The Kawuneeche Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park is facing a serious ecological problem as elk and moose have overgrazed the landscape, reducing the number of tall willows and causing beavers to ...

Wildland fires have been a part of the Rocky Mountain ecosystems for millions of years, resulting from lightning strikes, volcanic eruptions, and spontaneous combustion. The plants and animals evolved ...

Quick Take The Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep became Colorado’s state animal in 1961 for its long presence, recovery after ...

Winter is here in Eagle County. Nights are long, temperatures are low, and the mountainous landscape is covered in snow. During these chilly months, how do plants and animals endure the harsh winter ...

Animals found in Arravlis include the Indian Leopard and Striped Hyena. Discover the diverse wildlife surviving in the ancient Aravalli mountain range here.

Relatives of the llama are dropping dung as they venture into higher elevations in the Andes Mountains, providing a nutrient-rich environment for life to thrive despite glacier loss. Climate change is ...

Mountain ecosystems may be more resilient to climate change than previously believed, according to a new study, which reports little empirical support for the widely recognized “escalator to ...