Utah Wildlife

In other news, a bat in southwest Utah tested positive for rabies, the first such case this year. And, Utah has a new custom license plate to celebrate America 250.

Chronic wasting disease is on the rise in Utah. Scientists explain how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for, and how the public can help track it.

On a snowy morning in Utah’s Book Cliffs, biologists traverse rugged terrain to study hibernating black bears — part of a decades-long effort to understand the quiet resilience of bears in the wild.

In January three wolves were killed by the US Department of Agriculture and Food in Cache Valley, near Avon. The wolves wandered into a corner of northern Utah where wolves are exempt from protection.

The birds are already facing pressures like drought, wildfires, and climate change. Conservation groups say the case could shape land use decisions on public lands for years to come.

In other news, a fatal disease that affects hooved animals was found in Carbon County. And, the world's largest acidic geyser started erupting again for the first time in over five years.

Wildlife crossings help avoid vehicle collisions with wildlife, which injure and kill hundreds of people and animals every year in Utah. Lawmakers are considering a bill to fund more crossings.

A new study funded by NASA and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources tracked the movements of deer based on moisture levels found in vegetation.

Drought means less water and less oxygen for Utah's fish, putting them under increased stress and requiring more care from anglers this summer.

In other news, part of the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closing temporarily while Salt Lake City officials address environmental and safety concerns in the area.