Utah Wildlife

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.

Waldo was not a cartoon, but a genuine lady bobcat and Weber State College mascot, a gorgeous animal that stole my heart!

In other news, a task force focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people could be extended for two years. And, new footage shows a crash between a FrontRunner train and an SUV last week.

In other news, Utah firefighters are preparing to head home after two weeks battling the Los Angeles County wildfires. And, Utahns can see bald eagles across the state this winter.