Spindly-legged, Reddish-Brown Classic Coyote That’s not what our Boulder visitors looked like. Not at all. Our Backyard Beast!. Coyote-Wolf-Dog Hybrids Are Out There!     pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling Taller than a backyard table, and 50 pounds of what? BIG Coyote? I saw this unusual canid in the backyard, where a fox carcass was decomposing. The carcass was down to bones and a little hair. That’s until it vanished.   Fox In Stu in the Backyard                                pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling Did our mystery monster make the decomposed... Read More

Nestled in the heart of Colorado, Boulder is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. From the majestic mountain lions to the adorable prairie dogs, the region offers a rich tapestry of animal species that call this area home. Mountain Lions: Kings of the Rockies One of the most awe-inspiring and elusive creatures in Boulder’s wilderness is the mighty mountain lion. These magnificent predators, also known as cougars or pumas, are masters of stealth and agility, perfectly adapted to the rugged terrain of the Colorado Rockies. Despite their elusive nature, sightings of... Read More

Coyotes in Boulder: A Tail of Urban Wildlife and How to Stay Safe Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado, is known for its stunning natural scenery and diverse wildlife. Among its wild inhabitants, the coyote has a particularly intriguing story, evolving from a shy creature of the plains to a familiar figure in urban settings. The Call of the Wild in the City Coyotes have been a part of Colorado’s ecosystem for centuries, but their presence in Boulder marks a fascinating shift. Originally thriving in the open prairies, these adaptable animals have gradually made their... Read More

  Throughout the ages as human society has developed our planet and conquered new frontiers, people brought with them all sorts of things.  Including other species. Anthropogenic development has allowed other species to inhabit places once not accessible to them by riding on the metaphorical coattails of humanity.  In fact white-nose syndrome, which continues to devastate bat populations across North America, arrived in North America on the actual bottom of someone’s shoe that the person had worn spelunking.  Invasive species can cause no major issue for their new environments but can... Read More