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denvergazette.com > outtherecolorado > 02/27/2026 > stray-dogs-slaughter-seven-animals-at-beloved-colorado-petting-zoo

Stray dogs slaughter seven animals at beloved Colorado petting zoo

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (235+ words) According to Wishing Star Farm, two stray dogs attacked their Ellicott-area petting zoo animals on February 23, resulting in numerous animal deaths. The dogs, described as a small white pitbull with brown patches and a black-mouthed cur, attacked the animals between…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > outtherecolorado > 02/26/2026 > two-bald-eagles-re-enter-the-wild-after-months-of-rehabilitation-in-colorado

Two bald eagles re-enter the wild after months of rehabilitation in Colorado

1+ day, 33+ min ago  (346+ words) Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that two bald eagles have been successfully rehabilitated and re-released in the area of Banner Lakes State Wildlife Area northeast of Brighton. The release took place on Monday, following both birds spending months under…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > outtherecolorado > 02/24/2026 > heres-why-crows-seem-to-take-over-downtown-denver-during-winter-nights

Here’s why crows seem to take over downtown Denver during winter nights

3+ day, 44+ min ago  (286+ words) Every night, a murder of crows lays claim to entire blocks of downtown Denver " and the locals have taken notice. Thousands of birds fill the Mile High City's skies like clockwork each evening, flying in such large numbers that they…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > 02/23/2026 > cpw-report-a-total-of-78-bears-were-euthanized-in-colorado-in-2025

CPW REPORT: A total of 78 bears were euthanized in Colorado in 2025

4+ day, 40+ min ago  (588+ words) Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently announced that 2025 ended with 15 percent more reported sightings and conflicts with bears compared to the previous six years. In total, 5,299 bear-related reports were received throughout the year, with trash still being the top common factor…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > outtherecolorado > 02/17/2026 > rmnp-announces-temporary-closures-to-protect-nesting-raptors

RMNP announces temporary closures to protect nesting raptors

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (234+ words) Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) has announced that temporary raptor closures are now in effect. Each year, RMNP officials initiate temporary closures in specific areas of the park to allow birds of prey to nest undisturbed. The closures will remain…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > outtherecolorado > 02/11/2026 > rare-species-spotted-only-3-other-times-in-colorado-scooped-up-in-backyard

Rare species spotted only 3 other times in Colorado scooped up in backyard

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (395+ words) A rare bat species has been documented in northern Colorado for the first time thanks for careful eyes and the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center. Given that this species of bat tends to be most common in southeastern and central United…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > 02/10/2026 > colorado-gator-rescue-selling-massive-green-eggs-for-20-a-pop-and-no-theyre-not-from-alligators

Colorado gator rescue selling massive green eggs for $20 a pop – and no, they’re not from alligators

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (282+ words) Colorado Gators Reptile Rescue and Education center is selling massive green eggs said to be large enough to make an omelet comparable to those consisting of a dozen chicken eggs " and no, the eggs aren't from alligators. According to a…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > outtherecolorado > 02/03/2026 > wolf-dies-during-cpw-operation-to-capture-and-collar-in-northwest-colorado

Wolf dies during CPW operation to capture and collar in northwest Colorado

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (354+ words) Another wolf has died in Colorado " this one, a three-year-old breeding male that was brought to the state as part of the 2023 reintroduction initiative. The death occurred on January 28 and was announced today. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > 01/30/2026 > livestreaming-camera-reveals-secret-lives-of-rattlesnakes-in-colorado

Livestreaming camera reveals secret lives of rattlesnakes in Colorado

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (1191+ words) Several Denver-area school districts cancel classes Friday due to national strike The rattlesnakes are hibernating now, spending the winter beneath the surface of a rock outcrop in Colorado where a camera has been posted. The camera has recorded a livestream…...

Denver Gazette
denvergazette.com > outtherecolorado > 01/14/2026 > fire-crew-rescues-deer-stuck-in-middle-of-icy-colorado-reservoir

Fire crew rescues deer stuck in middle of icy Colorado reservoir

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (394+ words) Members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department participated in a wildlife rescue on January 13 that thankfully had a happy ending. According to a report on the matter, an injured deer was found stuck on the ice at Curr Reservoir, which…...