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AnimalsDENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Friday that it had shot a wolf that was chronically depredating livestock in Rio Blanco County, but has been unable to find its carcass. The agency also said that after analyzing genetic samples, the at-fault wolf was the fifth Copper Creek yearling who was not successfully captured with the rest of the pack in fall 2024. The wolf is suspected to have attacked and killed — or depredated — six anim…See the Story
CPW Shoots Copper Creek Wolf Depredating in Rio Blanco County, but No Carcass Found
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Vail, Colorado · VailReservoir levels across Colorado are below average, with those in the northern part of the state faring better than those in the southwest. Statewide, reservoirs were 54% full at the end of August, compared to 63% full at this time last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That is just 79% of the median, compared to 93% of the median at the end of August last year. “If we have another poor winter that is going to impact reservo…See the Story
After a hot, dry summer, reservoir levels across Colorado are below average
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Trees · Glenwood SpringsAs the days shorten, temperatures drop and trees start to change color, Colorado’s black bear population is packing in the calories for winter. Each fall, bears start to ramp up their daily caloric intake, seeking around 20,000 calories a day to build up enough fat reserves to survive winter, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This is equivalent to a fast food order consisting of 20 chicken sandwiches, 10 large orders of French fries, 10…See the Story
How to prevent conflict with hungry bears as they pack on the calories for winter
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