Endangered Species Act

It’s the latest development in the ongoing battle over the future of grizzly bear protections in the lower 48.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking feedback about permits when protected species and their habitats are involved.

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.