsible for poisoning an entire…
Continue Reading Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies vaccination clinic Saturday
Pocatello Animal Services will host a rabies vaccination clinic Saturday, Dec.…
Continue Reading Yellowstone area grizzly bears at record number
The latest numbers from Wyoming Game and Fish show the number of grizzly bears living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has reached a record…
Continue ReadingGreat Barrier Reef explodes into life in ‘magical’ spawning event
The Great Barrier Reef has “given birth” in its annual coral spawn, creating a cacophony of color on the Australian…
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How expensive is owning a cat?
ManyPets analyzed data from a 2020 survey conducted by TD Ameritrade/Harris Poll to explore how expensive it is to own a cat.…
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Vet costs for dogs in 25 U.S. cities
Ollie used data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s price estimator tool to break down the costs of seeing a veterinarian for routine dog care in the 25…
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Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive begins Monday
Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces last day for 2021 Season
The Idaho Falls Zoo’s last day of the 2021 season will be Sunday, November…
Continue ReadingHello from your best friend — the device that lets your dog call you
Forget fetching sticks and chewing bones, that’s so last century. Today’s dogs have much more exciting options when it comes to hobbies — including…
Continue ReadingCoronavirus spreads in deer and other animals. Scientists worry about what that means for people
Scientists have found SARS-CoV-2 spreads like, well, a virus among white-tailed deer and other wild animals in the United…
Continue ReadingFallen leaves can benefit wildlife
By JOYLYN BUKOVAC Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — If your weekend to do list…
Continue ReadingVenomous sharks found in London’s Thames river
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN London’s famous river is more exciting than we thought. Seahorses, eels, seals — and venomous sharks — have…
Continue ReadingThis ancient sloth ate meat, unlike its plant-eating relatives
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Modern sloths hang out in trees, move at a slow pace and eat a vegetarian diet — but the same thing can’t be…
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Bear 399’s yearlings are safely collared
Thanks to the effort of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service, among others federal agencies the famous Bear 399 along with…
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Elk reduction program begins Saturday
An elk reduction program begins Saturday in Grand Teton National Park.…
Continue ReadingThree giraffes died at the Dallas Zoo in less than a month. Experts are looking into whether two of the deaths are connected
By Carma Hassan, CNN A third giraffe has died at the Dallas Zoo in less than a month, the zoo reported. Jesse, a 14-year-old male giraffe died…
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Game and Fish continues with elk feedgrounds collaborative process
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is moving forward with Phase II of the public collaborative process, Elk Feedgrounds: A challenge we can take…
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CWD found in new Wyoming elk hunt areas, none so far in Idaho
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in three new elk hunt areas in Wyoming.…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Zoo extends regular season
For the first time, the Idaho Falls Zoo has extended its regular season into…
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30 foods that are poisonous to dogs
Stacker showcases 30 foods that can potentially be poisonous to dogs. The list includes things like nutmeg, garlic, cherries, peaches, onions, and…
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Upper Snake and Salmon regions experiencing pheasant shortage for stocking
Due to supply and distribution issues with a contractor hired to provide pheasants to Fish and Game Wildlife Management Areas and other stocking…
Continue Reading Senators urge emergency protections for wolves in US West
A group of Democratic lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to enact emergency protections for gray wolves in the U.S. West.…
Continue ReadingThousands of dead sea creatures are washing up on English beaches
By Allegra Goodwin, CNN British environmental watchdogs have launched an investigation after thousands of dead sea creatures washed up on beaches in…
Continue ReadingThe real reason why great white sharks might bite humans
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN There have long been theories that when great white sharks bite humans, it is a case of mistaken identity. Now, new research…
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Trout to be stocked in early November near Salmon
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 1,400 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at three local waters the second week of…
Continue ReadingMammoths and other extinct Ice Age giants clung on longer than previously thought, DNA analysis suggests
By Katie Hunt, CNN Mammoths and other giant creatures of the Ice Age such as woolly rhinos survived longer than scientists thought, coexisting with…
Continue ReadingSome elephants are evolving to have no tusks as a response to brutal poaching
By Katie Hunt, CNN An elephant’s tusks are among its defining features — they help the animal lift heavy branches, topple trees, strip…
Continue ReadingThe hotel dog that saved its owner’s life
Julia Buckley, CNN Ten years ago, the Italian area of Cinque Terre was hit by a deadly flood. On October 25, 2011, the five tiny fishing villages…
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Studying Idaho’s white sturgeon fishery in the upper Snake River
This past summer, fisheries biologists with the Magic Valley Region spent weeks on the Snake River between Milner Dam and Idaho Falls surveying the…
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Highly food conditioned grizzly bear euthanized
For public safety, Grand Teton National Park officials, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wyoming Game and Fish…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is “desperate,” way too full
Dozens of dogs at the Idaho Falls Animals Shelter are in desperate need of a loving…
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Rare grizzly bear confirmed in northern Idaho forest
Wildlife managers in northern Idaho are warning people to be on the watch for grizzly bears after one was recently reported in the Coeur d’Alene…
Continue ReadingStunning underwater scene crowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 winner
By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN The winning images in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been released after a…
Continue Reading Officials investigate death of bald eagle
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Fish and Game is investigating the death of a bald eagle in Island…
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