The 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…
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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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Idaho reaches deal to reimburse hunters who kill wolves
Idaho officials will make available up to $200,000 to be divided into payments for hunters and trappers who kill wolves in the state through next…
Continue Reading‘Once-in-a-generation’ find reveals microscopic fossil in amber
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Continue ReadingYou come across a bear. Your next move is very important. Do you know what to do?
You’re out for a hike on a glorious fall day. Suddenly, you spot a bear. And the bear has spotted you, too. Would you know what to do…
Continue ReadingFat Bear Week 2021 crowns its winner
By Seán Federico-O’Murchú A generously girthed brown bear by the name of 480 Otis is again the winner of Fat Bear Week, the fourth time this…
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Owl rescued from Interstate 84
An Idaho State Police trooper came to the aid of a great-horned…
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Apples picked up in Eastern Idaho to avoid attracting bears
Conservation officers and biologists from Idaho Fish and Game teamed up with a group of volunteers recently to pick and gather apples around the…
Continue ReadingIs that bear fat or just chonky? Lasers may help scientists find out
By Rachel Metz, CNN Business One mid-September evening in 2018, Joel Cusick found himself pointing a laser scanner at the butt of a bear named Otis.…
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10 countries where US pet food comes from
To find the top 10 countries where U.S. pet food comes from, Ollie analyzed import data from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2010 through June 2021.…
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Interagency team conducting grizzly bear research trapping
As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,…
Continue ReadingSwimming with Hawaii’s spinner dolphins is now banned
By Amanda Jackson, CNN Hawaii residents and tourists will no longer be able to swim or get in close contact with Hawaiian spinner dolphins, according…
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WGFD releases 20 black-footed ferrets on historic recovery site
Wyoming Game and Fish is continuing to aid the recovery of a species once thought…
Continue Reading‘Horned crocodile-faced hell heron’ is one of two new Isle of Wight dinosaur discoveries
While the Isle of Wight may be better suited for tourists these days, it was once “Dinosaur…
Continue ReadingNearly two dozen species of birds, fish and other wildlife are set to be declared extinct and removed from the endangered species list
The ivory-billed woodpecker, along with 22 other species of birds, fish, mussels and other wildlife, is set to be declared extinct and removed from…
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3 Yellowstone wolves killed in Montana during first week of Montana’s hunting season
Yellowstone National Park wolf biologists report the park’s Junction Butte Pack (27 wolves) lost three wolves to Montana hunters during the first…
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Empty the Shelters event set to begin Oct. 4
Animal shelters across the country are trying to get animals out of facilities and into the homes of new…
Continue ReadingWhat dinosaur diseases — which might seem familiar — can tell us about how they lived and died
By Katie Hunt, CNN Tyrannosaurus rex battled parasites and got gout from its meat-rich diet. Duck-billed hadrosaurs suffered cancerous tumors, and a…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces fall hours October events
The Idaho Falls Zoo will begin fall hours in October that will allow you even more time to enjoy the zoo as the temperatures cool…
Continue ReadingThis is what happens to all the rats when cities flood
By Amanda Schupak, CNN In the wake of Hurricane Ida, the pummeling rain that hit cities up and down the East Coast at the start of September…
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Splash Dance for Dogs returns Saturday
The pups will be taking over the pool at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex…
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Wyoming seeks state management of grizzly bears
Governor Gordon announced Thursday the State of Wyoming is seeking state management of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).…
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US: Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting
The Biden administration says federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-led states made it…
Continue ReadingAlligators eat lots of things. These prehistoric artifacts were an unusual snack
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Discovering prehistoric artifacts is amazing enough. But finding them deep in the belly of a massive alligator —…
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Baby red pandas named
Earlier this summer, the Idaho Falls Zoo welcomed two new baby red…
Continue ReadingA puppy born with upside-down paws received successful treatment and learned to walk
By Alaa Elassar, CNN In many ways, Siggi was born an average puppy: sweet, cheerful and extremely playful. But the spotted rat terrier was also quite…
Continue ReadingScientists are potty-training cows in a bid to help save the planet
By Isabelle Jani-Friend, CNN If you can potty-train a child, you can potty-train a cow. At least, that was the theory a group of researchers in…
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Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race field increased to 30 teams
Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race organizers announced the following teams are officially entered in the 2022 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race.…
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New Chubbuck animal control facility
The City of Chubbuck broke ground on its new animal control facility…
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Man gets warning for taking Wyoming bighorn sheep lamb home
A game warden gave a warning to a man in Wyoming who took a bighorn sheep lamb home with him.…
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WARNING: Yellowstone’s bull elk can be extremely dangerous during the rut
Yellowstone National Park officials report the elk rut has begun in…
Continue ReadingAnimals captured at their funniest in the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021
By Jack Guy, CNN Gophers goofing around, a laughing snake and racoons seemingly sharing their secrets are among the shortlisted images for the 2021…
Continue ReadingThe gecko’s most astounding maneuver has nothing to do with its sticky feet
By Katie Hunt, CNN Geckos would definitely medal in a contest for nature’s best feet. The lizard’s sticky toes, covered in tiny hairs,…
Continue ReadingSay hello to handstanding spotted skunks, ‘the acrobats of the skunk world’
By Ashley Strickland, CNN At first whiff, you might think all skunks are the same. Not so. Meet spotted skunks, “the acrobats of the skunk…
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Challis combats MOV in bighorn ram and sheep
There has been a bacteria roaming around in domestic sheep that can be deadly to the bighorn ram population. It is called Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae…
Continue ReadingThe benefits of owning a dog — and the surprising science behind it
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you have a dog and tell them it’s National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: “I thought everyday was dog day!…
Continue Reading Wolves in Idaho, Montana could get federal oversight
Two conservation groups are asking the Biden administration to immediately reinstate a federal monitoring program to oversee the management of gray…
Continue ReadingFossil confiscated in police raid is one of the most complete pterosaur skeletons ever found
By Ashley Strickland, CNN A discovery made during a police raid has been identified as the most complete fossil of a flying reptile from Brazil. The…
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Idaho Falls Zoo welcomes new tiger
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced there’s a new girl in town: an Amur tiger named…
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BLM wild horse & burro adoptions
4-H trained wild horses will be up for adoption as the program comes to eastern and southeastern…
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Free admission to Zoo Idaho Saturday
You’ll be able to get into Zoo Idaho for free this…
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ISDA confirms multiple equine West Nile cases
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses.…
Continue ReadingThe youngest orca at SeaWorld San Diego just died suddenly
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The youngest orca at SeaWorld San Diego died at the animal theme park from an illness, leaving those who cared for her…
Continue ReadingApes say hello and goodbye, just like people do, research shows
By Lauren Kent, CNN Just like people, chimpanzees and bonobos aren’t ones for leaving without saying goodbye. Apes purposefully use signals to…
Continue ReadingInfant bats babble, just like human babies, study finds
By Sara Spary, CNN Baby bats babble just like human infants when learning to communicate, a new study has found. Scientists from the Museum of…
Continue ReadingRattlesnakes change their rattle frequency based on nearby threats, a study finds
By Megan Marples, CNN Have you ever heard a rattlesnake rattling up close? It turns out the venomous reptiles change the frequency of their rattle…
Continue ReadingCDC ban on dog imports leaves rescued animals from China in limbo
Poppy, a young golden retriever, was found wandering the streets north of Shanghai before she was rescued and brought to the…
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Pints for Paws fundraising event set Saturday
East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition’s 2nd annual Pints for Paws fundraising event is set to be held Saturday, August…
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Grizzly bear in fatal Montana attack was guarding food cache
A grizzly bear that fatally mauled a Montana man near Yellowstone National Park this spring was likely defending a moose carcass.…
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Endangered red panda cubs born at Idaho Falls Zoo
For only the second time in the zoo’s history, red panda cubs have been born at the Idaho Falls…
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An insect eating plant has been identified on North America’s Pacific coast for the first time in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, botanists have identified a new carnivorous plant on the Pacific coast of North America, but what’s good news for…
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Rabid bat found in Power County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a bat has tested positive for rabies in Power County. …
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Drought could bring changes to Montana hunting season
Hunters in Montana could see changes from the widespread drought hitting the state this summer including potential access closures and fewer animals…
Continue Reading28,000-year-old lion cub looks like it’s just sleeping
By Ashley Strickland, CNN We are driven by discovery. As a kid, I devoured stories about the arduous efforts to reveal the past (and I still do).…
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Grizzly bear captured, relocated after livestock depredation near Island Park Reservoir
An adult male grizzly was captured and relocated Tuesday after USDA Wildlife Services officials determined the bear had killed a yearling domestic…
Continue ReadingGiraffes have been misunderstood and are just as socially complex as elephants, study says
By Katie Hunt, CNN With their crane-like necks, spindle legs and knobbly knees, giraffes are among the best loved and most recognizable of animals.…
Continue ReadingA rare species thought to be extinct is clinging to survival, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN A species of tiny chameleons presumed to be extinct due to deforestation has been found, but it is clinging to survival. Up to…
Continue Reading450,000 honeybees have been occupying the walls of this home for 35 years. They just got rehomed
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Sara Weaver and her husband knew their newest home purchase in Pennsylvania needed some extra love and attention — but…
Continue Reading Oregon approves killing up to 4 wolves in eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved killing up to four uncollared wolves in eastern Oregon’s Baker County, where officials say…
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Idaho Falls Zoo changes Senior Day due to weather
Due to expected inclement weather, the Senior Day scheduled for August 2 has been changed to Monday, Aug.…
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Governor Gordon announces wild bison raffle winner
Governor Mark Gordon announced Michael Lenz of Alpine as the 2021 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle.…
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Polar bears use rocks and ice as weapons to kill walruses: study
While polar bears are known for being worthy opponents in the Arctic, questions remained about how they managed some of their largest kills, such as…
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Animal shelter is lacking volunteers, adoptions
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is dealing with a decrease in the number of volunteers and has seen an increase in the number of people turning in…
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Wasden issues consumer alert over online pet scams
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans to avoid buying pets over the internet.…
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Summer heat will cause some trout mortality, but halting fishing won’t improve the situation
Trout are resilient and even extreme weather rarely has a long-term impact on…
Continue ReadingThis butterfly was the first to go extinct in the US because of humans
By Ashley Strickland, CNN As the first North American insect to go extinct due to humans, a blue butterfly has become an icon for insect conservation…
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Yearling moose relocated out of Twin Falls residential neighborhood
A yearling moose on a walk-about was captured out of a Twin Falls neighborhood and relocated back into suitable moose habitat north of Carey,…
Continue Reading100-pound tropical fish discovered on a beach in Oregon
By Amanda Jackson and Camille Furst, CNN A large colorful fish washed ashore on the Oregon coast last week in what aquarium officials called a rare…
Continue Reading Groups: Idaho wolf law will cause grizzly bear, lynx deaths
Environmental groups have notified Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other state officials of their intent to file a lawsuit over an expanded wolf-killing…
Continue ReadingMeet Truffles, the special kitty who wears glasses to help kids feel better about wearing theirs
Nearly four years ago, Danielle Crull rescued a stray kitten from a forest in…
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1st female grizzly in 40 years collared in Washington state
Wildlife biologists have captured a female grizzly bear in Washington state for the first time in 40 years, fitting it with a radio collar so they…
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Police investigate animal cruelty incident
Gallatin County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a call regarding animal cruelty on July 6. …
Continue ReadingInvasive, football-size goldfish found in a Minnesota lake
By David Williams, CNN The tiny goldfish you can pick up at pet store for a few cents might not look like an environmental threat, but they can grow…
Continue Reading Half-off cat, kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
You can add a cat or kitten to your family for half-price July 12 through July 24 thanks to The Friends of the Pocatello Animal…
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Colorado’s 1st gray wolf pack since 1940s now has 6 pups
Colorado’s first litter of gray wolf pups since the 1940s has grown to include six pups.…
Continue ReadingOfficials kill grizzly bear in Montana, less than 2 miles from where woman was killed
By Chris Boyette, Neelam Bohra and Justin Lear, CNN Wildlife officials in Montana shot and killed a grizzly bear Friday morning less than two miles…
Continue ReadingDragonflies are losing their wing color because of climate change, study shows
As the planet warms, a study found that male dragonflies are losing a crucial feature they typically use to attract female mates: the ornate black…
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Oregon requiring ranchers to vaccinate mink against COVID
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has filed a temporary emergency rule requiring all mink ranchers to vaccinate their animals against COVID-19.…
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Officials back bison grazing plan for Montana reserve
Federal officials have given preliminary approval to a conservation group’s contentious proposal to expand bison grazing on public lands in…
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Silver Creek Preserve closed to fishing due to heat
The Nature Conservancy has closed its Silver Creek Preserve in central Idaho to fishing due to low water levels and extreme heat.…
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Rare wolverine caught on Utah neighborhood doorbell camera
Wildlife officials say a rare animal spotted in a Utah neighborhood is likely on the move in search of a new place to live.…
Continue ReadingCows’ stomachs can break down hard-to-recycle plastic, study finds
Researchers in Austria may have found an unlikely solution to the problem of plastic pollution: cows, and the microbes found inside their…
Continue ReadingCattle are competing against grasshoppers for food in the West’s historic drought. The bugs are winning.
Against the backdrop of unprecedented heat waves and deadly wildfires, the West’s historic drought has ranchers fighting another problem besides…
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Incredibly rare dual-sex butterfly found at Pingree Butterfly Haven
A Pingree couple with a passion for butterflies came upon a one in a million find: a butterfly with both sex…
Continue ReadingMouse thought extinct for 150 years found living on island
A mouse thought to have become extinct more than 150 years ago has been found alive on an island off the coast of Western Australia, researchers have…
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Grand Teton relocates grizzly bear for visitor and bear safety
Grand Teton National Park staff recently relocated a subadult grizzly bear within the park after the bear received a food reward in two incidents due…
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Police seek assistance locating dog lost from crash
Idaho State Police is asking for help in finding a dog that disappeared after a car crash Thursday…
Continue ReadingAs dogs roam yards, snakes may be lurking
Lori Spangler was enjoying a nice Sunday afternoon as she watched after her stepdaughter’s dog Levi when it was interrupted by a startling…
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Dogs get life-saving care after being rescued
Dozens of dogs are currently under the care of a rescue group after they were taken from a Jackson Tennessee property in connection to an animal…
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Why female mongooses all give birth at the same time
The vast majority of expectant mongoose moms within a group give birth on the same night. The synchronous arrival of the tiny pups makes it…
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Wildlife Friendly Fencing amended regulations available for review
The Teton County Planning & Building Services Department has developed and released amended draft regulations related to Wildlife Friendly Fencing.…
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