Spring is on its way — and so are the baby animals. For some people, that just means a good reason to keep the camera at the ready. For others, it means an unbearable temptation to squeeze every fuzzy critter that stumbles across the trail. So, when is cuddling wild animals advisable? Let’s find out.    [...]

Colorado may be the land of alpine lakes, Coors Light, and more Toyota Tacomas than you can shake a hiking pole at, but that’s not all. It’s also home to more than 15 mountain ranges, where 58 peaks soar above 14,000 feet, earning them a cult following and the nickname of “Fourteeners.” For decades, these [...]

The good news: Sir David Attenborough, the natural history broadcasting legend, is set to unveil his latest series, “Wild Isles,” on BBC this Sunday, March 12. The bad news: The series is rumored to be his last-ever on-location role. If you don’t know Attenborough by name, you’re probably familiar with his voice. The narrator of [...]

One of Colorado’s most beloved bald eagle duos, composed of a female affectionately known as F420 and a male fondly referred to as “Dad,” has recently laid a new egg near Standley Lake. Presently, they are alternating their roles as incubators, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their latest offspring. All that is pretty normal for [...]

What do you get when you cross a domesticated pig with a wild boar and then give it super powers to survive Canadian winters? You get a “super pig” — and a super problem. States in the northern US are currently bracing for an invasion of these intelligent and highly destructive pigs, which may soon [...]

Here’s something that’ll get you chirping: A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology found that dedicating just 10% of farmland to birds (think: adding cute lil’ bird gardens to the corner of a field) can bring bird populations soaring back to life. The study started as an effort to find simple ways [...]

Strap in, folks: We’re about to take your giraffe knowledge to new heights. A new study by veterinary scholars Lynette Hart and Benjamin Hart revealed some surprising findings about the intricacies of giraffe sex. Spoiler alert: it’s way weirder than we expected. And it involves airborne pee. Apparently, male giraffes need to investigate female giraffes’ [...]