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Landslide Blocks Coastline Highway 1 Near Elk; Reopening Time Uncertain
local-news1 day ago

Landslide Blocks Coastline Highway 1 Near Elk; Reopening Time Uncertain

A major landslide completely blocks Highway 1 south of Elk, closing both lanes with no estimated reopening time. Debris and a downed tree cover the roadway near post mile 31, and a Pepsi semi was stuck in the Elk Bridge switchbacks due to the closure. The Garcia River Bridge closure (PM 17–18.5) from last night remains in effect. Motorists should use alternate routes and check Caltrans QuickMap or social updates for real-time conditions.

via Redheaded Blackbelt|
#caltrans#elk#highway-1
Wolves Return, Cougars Pivot to Deer in Yellowstone
science22 days ago

Wolves Return, Cougars Pivot to Deer in Yellowstone

Six years of remote cameras and kill data from Yellowstone show that after wolves were reintroduced, cougars avoid wolf‑kill zones and favor deer, aided by terrain that allows escape. The elk portion of cougar diets fell from about 80% (1998–2005) to 52% (2016–2024) while deer rose from 15% to 42%; younger, smaller females hunt more deer, older and larger males still tackle elk. The findings highlight how two top predators can reshuffle prey choices and stress the importance of prey diversity for coexistence, with implications for wildlife management where wolves and cougars coexist.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#cougars#deer#elk
Hunter Encounters Elk with Unusual Hoof Deformities
wildlife1 year ago

Hunter Encounters Elk with Unusual Hoof Deformities

A hunter in Colorado discovered an elk with bizarrely deformed hooves, raising concerns about potential disease. The deformations may be due to nutritional deficiencies or a hoof disease similar to one spreading in Washington state, known as treponema-associated hoof disease (TAHD). Despite the unusual hooves, experts assure that the meat is safe to eat, and there is no immediate concern of an outbreak in Colorado.

via Cowboy State Daily|
#colorado#elk#hoof-disease
Montana Elk Test Positive for CWD Amid Vaccine Research Progress
environment1 year ago

Montana Elk Test Positive for CWD Amid Vaccine Research Progress

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in an elk in southeast Montana, marking the fourth elk statewide to test positive. The infected elk was found in Hunting District 704, an area with high elk concentrations. CWD is always fatal and affects both elk and deer, often without visible symptoms until late stages. The state encourages hunters to test both deer and elk to better understand disease prevalence and guide management decisions. CWD sampling assistance is available at various locations, and hunting remains a key strategy to control its spread.

via NonStop Local Billings|
#cwd#elk#environment
Escaped Pet Donkey Found Thriving with Wild Elk After 5 Years
animal-news1 year ago

Escaped Pet Donkey Found Thriving with Wild Elk After 5 Years

A pet donkey named Diesel, who escaped five years ago in California, has been found living happily with a herd of wild elk. Owners Terrie and Dave Drewry are relieved to see him healthy and have decided to let him remain free as a "wild burro." Diesel was last seen in 2019, and recent footage by a hiker confirmed his well-being. The Drewrys have since adopted new donkeys and do not plan to recapture Diesel.

via BBC.com|
#animal-news#california#donkey
Multiple Mountain Lion Sightings Confirmed in Rural Missouri
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

Multiple Mountain Lion Sightings Confirmed in Rural Missouri

The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a rare sighting of a mountain lion in rural Missouri after an attack on an adult elk. While mountain lions are known to travel through Missouri, there is no known breeding population in the state. This marks the 117th confirmed mountain lion sighting in Missouri since 1994. The department is collecting genetic samples to determine the gender and gather more information about the lion.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|
#conservation#elk#missouri
Tourists at Yellowstone National Park endanger wildlife by putting baby elk in car.
environment2 years ago

Tourists at Yellowstone National Park endanger wildlife by putting baby elk in car.

Tourists visiting Yellowstone National Park put a newborn elk in their car and drove it to the West Yellowstone Police Department. The elk later ran off into the forest, and its condition is unknown. Disrupting wildlife directly violates national park regulations, and visitors are required to stay at least 25 yards from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Park officials urge visitors to take necessary precautions like photographing wildlife from a distance, cleaning up after themselves and not taking anything they find from the park.

via SFGATE|
#elk#environment#regulations
Yellowstone visitors endanger wildlife by putting baby elk in car
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

Yellowstone visitors endanger wildlife by putting baby elk in car

Visitors to Yellowstone National Park put a newborn elk calf in their car and brought it to the West Yellowstone Police Department over the Memorial Day weekend. The elk later ran off into the forest and its condition is unknown. Officials are investigating the incident and reminding visitors to approach wild animals with caution and give them space. Park regulations require staying at least 25 yards away from all wildlife and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves.

via NBC Montana|
#animal-welfare#elk#visitor-education