Six New Rattlesnake Species Identified In Western U.S.
Biologists have identified and named six new species of rattlesnake in the western United States.
Utah DWR releases illegal wildlife kill numbers for 2023
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 10, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has its illegal kill number for 2023, which...
Study: Hot Days Trigger Rockfalls In Yosemite
New research suggests heat triggers rockfalls along the steep granite walls of California's Yosemite National Park.
Study: Clear-cutting Undermines Carbon Storage In Forest Floor
Trees don't just store carbon in their roots, limbs and leaves, they also facilitate the transfer of carbon from air and water into the soil where it can remain for thousands of years.
Suspected Mold Spot Turns Out To Be Cluster Of Spiders
A San Francisco woman who thought there was a spot of mold on her porch discovered the mystery spot was something far more sinister -- hundreds of tiny spiders.
Obama declares Bears Ears National Monument despite opposition by Utah lawmakers
Ignoring organized and vocal opposition by Utah lawmakers, Pres. Barack Obama on Wednesday declared a Bears Ears National Monument for Utah.
Rabid bats found in Salt Lake City; Heath Department issues warning
Three bats found since August in downtown Salt Lake City have tested positive for rabies, according to the Salt Lake County Health Department.
Exxon settles over 2011 Yellowstone River oil spill
Exxon Mobil under the terms of a joint agreement settled for $12 million for the 2011 oil spill that spoiled a section of the Yellowstone River, officials said.
Wasatch County S&R crews rescue 2 overdue snowmobilers
Wasatch County Search & Rescue crews responded Thursday to a call about overdue snowmobilers.
‘Look for the helpers,’ the wisdom of Mr. Rogers in dark times — ‘The...
It’s a scary time in the world right now. We’ll tell you about the international support for Manchester after the bombing, some of the beautiful things people are doing, including the hashtag #turntolove that sweeping through Twitter.
Ravens, Crows As Clever As Chimpanzees
Call someone a birdbrain and they're liable to be offended. Despite their diminutive noggins, many bird species are quite intelligent.