Rattlesnake Aversion Training for dogs returns to Central Oregon for another successful season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid…
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Sisters High students take part in ‘bioblitz,’ count flora and fauna at proposed Highway 20 wildlife crossing sites
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State University-Cascades, and Sisters High School are teaming up this…
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Oregon wolf population climbs in 2025, but conflict with livestock rises sharply
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s gray wolf population continued its steady comeback in 2025, but the latest state report shows that growth is coming…
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There’s Good News: You can once again watch baby chicks hatch on an OSU Extension Service livestream
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Viewers around the world can once again watch new life begin as the Oregon State University Extension Service brings back…
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OSP seeks tips, offers reward after Tygh Valley pond contaminated with spray foam
WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual or…
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First spring Chinook salmon season in the lower Deschutes River since 2018 will open in early May
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) —The lower Deschutes River will be open for spring Chinook salmon from May 5-20, the first such season in eight years, the…
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There’s Good News: Oregon Zoo welcomes pair of fluffy penguin chicks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two tiny Humboldt penguin chicks just came out of their shells at the Oregon Zoo. “We’ve been keeping an eye on these…
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Oregon Zoo bids a sad farewell to Zawadi, one of North America’s oldest male lions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo bid a sad farewell Thursday to Zawadi Mungu, elder statesman of the African lion pride and one of the oldest…
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Caution with chicks: Oregon health officials urge you not to give baby poultry as Easter gifts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As Easter approaches and families plan holiday gatherings, the Oregon Health Authority is urging people not to buy chicks,…
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Think Wild, Cascadia Wild partner to expand volunteer wildlife tracking in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild and Cascadia Wild have partnered to expand rare carnivore monitoring efforts in Central Oregon through…
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Deadly ‘white-nose syndrome’ detected in Oregon bats for the first time
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — White-nose syndrome – which has killed millions of bats across North America – has been detected for the first time in Oregon…
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Update: Seriously injured, rescued bald eagle – the third in weeks – is doing well after a week of care at Think Wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is caring for its third seriously injured bald eagle already this year. But while the first…
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Ever seen a playful pair of frisky bongo brothers? Now you have – they’re a threatened species of African antelope
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A pair of frisky young bongos, a critically endangered species of African antelope, is settling in at the Oregon Zoo —…
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America’s symbol: Two Central Oregon bald eagles rescued but don’t survive crash, severe lead poisoning
(Update: adding video of bald eagle) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The folks at Think Wild Central Oregon wildlife hospital are thrilled to care…
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Possible Wolf Sighting in Bend following Confirmed Wolf Sighting in Sunriver
UPDATE: KTVZ News has learned from ODFW that the animal in the pictures provided to KTVZ is most likely a wolf. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Deschutes…
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Send a valentine, support wildlife: Think Wild offers custom gifts, with local delivery
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Valentine’s Day, Think Wild is partnering with local businesses to offer local, sustainable gifts…
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Central Oregon’s Think Wild urges you to ‘BAT-ten down the hatches’ this winter, to prevent wildlife conflicts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Winter is the most effective time to prevent wildlife conflicts before they start, Central Oregon’s Think Wild reminded property…
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Problem Solvers: Trump administration pushes to remove gray wolves from Endangered Species Act protections
Move brought outrage from conservation groups, while drawing praise from ranchers and Republicans VALLEY FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Trump…
Continue Reading U.S. House votes to delist gray wolves: Bentz in support, Bynum, fellow Oregon Democrats opposed
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. House voted mostly along party lines Thursday to approve a bill that would remove Endangered Species Act protections…
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UO Study finds wildfires can turn soil nutrients into toxic metals
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– New research from the University of Oregon has uncovered a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect of wildfires — the…
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