Say Hello to Denver’s Newest Invasive Species
These wiggly intruders may look like nightcrawlers, but they’re not.
Animals & Wildlife
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Wild Turkeys Run A-Fowl Throughout Denver Area
Here’s why you may see more of these feathered friends in the coming weeks.
Denver Zoo Lawsuit Alleges New Sea Lion Exhibit Was Built Poorly, Suffers From Leaks
The $19 million renovation took almost two years to finish, and the zoo wasn’t pleased with the result.
Dog Day Afternoon: Colorado Shakespeare Festival Holds Auditions for Canine Star
On March 28, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival auditioned dozens of dogs for a scene-stealing role in Shakespeare in Love at CU Boulder.
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Ban of Selling Dogs, Cats at Pet Stores
Seven other states have passed similar statewide prohibitions on retail pet sales, as have over two dozen Colorado cities.
Photos: Glowing Wild Now Illuminating the Denver Zoo
The event is back by popular demand after 70,000 people attended last year.
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Denver Creator Makes Art From the Skins of Invasive Species
“This is why the story of the invasive species appealed to me so much. This is something I can do. This is something I can help with.”
Who Gets the Dog? Colorado Considers New Pet Custody Law for Breakups
State lawmakers advanced a bill to establish legal standards for pet custody rulings, directing courts to consider the animals’ best interests.
Colorado’s Seeds Are Coated in Pesticides, Even When It Isn’t Necessary
The SEED Act would base seed treatment decisions on actual pest risk instead of default packaging.
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Bees, Alpacas and Goats, Oh My! Five Unique Animal Experiences Around Denver
Denver animal lovers, this one’s for you.
Sex, Money and ICE: Ten Pending Bills in the Colorado Legislature
From pet custody after divorce to prostitution and underage marriage, here are a few of the most interesting proposals lawmakers are considering.
Big Golden Retriever Energy Takes Over Golden
Thousands of dogs and their owners gathered for the annual festival.
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Colorado Bill Would Ban the Sale of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores
Supporters say the ban would cut off demand for breeding mills, while critics argue it would lead to black market pet sales.
Denver to Cover 100 Pet Deposits for Renters Amid Surge in Shelter Surrenders
“We [shouldn’t] have to choose between a home and the loved ones we share it with.”
Colorado Ranchers and Consumers Can Team Up to Make Beef Supply Chains More Sustainable
Future Cowboy at CSU Spur during the Stock Show will show people how.
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Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show
Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can’t-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.
Ten Unique Yoga Classes in Denver: Kangaroos, Nudity, Puppies and More
From naked yoga to kangaroo yoga, there’s something for even the most skeptical yogi.
When COVID Jumped the Fence at the Denver Zoo, Researchers Seized the Opportunity
A new Colorado-led study traces how the virus moved through tigers, lions and hyenas in 2021.
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The Case for Hiking Alone
“There’s nowhere I hear my thoughts as clearly as alone in the woods without cell service.”
Denver Zoo’s Much Anticipated Baby Anteater Born Prematurely, Dies
“Our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams immediately jumped into action and worked tirelessly over the weekend to try to stabilize the baby.”
Denver Animal Shelter Saw a Record Number of Pets Surrendered in 2025
Over 2,800 pets were left at the pound by their owners this year — the most surrenders in at least two decades.
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See a Pet Left Out in the Cold in Denver? Here’s What to Do.
Owners who fail to shelter animals from the cold can face large fines and even jail time.