Rescue Dogs Search Colorado Mountains for Marten Scat
Wildlife biologists and dog handlers used trained rescue dogs to locate marten scat in the southern San Juan Mountains during an October search.
Colorado Wildlife News
Wildlife in Colorado runs on conservation efforts, urban encounters, species recovery and population management, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in the interaction between human populations and the state's natural systems.
Recent news
November 6, 2026
Wolf Wanders Into Live Denver TV BroadcastA wolf appeared in live morning-show camera footage from a Gardner, Colorado wildlife sanctuary.
October 31, 2026
Colorado Completes New Greenland Wildlife OverpassThe 200-by-209-foot structure connects 39,000 acres of habitat to reduce vehicle-animal collisions on Interstate 25.
October 29, 2026
Colorado Passes Wildlife Collision Prevention BillA new law establishes an optional registration fee to fund safety projects aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle accidents.
October 20, 2026
Colorado Bears Target Residential Halloween TreatsIncreased bear activity forces residents to secure seasonal decor as attacks hit a record high.
October 14, 2026
Colorado Officials Warned Residents About PumpkinsColorado Parks and Wildlife has issued guidance on pumpkin disposal to prevent attracting bears, deer, and raccoons.
October 13, 2026
Colorado Suspended Lethal Removal of WolvesState wildlife officials have paused the practice of killing wolves identified as chronically depredating livestock.
October 11, 2026
Colorado Rescued Abandoned Black Bear Cubs in 2026Colorado Parks and Wildlife intervened after environmental stressors caused mother bears to abandon their starving cubs.
October 9, 2026
Colorado Reported Record Number of Bear Encounters in 2026Southwest Colorado saw a surge in bear activity that led to multiple injuries during the fall of 2026.
October 8, 2026
Colorado Bear Cub Rescues Rose Sharply in 2026Drought and food scarcity forced rehabilitation centers to take in record numbers of orphaned bear cubs across the state.
October 8, 2026
Colorado Wildlife Crashes Increased Yearly Through 2025State officials reported a steady rise in vehicle collisions involving wildlife over the past five years.
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Colorado reporting spans conservation efforts, urban encounters, population recovery, and the regulations governing the relationship between people and animals. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where natural habitats and human activity overlap. The high elevation and varied terrain create unique migratory patterns that drive much of the state news cycle. Seasonal shifts in food availability consistently dictate when and where human-wildlife encounters occur.