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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.

Buzz Off: How the Focus on Saving Honey Bees Could Sting Colorado's Native Bees

By Abby O'Brien

May 7, 2025

“With global warming, honey bees were kind of the canary in the coal mine. People started realizing there's something wrong here."

Lawmakers Want to Fund Wildlife Crossings, Road Safety With $3 Insurance Fee

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 22, 2025

Lawmakers believe they've found a way to fund highway improvements without crashing into the budget, but not all local governments are onboard.

Buzzing With Amenities: Downtown Denver Hotel Installs Beehives on the Roof

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 17, 2025

Bees living on top of the Grand Hyatt have one the best views of the Rocky Mountains in town.

A Dung Deal: Get Your Bison Pies Here!

By Patricia Calhoun

Apr 15, 2025

The Denver Mountain Parks Foundation is hosting its first fundraiser devoted to picking up bison poop.

The Former Dumb Friends League Reimagines Its Future as Humane Colorado

By Cleo Mirza

Mar 26, 2025

The nonprofit focused on animal welfare ushers in a new era of advocacy while remaining dedicated to the organization’s time-honored principles.

Broomfield Woman Asks Kim K for Help After Her Dog Ate "$13,000 of Underwear"

By Kristen Fiore

Mar 21, 2025

Reta is in recovery after her $13,000 surgery to remove "quite a few pairs" of Skims underwear from her intestines, leaving her owner in a bind.

Can You Guess Denver's Most Popular Dog Breed?

By Hannah Metzger

Mar 20, 2025

For the third year, French bulldogs are Denver's most popular AKC-recognized dog breed.

What the Flock? Meet Amanda Buxton, Denver's Duck Whisperer

By Jason Heller

Mar 12, 2025

"What if everyone decided to dump their ducks at Sloan's Lake? Like if everybody just decided, 'Who cares?' Then where would we be?"

Why Won't My Dog Stop Trying to Bite Weed Smoke?

By Herbert Fuego

Mar 11, 2025

Here's a crazy thought: Have you ever tried not being in the same room as your dog when you smoke weed?

Animals

Review: Acro-Cats Is Purr-fectly Chaotic

Sea Lions Return to New Habitat at Denver Zoo

Animals

Review: Acro-Cats Is Purr-fectly Chaotic

Sea Lions Return to New Habitat at Denver Zoo

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