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Hey, Dickheads: Quit Shooting Rabbits With Blow Darts.

By Thomas Mitchell

Aug 20, 2025

They're having a tough summer as it is with that tentacle- and horn-growing virus.

Moose Have Lived in Colorado for Centuries: Unpacking the Evidence

By William Taylor, John Wendt and Joshua Miller

Aug 16, 2025

Statements on the National Park Service website assert that Colorado has never supported a breeding population of moose – only the occasional transient visitor. That's wrong.

We Tried the New Kangaroo Yoga Class in Wheat Ridge

By Hannah Metzger

Aug 15, 2025

You've heard of puppy yoga and goat yoga. Now, get ready for...

rabbit with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus horns

What’s Up With Those Colorado Rabbits With Tentacles and Horns?

By Thomas Mitchell

Aug 13, 2025

Cottontail rabbit papillomavirus has been documented for centuries, but the symptoms have gone viral in a new sense this summer.

Deadly Bird Disease Spotted in South Denver

By Bennito L. Kelty

Aug 12, 2025

Humans can't get infected with avian pox, but it can be fatal to wild and domesticated birds, including pets and livestock.

People do yoga while puppies walk around

Ten Unique Yoga Classes in Denver: Kangaroos, Nudity, Puppies and More

By Shannon Tucker

Aug 4, 2025

From naked yoga to kangaroo yoga, there’s something for even the most skeptical yogi.

Taking the High Toad: Denver Zoo Releases Boreal Toads to Help Near-Endangered Species

By Kristen Fiore

Jul 23, 2025

"There are some numbers out there from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that there are as few as 800 adult toads in our state."

Review: The Amazing Acro-Cats Return to Denver With Purr-fectly Chaotic Charm

By Toni Tresca

Jul 8, 2025

The cat circus-meets-rock-show hybrid is back at the Bug Theatre in a two-paws-up production.

Back With a Splash: Sea Lions Return to Denver Zoo Upon Completion of New Habitat

By Kristen Fiore

Jun 30, 2025

Sea lions have returned to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and are now enjoying a new $19 million habitat.

Mother and Daughter Challenging Aurora's Ban on Housing Roosters

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jun 30, 2025

After falling in love with Kevin, a rare (and allegedly quiet) breed of rooster, Heather Krueger and her seven-year-old daughter are collecting signatures to change a local ban.

Effin' Birds Migrates to Denver for Events

By Teague Bohlen

Jun 28, 2025

Creator Aaron Reynolds hits Mutiny Comics before Fan Expo.

Animal Activist Group Wants Colorado to Ban Sale of Wildlife Fur

By Hannah Metzger

Jun 18, 2025

"It removes the market incentive for killing native species of wildlife in Colorado."

Claws Came Out at Colorado Wildlife Commission Meeting Over Problematic Wolf Pack

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 13, 2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife killed one member of the Copper Creek Wolf pack. The agricultural community says that's not enough.

The Elephant at the Ren Fest: Colorado Denies Permit For Elephants at Event

By Kristen Fiore

Jun 6, 2025

For years, the hulking beasts have joined in the festivities in Larkspur, but they didn't seem to be having any fun.

Miller Moths Haven't Descended on Denver Yet, but They're on the Way

By Catie Cheshire

May 30, 2025

The creatures are important pollinators but during a month or so each year, thousands come to Denver they can be overwhelming.

A progress photo of a sculpture being installed

A Rhino in RiNo! It's Up to You to Name the New, 22,000-Pound Sculpture

By Kristen Fiore

May 29, 2025

"With this project, we’re transforming what was essentially a doughnut hole in the urban fabric."

Short Leash: Dog Bites Are on the Rise in Denver

By Kristen Fiore

May 29, 2025

I was attacked by dogs two different times during my first four months in Denver.

Denver Dog Owners Are Sending Their Pets to the Pound in Record Numbers

By Hannah Metzger

May 27, 2025

Dog surrenders at the Denver Animal Shelter are up 237 percent from 2019.

Bison grazing in the snow at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Polis Signs Law Protecting Roaming Bison From Hunting

By Brendan Joel Kelley

May 23, 2025

Most Americans still confuse buffalo and bison, thanks in part to Buffalo Bill Cody, a famous bison hunter who's buried in Denver.

colorado wolf transferred from captivity to wildlife

Colorado's Wolf Depredation Fund Could Change After 2025

By Catie Cheshire

May 13, 2025

Wolves are expanding in Colorado, and so are battles over livestock depredation repayments.

Animals

Ralphie, CU's Iconic Live Bison Mascot, Retires

The American Lamb Board Served Up Samples of Lamb

Animals

Ralphie, CU's Iconic Live Bison Mascot, Retires

The American Lamb Board Served Up Samples of Lamb

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