wildlife

Denver Zoo’s hippo to hop on to Texas wildlife preserve so exhibit can be updated
Denver Zoo's only hippo will move to the Lone Star State this fall so the...

Orphaned Colorado mountain lion cub rescued, released back into wild
An orphaned mountain lion cub rescued by state wildlife staff in southwest Colorado has been...

PHOTOS: Counting Bighorn Sheep on Pikes Peak with CPW
Ever wondered how many Bighorn Sheep are on top of Pikes Peak?

Mountain lion kills Boulder couple’s dog during evening walk
Taulere and Arrone Appel were on their nightly walk with their small, white Cavachon dog...

Colorado’s wolves roam farther into northwest corner of state, new map shows
At least one of Colorado's collared wolves moved deeper into the northwest corner of the...

2 Colorado drivers die in crashes with moose, deer
Four drivers on C-470 in Highlands Ranch crashed into a moose July 11 and another...

Causes of death in 2 Colorado gray wolves released
The deaths of two reintroduced gray wolves this spring were connected to a mountain lion...

Sink a line in Salida to catch something unexpected
The 100-mile stretch of river from Leadville to Cañon City claims premium, trout-rich waters teeming...

Baby raccoon rescued from semi-truck engine in Arapahoe County
Photos posted by the sheriff's office show the raccoon huddled in the back of the...

The Colorado River is officially contaminated with invasive zebra mussels. Can the state stop the spread?
The Colorado River from Glenwood Springs to the Utah border is now considered positive for...