Geographical Location: Northwest

Surveying bats helps monitor the colonies’ health

Camera reveals bear scratching itself on a tree in south-central Montana

Climate change and past fire suppression had led to damaging wildfires

Their lead levels are highest in months directly following hunting season

It’s the first documented case of rabies in a moose on the continent

Researchers worry it points to underlying health problems in the struggling population

The discovery offers a new understanding of how cougar populations may be connected

Females are emerging earlier in the spring

Choosing humans over predators, coyotes and bobcats put themselves at risk

As black bears expand their range, GPS collars are helping biologists understand their behavior