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Category Archives: Animals
The Wolf Who Became A Legend, And A Pawn In American Culture And Politics
Wolf O-Six photographed from Soda Butte in Yellowstone National Park in October, 2012. (Courtesy:Doug McLaughlin) Journalist Nate Blakeslee chronicles the life of a wolf in the Rockies and the forces both natural and human that shape her destiny. His new book is “American Wolf: A True Story Of … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio, Environment, Land Use, Rural Issues
Tagged books, nate blakeslee, wolves
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Digging Into The History Of Wild Horses To Understand Their Future
Wild horses are symbolic of freedom and are part of the mythology and legends of the American West. Yet growing herds are costing millions of taxpayer dollars as politics and society collide over how to manage them. Pulitzer Prize- winning … Continue reading
Posted in agriculture, Animals, Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio, Environment, History, Rural Issues, Sustainability
Tagged blm, dave philipps, music, wild horses
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Photographer Michael Crouser Captures The Realities Of ‘Mountain Ranch’ Life In Colorado
You can almost smell the scent of well worn leather in the black and white image of a cowboy swinging onto a moving horse on the cover of Minneapolis photographer Michael Crouser’s new book, “Mountain Ranch.” This collection of photos made at … Continue reading
Posted in agriculture, Animals, Arts, Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio, Rural Issues
Tagged michael crouser, rancher
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Better Equine Birth Control May Help Save The West’s Wild Horse Herds
Wild horse and burro herds in the west are rapidly growing. The horses and burros on public lands now number more than 72,000. Federal officials says these animals may starve or die of thirst because the rangeland can’t support them … Continue reading
Posted in agriculture, Animals, Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio, Environment
Tagged wild horses
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Do Animals Need More Freedom?
Animal behaviorist Marc Bekoff, left, with rescued dairy cow Bessie. Bioethicist Jessica Pierce, right, with one of her family dogs, a rescue named Bella. (Courtesy Marc Bekoff and Sage Madden) You’ve probably wondered what your dog or cat is thinking. … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio
Tagged animal welfare, animal well being, jessica pierce, marc bekoff
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Photos Reveal The Secret Lives Of Owls
Photographer Paul Bannick of Seattle says “you don’t find owls – they find you.” He’s often called the owl whisperer and his latest book is “Owl: A Year In The Lives Of North American Owls.” It’s filled with striking images of the elusive birds … Continue reading
FDA Tightens Rules On Antibiotics In Livestock Feed
Feedlots, ranchers and even 4-H kids sometimes give their animals feed and water laced with antibiotics. This practice is known to help promote growth, as well as prevent disease. But there’s growing concern about the increase in antibiotic-resistant germs. So … Continue reading
Posted in agriculture, Animals, Colorado Matters, Colorado Public Radio, health, Rural Issues
Tagged Paul Morley DVM, ryan warner
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How To Protect Elephants? A Coloradan’s Tools Include Beehives
Colorado zookeeper Dave Johnson helps Nepalis use beehives to keep marauding elephants from decimating rice paddies. It’s one way he’s working to protect elephants, rhinos and other endangered species around the world and it’s critical because the numbers of these … Continue reading
Horned Beavers? Whales With Legs? This Denver Exhibit Has ‘Extreme’ Animals Covered
Did you know central Colorado was once home to horned beavers? Can you imagine an elk with antlers spanning seven feet? The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new exhibit called Extreme Mammalsfeaturing fossils and reconstructions of these bizarre creatures … Continue reading
