As the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on humans, another pandemic, the rabbit hemorrhagic disease is spreading throughout the southwest and threatens rabbits in Nevada.
Biologists from around Nevada gathered to take part in the annual Bat Blitz where they capture and record bats in the area. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
Nevada wildlife officials have launched an owl webcam. Two great horned owls are nesting at the Desert Research Institute in Reno. The owls have drawn viewers from as far away as New Zealand. “We knew this live feed would get some attention, but I don’t think anyone thought it would blow up like this. – Aaron Keller, Nevada Department of Wildlife
Lake Mead, a manmade reservoir, supports a diverse selection of animals, including the emblem of the United States – the bald eagle. A team of wildlife biologists from several agencies, including the National Park Service, fanned out in boats for their annual survey of the national bird. The numbers are put into a national database, which helps monitor the once-imperiled species. (Andrea Cornejo)
Nevada Department of Wildlife officials are considering a ban or restrictions of commercial reptile collecting in the state. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)