Endangered Species Act

It would still be illegal to harm Mountain West species, such as jumping mice, migratory birds and desert tortoises, but their habitats may no longer be federally protected.

A new wolf pack may be forming right now in Jackson Hole, splitting their time between the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park.

Butterfly Pavilion near Denver is partnering with the Government of Mexico to conserve the winter habitats of monarch butterflies.

Amid consideration of a federal plan to keep grizzly bears on the endangered species list, we take a step back and look at the facts.

Biologists will be capturing grizzly bears and black bears in Grand Teton National Park this fall. The hope is to gather more data about the two populations. Field research will start on Sept. 26 and go until Nov. 15.

They say states like Wyoming liberalized the legal killings of wolves, which is why they must be protected. The intent to sue from these groups came shortly after news broke about an alleged wolf torture incident in Sublette County that sparked international outrage.

Wildlife agencies are purchasing 3,345 acres of ranchland in the Mountain West that serves as a critical habitat for several species, including a threatened Western fish.

Next Wednesday, May 1, biologists will begin annual grizzly and black bear captures in Yellowstone National Park for research purposes.

A long awaited federal draft plan for greater sage grouse management in the Western U.S. has been released, and so far, Wyoming is cautiously optimistic.

Ten conservation groups plan to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its decision not to list gray wolves in more parts of the west under the Endangered Species Act.