PUBLICATIONS
There is so much information we would like to share about the wonderful wildlife in Utah. Here are a few articles that we've been a part of developing over the years. If you have a particular question, scroll to the bottom of the page. There is a space where you can send me an email describing what information you are looking for.
The Uninvited Guest - Small Mammals in Bryce Canyon National Park
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Who's the Bad Guy Here?
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When we travel within our National Forests and National Parks, and really any of our terrific public lands in Utah, we sometimes encounter animals that are a little too comfortable with us. Jays that steal food of picnic tables, chipmunks that beg for a piece of your granola bar, and sometimes even squirrels that are willing to explore your backpacks. But are they the 'bad guys'? Read on to discover what we found about human-wildlife interactions at Bryce Canyon National Park. It might surprise you!
Read all about it by clicking here: Bad Guys |
Mammals of Cedar Breaks National Monument
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Thinking of exploring the mountains east of Cedar City, Utah? Bring along this guide to the mammals of Cedar Breaks. (Click on the link to download the file) It is a fun way to discover the common wildlife you might encounter in your travels.
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PRESENTATIONS
Learn more about Wildlife Ecology with these videos below!
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH THE SPECIALIST
Our resident specialist Dr. Nicki Frey answers your animal related questions on a weekly basis on our page "Questions from the Community", and selects one to highlight. For more questions and answers, see our "Questions from the Community" page. Have a question? Go ahead and ask it below, we'll answer it within a day or two.
A Marmot near my home is spooked due to construction, and is hiding under my shed. Should I help him somehow or feed him?
The marmot is going to be OK. There are many areas nearby that the marmot will adventure to in a few days to find a new home. He is just a little unsure of what is going on right now. Please do not feed him. If you feed him, he may decide that living under the shed isn't all that bad. While the shed may be OK in June, this won't be OK in October when it begins to get colder and natural food is hard to find.
Additionally, marmots are herbivores; just like us, they need to eat a variety of plants to stay healthy. We can't provide that diet as well as he can find it for himself. In order for him to find a new, suitable place to live out the rest of his life, he needs to venture away from the shed, not get comfortable living there. If a week or so goes by, and the marmot is still hanging out under the shed, and is looking a little worse for it, you can call the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. They will get you in touch with a person that can safely trap and relocate the marmot to a more suitable safe habitat.
The marmot is going to be OK. There are many areas nearby that the marmot will adventure to in a few days to find a new home. He is just a little unsure of what is going on right now. Please do not feed him. If you feed him, he may decide that living under the shed isn't all that bad. While the shed may be OK in June, this won't be OK in October when it begins to get colder and natural food is hard to find.
Additionally, marmots are herbivores; just like us, they need to eat a variety of plants to stay healthy. We can't provide that diet as well as he can find it for himself. In order for him to find a new, suitable place to live out the rest of his life, he needs to venture away from the shed, not get comfortable living there. If a week or so goes by, and the marmot is still hanging out under the shed, and is looking a little worse for it, you can call the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. They will get you in touch with a person that can safely trap and relocate the marmot to a more suitable safe habitat.
I am not sure what animal is in my yard, and I want to figure it out so that I can decide if I need to be worried. What is the best way to figure out what is in my yard?
Technology has come a long way in recent years, making it easier and easier to see what lives in our backyards when we are not around. Social media posts abound with videos captured on people's doorbell cameras, enlightening us to the antics of bears, deer, and even a coyote playing with a bobcat. You can use similar technology to determine what animals are spending time in your yard. Once you identify the animal you can determine if you should worry about it or not. Usually, we can co-exist with our wildlife neighbors, but sometimes you might need to change a few things around the yard. Hopefully more information found in this website can help you if that is the case.
But first -- determining your wildlife neighbors. Below, I have provided an article that describes how to set up a trail camera so that you can detect smaller animals in your yard. If you search 'trail camera' in your favorite browser, you can find so many options. Select the trail camera that suits you and then read on to determine how to install it in your yard. I suggest a piece of corrugated plastic. But you can use cardboard if you are working over a short time period, and you don't think it will be wet during that time.
But first -- determining your wildlife neighbors. Below, I have provided an article that describes how to set up a trail camera so that you can detect smaller animals in your yard. If you search 'trail camera' in your favorite browser, you can find so many options. Select the trail camera that suits you and then read on to determine how to install it in your yard. I suggest a piece of corrugated plastic. But you can use cardboard if you are working over a short time period, and you don't think it will be wet during that time.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
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