85 abandoned dogs found in Idaho home after tenant evicted
Police in northern Idaho say 85 dogs were found abandoned in a home where a tenant had recently been evicted.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo says goodbye to sloth bears
It was a bittersweet weekend at the Idaho Falls Zoo, with two cubs time at the zoo coming to a…
Continue ReadingCDC suspends import of dogs from countries with high rabies risk
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday it will suspend the import of dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies still…
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Reward offered for information regarding cattle shooting
The Idaho Cattle Association is looking for information regarding the shooting of two cattle owned by an ICA…
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Dog ejected from vehicle in Idaho crash found herding sheep
A dog who vanished for two days after being ejected from a vehicle during a car accident has been found apparently doing the job it was bred to do…
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1st gray wolf pups since 1940s spotted in Colorado
State wildlife officials say the first gray wolf pups since the 1940s have been spotted in Colorado.…
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Wine for Whiskers event set Friday
The fifth Wine for Whiskers is back this Friday…
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Birds illegally killed in Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of four non-game birds in separate incidents near the town…
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Young sloth bears to leave Idaho Falls Zoo
In mid-June, two young sloth bears born at the Idaho Falls Zoo will be moving on to a new home at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas.…
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Mule deer rescued from mud pit
A yearling mule deer doe got more than she bargained for when she tried walking through a “mud puddle” in a field off of Marsh Creek Road just…
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Sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse hunters required to have new permits and tags for 2021
Upland bird hunters in Idaho need to be aware of changes to sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse requirements for the 2021 hunting…
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Officials: Bald eagles kill 54 sheep at farm in Idaho
A farmer in Idaho has said he lost about $7,500 in revenue from 54 lambs killed by nearby bald eagles.…
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Grand Teton rangers euthanized problematic grizzly bear
Grand Teton National Park rangers euthanized a problematic grizzly…
Continue ReadingPuppies are born ready to interact with people, study finds
What’s your favorite thing about puppies? Is it their cute yawns, wiggly bottoms or the sweet way they lick your nose? Or maybe it’s…
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Annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest begins
Idaho Fish and Game says it is extremely important you respect all closure signs and not enter posted…
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Cheyenne animal shelter closes after COVID-19 infections
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter has closed to the public after staffers tested positive for COVID-19.…
Continue ReadingScientists discover new ‘chocolate frog’ in swamp
A team of Australian scientists has discovered a curious “chocolate frog” tree frog in the lowland rainforests of New Guinea. Tree frogs…
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Company tests new Bluetooth tech for cattle on Wyoming ranch
New technology that tracks health data and other critical information about cattle is being tested on a ranch in Wyoming.…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
Now’s the perfect time to drop a line in your local fishing…
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Young girl donates bulletproof vest to police K9
A generous donation from a little girl is making a big impact on the Farmington Police…
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Chinook fishing on Lower Salmon River closes Friday
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest…
Continue ReadingTasmanian devils born on Australian mainland for first time in 3,000 years
Tasmanian devils have been born in the wild in mainland Australia, more than 3,000 years after they died out in the country. Seven baby Tasmanian…
Continue Reading New wolf killing laws prompt push to revive protections
Wildlife advocates are pressing the Biden administration to revive protections for gray wolves across the Northern Rockies after Republican lawmakers…
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Grizzly bear video filmed southeast of Salmon in 2020 confirmed by F&G officials
Idaho Fish and Game officials recently received a video shot by a sportsman in spring of 2020 who believed the bear was a young grizzly near the…
Continue Reading Wolves scare deer and reduce auto collisions 24%, study says
Scientists found an unconventional way of reducing the frequency of deer-auto collisions could be allowing wolves to roam a…
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Idaho’s black bears are out of their winter dens looking for food
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says the key to keeping Idaho bears wild is to never let them have access to human food because a…
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Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk remain above average and similar to 2020
Statewide survival of collared mule deer fawns and elk calves was above average through the end of April.…
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Pocatello residents asked not to trap cats, Community Cat Program temporarily suspended
Pocatello Animal Services is asking citizens not to trap feral cats and bring them to the Pocatello Animal…
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Rare split-colored lobster is a ‘one in 50 million’ catch
Click here for updates on this story BIDDEFORD, Maine (WBZ) — A lucky lobster is avoiding the dinner table because it’s an extremely rare…
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New Montana laws change response to grizzly bear management
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed two bills changing the way Montana responds to how grizzly bears are managed, saying the animal should lose federal…
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After reappearing in Montana range, grizzly killed over cows
Wildlife officials in central Montana have killed the first confirmed grizzly bear in modern times in the Big Snowy Mountains south of Lewistown,…
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Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies vaccination clinic May 15
You can get your furry friend protected against rabies for just $10 on Saturday, May 15.…
Continue Reading Scientists urge restoration of federal gray wolf protections
A group of scientists urged the Biden administration Thursday to restore legal protections for gray wolves, saying their removal earlier this year…
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Idaho Falls Zoo unveils new penguin exhibit
The 16 African Blackfooted penguins bring in visitors from all…
Continue ReadingScientists bring to life nearly 100 baby sharks through artificial insemination
Sharks are as fascinating as they are endangered, and scientists have been sounding the alarm on the rate at which shark populations are declining.…
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Pay It Forward: Fort Hall Roar
This nonprofit is the voice for lost, missing, or neglected animals of the Fort Hall Reservation and surrounding…
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Boise angler sets rod/reel carp record
Henry Charlier of Boise landed a 34-pound common carp from the Snake River.…
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Feeding big game animals does more harm than good
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says wildlife are not pets, and shouldn’t be treated as such, even with the best…
Continue ReadingGiant ‘river monster’ fish found in Detroit River may be over 100 years old
Scientists were in for a shock when they encountered a “real life river monster” — a giant fish believed to be more than 100 years…
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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 ReadingMysterious, new tarantula-like spider identified in the Florida Everglades
An elusive spider related to the tarantula just joined the ranks of recognized spiders. The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider lives in the Florida…
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US agency to look at bringing back bison on Montana refuge
U.S. officials say they will consider in coming years whether to reintroduce wild bison to a million-acre federal wildlife refuge in central Montana.…
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May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
Grab your fishing pole and don’t forget your fishing…
Continue Reading $40,000 reward offered after illegal shooting of mother grizzly bear
Five conservation organizations are offering rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the illegal…
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Pocatello Animal Services to offer half-price dog licenses in May
You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half the cost starting next…
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Bill allowing more wolves to be killed passes Idaho House
The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 1211 that would allow the hunters to kill 90% of wolves in Idaho.…
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Montana governor signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters
The bill is similar to a program in Idaho, where a private group pays its members up to $1,000 for costs incurred while scouting, hunting or trapping…
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Snake River Animal Shelter receives grant from Petco Love
Snake River Animal Shelter announced a $6,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in…
Continue Reading Montana governor signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Friday allowing the use of private funds to reimburse wolf hunters or trappers for their expenses -…
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Report: Washington wolf population continued to grow in 2020
A new report from state officials says the wolf population in Washington state increased by an estimated 33 animals in 2020.…
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Sloth to make debut at East Idaho Aquarium
We are quickly approaching the debut of a new resident at the East Idaho…
Continue Reading Legislation aims to kill 90% of wolves roaming Idaho
A Republican-dominated state Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill about 90% of the…
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Governor drops bison plan, says he’s protecting ranchers
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has ended a bison management plan that would have allowed the animals to be restored in more areas of the state.…
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Cattle in Oregon again found dead amid strange circumstances
Cattle in central Oregon are again showing up dead under strange circumstances.…
Continue ReadingMIT scientists translated spider webs into music. It could help us talk to them
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned spider webs into music — creating an eerie soundtrack that could help them…
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You can put your bird feeders up but keep them clean, officials say
If you want to set up your bird feeders for spring, Idaho Fish and Game says go for it—just keep these tips in mind to help protect your…
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Idaho Falls Zoo is now open
Families got to reunite with their favorite zoo animals this weekend as the Idaho Falls Zoo opened for the 2021…
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Pocatello Animal Services accepting applications for volunteers
Pocatello Animal Services is looking for folks to lend a hand to the shelter’s furry…
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Steelhead stocked in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond
Idaho Fish and Game’s Pahsimeroi Hatchery personnel released 100 steelhead in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond…
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Officials: Yellowstone-area grizzly bear deaths up from 2019
A Montana state report made public this week showed that grizzly bear deaths in parts of Yellowstone National Park increased last year and were…
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Idaho Falls Zoo Amur tiger passes away
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced Thursday the passing of its 18-year-old Amur tiger, Basha.…
Continue ReadingApril the Giraffe, who became a worldwide sensation for giving birth in 2017, has died
April the Giraffe, who became an internet celebrity by giving birth on a YouTube livestream in 2017, has died at the age of 20. The beloved animal…
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Comments wanted on wild horse relocation
The federal agency seeks to allow between 1,500 and 2,165 wild horses in areas of the Red Desert outside Rock Springs.…
Continue ReadingMan comes face-to-face with angry octopus in rare attack
Considered by biologists to be some of the most intelligent invertebrates, octopuses are normally playful and inquisitive. But an Australian…
Continue ReadingMeet Rusty. He has spent half of his dog life in an animal shelter
A dog in Waco, Texas, has done a lot of living in his two short years on Earth. The latest twist? An adoption that lasted less than 24 hours. Rusty…
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Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection
Grizzly bears are slowly expanding the turf where they roam in parts of the northern Rocky Mountains but need continued protections, according to…
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Bird goes viral for telling dog “I love you”
A bird in Idaho has gone viral with more than 20-million views on Tik-Tok, by expressing its love for his four-legged…
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Zoo Idaho to open Saturday
Zoo Idaho’s opening day for the 2021 season is set for April…
Continue ReadingDo octopuses dream? Maybe. But they definitely change colors while they sleep
With its eight legs wrapped around itself as if in a hug and its eye pupils narrowed to a slit, the octopus breathes evenly, its body a uniform…
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Rabbits in need to get a new home in Shelley
Some rabbits rescued by volunteers are getting a new home. …
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Service dog statutes updates webinar
Future service dogs in Idaho could use a little more of our help, to help…
Continue Reading Montana governor gets warning in killing of Yellowstone wolf
Montana’s governor was given a warning by state wildlife officials after killing a radio-collared wolf near Yellowstone National Park in February…
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Cow gives birth to quadruplets
A cow in Buhl delivered one shocking surprise on St. Patrick’s…
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Yellowstone’s first bear sighting of 2021
A pilot supporting park wildlife studies saw the first grizzly bear of 2021 Saturday.…
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual clean-up day
In preparation for opening day, Idaho Falls Zoo is asking for your help to tidy up the zoo grounds.…
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Wildlife survey shows 29 nonnative goats in Teton Range
As few as 29 nonnative mountain goats remain in Teton Range in Wyoming after aggressive efforts to hunt the animals out of existence, wildlife…
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Outbreak linked to hundreds of bird deaths comes to Utah
A salmonella outbreak linked to the deaths of hundreds of songbirds has come to Utah and officials are asking people to immediately remove or clean…
Continue Reading Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak
In an effort to reduce the potential transmission of salmonellosis locally, Idaho Fish and Game recommends those who have bird feeders in their yards…
Continue ReadingA snake that smiles right back at you … three times
There are a few reptile fanatics that smile when they see snakes, but maybe only one snake that can smile right back at you … three times.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo to open April 10
The Idaho Falls Zoo will reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, April 10 at 9:30…
Continue Reading US states look to step up wolf kills, pushed by Republicans
Wolf hunting policies in some U.S. states are taking an aggressive turn as Republican lawmakers and conservative hunting groups push to curb their…
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Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter to cover pet adoptions for veterans
The men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military can add a furry friend to their life for free thanks to a local…
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Simpson cosponsors the Grizzly Bear State Management Act
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney in reintroducing H.R 1403, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act.…
Continue Reading Bills to curb wolf numbers advance in Montana Legislature
Hunters and trappers who kill wolves in Montana could be reimbursed for their expenses by private groups under a proposal advanced by state…
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Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak
Idaho fish and wildlife officials are recommending that residents take down their backyard bird feeders or clean them frequently amid a salmonella…
Continue Reading Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in March
Idaho Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at two local waters from March 8 to March…
Continue ReadingPuppy born with six legs is a ‘miracle,’ vet hospital says
Like other newborn puppies, Skipper likes to eat, drink water and go to the bathroom. But the border collie and Australian shepherd mix is unique…
Continue Reading Bison largely remaining within the boundaries of Yellowstone
Officials say bison have largely stayed in Yellowstone National Park and avoided being captured by park officials or killed by hunters this winter.…
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Aquarium introduces new sloth to visitors
There is a new face at the East Idaho Aquarium in Idaho Falls., but only a few visitors were able to see him.…
Continue ReadingThis fish looks like a hedge-trimmer — but its days could be numbered
The sawfish is one of the ocean’s stranger sights — with its unique long, narrow nose lined with teeth, it resembles a hedge-trimmer or…
Continue ReadingHow to stop your cat from killing so much wildlife
Cat owners who want to stop their pets hunting wildlife as much should play with them and feed them more meat, according to a new study. Typical…
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50 Yellowstone bison transported to Montana reservation
Officials have transported 50 Yellowstone National Park bison to the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana.…
Continue ReadingPuppy Bowl XVII: Team Ruff wins with dramatic last-minute comeback
The 17th Puppy Bowl ended in dramatic fashion Sunday with a come-from-behind win by Team Ruff. Trailing by three points with under a minute left,…
Continue ReadingHe rescued Sadie from a shelter, then she saved his life
Last September, Brian Myers walked into an animal shelter and rescued Sadie, a German Shepard — giving her another chance at life. Four months…
Continue ReadingPuppy Bowl XVII to feature First Lady Jill Biden message
American dog royalty will be making an appearance at Puppy Bowl XVII. First Lady Jill Biden has filmed a public service announcement to air during…
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Powder River Basin midwinter eagle count up from last year
A volunteer survey of the Powder River Basin suggests more eagles are using the basin as their winter home this year than in…
Continue Reading Grizzly, 34, confirmed as Yellowstone region’s oldest known
Zach Turnbull could barely make out the emaciated grizzly bear’s inside-lip tattoo, and when he did decipher the digits – 168 – they just didn’t seem…
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Idaho Fish and Game calling us to do our part in protecting winter wildlife
Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is asking us to do our part to protect wintering wildlife by leaving animals…
Continue ReadingScientists have finally worked out how butterflies fly
Scientists have long wondered how butterflies fly — compared with other flying animals, the creatures have unusually short, broad and large…
Continue ReadingFDA expands Sportmix dog food recall after 70 dogs reportedly died
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall and is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about high levels of aflatoxin in some…
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