Isabelle Burky
Science Reporter-
Bison are hardy, long lived megafauna, so biologists were shocked when 40% of a herd in Utah's Book Cliffs died in just six days. Testing revealed the culprit, but some big questions still remain. -
A Cornell science journalism fellow traces the Great Salt Lake’s decline through shorebirds, whose populations are falling as vital migration habitat disappears. -
Researchers from Canada to Mexico are banding fast-flying hummingbirds to learn more about these dazzling daredevils as they make their way through Utah. -
Bison may appear calm, but Antelope Island wildlife officials say they're powerful, unpredictable animals. Here's how to safely enjoy Utah's iconic bison while giving them the space they need. -
Bear Lake's beauty attracts thousands each summer. But changing weather, cold water, and a lack of life jackets can quickly turn a day on the lake into an emergency. -
As firefighters gain ground on the Babylon Fire, officials say Utah's dry conditions make prevention critical — and urge residents to avoid the sparks that start wildfires. -
White sturgeon are a dinosaur-like fish that can live for decades and grow longer than a pickup truck. They're not native to Utah. So why is a state agency introducing them? -
From fuzzy bumble bees to metallic green pollinators, Utah is home to thousands of native bee species quietly supporting ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity statewide. -
Mountain lions are elusive, misunderstood and at the center of a heated debate. Scientists and conservationists weigh in on the future of Utah's wildlife management. -
A love of the outdoors often begins close to home. For Robin Pendery, childhood adventures in Cache Valley sparked a life spent exploring some of the world's biggest mountains.
