Coyotes were spotted inside the Summerlin gated community of Queensridge. Residents are said to have seen as many as eight coyotes nearby the developed residential area. Residents said one neighbor’s schnauzer was taken by a coyote and later found dead. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chicago-based NetCredit has launched a public awareness campaign spotlighting the most endangered species in every state. (NetCredit)
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)
