Animals

How Dirk Arthur’s death made me realize the childhood brainwashing holding me captive

The Nevada state reptile faces multiple threats, mostly man-made. Concerned scientists are racing to find a solution

Is a new shelter the best solution to the abandoned pet crisis? Not everyone thinks so

A field guide to the native and non-native animals of Las Vegas (including us humans)

Zen and the art of birdwatching — a pastime, passion, and, for many, a lifelong obsession

After a long winter in the dry desert that is Las Vegas, spring is finally around the corner. That’s good news for us… and good news for our pets—or…

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists say Nevada’s unprecedented interpretation of state water laws to restrict groundwater pumping in the desert northeast…

Of the 1,300 dogs at Lied Animal Shelter in October, more than 500 were adopted. But more than 100 were surrendered by their owners, and 37 were also…

ESCALANTE, Utah (AP) — Authorities are seeking information on the illegal killing of a bull elk along State Route 12 west of Escalante in southern Utah in…

Nevadans share their homes with some 1.5 million dogs, cats, birds, and horses. Most consider them family. But do people know as much about taking care of…