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 2.
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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 fosters.
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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 full.
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 imagined that their research would help scientists more than 100 years later understand how birds are affected by the changing environment. Using a modern and a Victorian-era collection of egg samples, researchers
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 groundbreaking discovery in 2014 of a Spinosaurus with features that pointed to an aquatic lifestyle — retracted nostrils, short hind legs, a finlike tail and paddle-like feet — challenged that view. However,
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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 together a list of ways household pets have evolved as they’ve become domesticated.
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, the Labrador retriever has placed “first in show.” Each year, the AKC, a nonprofit purebred dog registry in the US, uses its registration data to compile a
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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 released March 15, 2022, from the American Kennel Club.
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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 America.
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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 specific commands.
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 Ally retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9 Ally.
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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 grounds.
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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 from the Endangered Species Act and recognize states’ successful efforts to recover and manage grizzly populations.
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 May retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9 May.
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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 question is not so little, according to Benjamin Frick, coauthor of a study of the Jorō spider species published in the journal Physiological Entomology. Jorō spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, can
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 have named the previously unknown species Syllipsimopodi bideni after US President Joe Biden. The creature’s discovery pushes back the time frame when vampyropods, the group to which cephalopods like octopuses
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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 pets.
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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 has compiled 10 tips to follow so both you and your pet can enjoy your time at the park.
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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 cub.
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 message system, I stop what I’m doing and look. Sometimes, it’s an image of a sweet face with doleful eyes staring up at the camera. Other times,
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 have been misunderstood. A new analysis of the bones and teeth of 37 T. rex specimens suggests that the dinosaur might need to be regrouped into three separate species —
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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 influence their premium costs.
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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 animals from spreading disease to cattle in neighboring Montana.
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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 zoo grounds and exhibit maintenance and gardening.
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 found.
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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 walking trails.
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Bonneville K9 deputy passes away
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has suffered a big loss.
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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 people in Ashton as well as those racing with their dogs. For Karen Yeargain, the event has become such a part of her that she can’t imagine what it would be like without being there. “But it’s a lifestyle, and I’ve I’ve indoctrinated more than my share of people into it, which is awesome. But it’s been 34 years doing it and now I’m not ready to stop.”
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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 “mysterious” creature. The ghost shark was found at a depth of around 1,200 meters (about 3,900 feet) on the Chatham Rise, an area of ocean floor off the east coast 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 Thursday February 17. This year the race will take place at a familiar location. American Dog Derby Committee Chairman John Scafe says.
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 was a young dinosaur, scientists say. The fossilized bones of a confractosuchus sauroktonos were excavated in 2010 from a sheep station near the Winton Formation, a geological rock bed
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 after a face-off that lasted three hours. Puppy Bowl XVIII kicked off on Sunday morning with a feature of “From Puppy Bowl with Love,” which revisited
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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 partners.
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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 health.
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How 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 path between Canada and Latin America. But the birds don’t die in vain. Since the 1970s, many of them have been collected from the street and cataloged by the city’s Field
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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 administration.
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 Montana.
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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 days.
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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 recreationists and homeowners to take additional precautions with their pets as coyotes enter their breeding season and become more territorial.
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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 play in the ecosystem.
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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 food.
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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 Herd Management Area (HMA), located on public lands north of Emmett.
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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 trail
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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 have been more different.
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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 animals to slaughter when they leave the park and enter Montana.
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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 night.
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 23 of the animals roamed from the park and were killed over the past several months.
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 Willow. The name is inspired by the first lady’s hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Biden first met Willow at a campaign stop in 2020, according to information provided by the first lady’s
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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 comment.
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 extraordinary powers elude most animals, including humans, although scientists have long sought to understand and replicate them in a quest to regenerate limbs for millions of patient amputees, including diabetics and victims of
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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 coming winter months.
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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 Idaho.
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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 dead on Tuesday January 18, 2022 after eating the toxic plant north of Hailey near the Valley Club.
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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 people.
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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 of Lander, Wyoming to the Upper Green River trail system near Pinedale / Cora, Wyoming.
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 elongated spikes on its neck and shoulders, was likely a sluggish loner who couldn’t hear very well, according to a new study. Researchers studied the braincase of the 80 million-year-old herbivorous dinosaur, which
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 for that purpose starting this summer.
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 an endangered species.
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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 officer will help with narcotics detection and tracking to make an impact on drug trafficking and sales. The dog will also be used to track lost kids and vulnerable adults.
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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 County.
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, the zoo announced on its website. Veterinary staff “had been monitoring Choomba closely in recent days following a marked decline in her physical condition due to advanced arthritis and other age-related complications,” said
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 again.
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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 heads.
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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 Hospital in Jackson.
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. The AKC, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announced Tuesday that the Russian Toy and Mudi are joining the list of its recognized breeds. “We’re
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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 population.
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 lifelong animal lover, White — who died Friday at age 99 — said her parents instilled in her a compassion for all creatures great
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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 shortly after entering the world in 2019, his mother neglected to care for him. So zoo officials flew him out to Zoo Knoxville to be raised by
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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 most populous cities.
Continue Reading 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 Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
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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 d’Alene
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 in the U.S. northern Rockies succeed in their attempts to end federal protections for the bruins.
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 dog.
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 Road and Sahara Avenue thought some dog poisonings were over for good nearly three years ago. Cornwall now says they believe the person who terrorized their neighborhood back then has struck again. “I
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 Boston Marathon fixture is recovering after undergoing a second surgery to remove a tumor. Spencer, a 12-year-old golden retriever, has become a welcome sight for many Boston Marathon runners. No matter the weather on
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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 Dogs.
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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 wolf pack in the eastern part of the state earlier this year. The Oregon State Police said Thursday it has been investigating the killing of all five members of the Catherine Pack
Continue Reading Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies vaccination clinic Saturday
Pocatello Animal Services will host a rabies vaccination clinic Saturday, Dec. 4.
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 population.
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 landmark.
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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 most populous U.S. cities.
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Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive begins Monday
Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food drive.
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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 28.
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 video calling their owners.
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 States.
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 includes raking the leaves in your yard then throwing them away, you might want to reconsider. Wildlife experts say having leaves in your lawn is good. “They are great for insects and other types of
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