San Francisco Zoo confirms 3 marsupials found dead, mountain lion may be responsible
San Francisco Zoo officials confirmed on Friday that three marsupials were found dead this week at their outdoor exhibitions.
Two falcon chicks reunited with parents at San Francisco International Airport hangar
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA facilitated the chicks' homecoming after they spent a few weeks recovering at the nonprofit's Wildlife Care Center.
Mountain lion cub spotted in downtown San Francisco
If you see a mountain lion in San Francisco, officials advise that you back up slowly facing the animal and do not run.
Sonoma County's Safari West back on safari this weekend
The renowned facility has been through recession, fire storms and pandemic.
'Itty bitty gator rolls': Baby gators use defensive move to eat fish scraps in Louisiana pond
Floridians have lived around alligators long enough to know and witness the death roll, a defensive move by the reptiles -- usually seen when they are captured by a trapper. However, for some baby gators, it was to help chow down on a fresh pile of fish scraps.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
Turtle watchers: Fill in beach umbrella holes during nesting season
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
Video: Mountain lion caught roaming Pacifica backyard
Patrick Monaghan caught the big cat on his home security around midnight last Thursday.
Happy Hollow Zoo in San Jose announces contest to name endangered lemur pup
Born April 17, the female pup is the first such lemur born at Happy Hollow since 2018.
Entangled humpback whale freed in Monterey Bay
The whale had been trapped under three separate sets of crab fishing gear, including three crab pots and multiple attached fishing lines and buoys.
WATCH: Man captures video of coyote chasing after his dogs in SoCal park
There has been an uptick in reports of wildlife out in the open during the shelter-in-place orders.
Great white shark fatally attacked surfer off Santa Cruz coast, forensic scientists confirm
On Tuesday, California State Parks, the California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Long Beach State University’s Shark Lab revealed the new details into Ben Kelly's death.
Surfer, 26, killed in Santa Cruz County attack remembered as gifted craftsman
As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.
Fremont residents advised to be cautious after bobcat sighting
A resident reported seeing the cat crossing Mission Boulevard around noon and submitted photos to the department.
Surfer killed in shark attack off Santa Cruz coast, first fatal incident in state in over eight years
California State Parks has since closed Manresa State Beach.
Last deadly shark attack was eight years ago in 2012
Greg Liggins reports.
26-year-old man killed by shark off Santa Cruz coast
Officials say the victim, who has not been formally identified, was surfing at the time and was declared dead at the scene.
Oakland Zoo welcomes new female giraffe named Kijiji
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
Asia's 'murder hornet' bee lands in US for first time
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long have been found for the first time in the U.S., with researchers worried that the insects are colonizing, the New York Post reported Saturday.