Thar they blow! An abundance of whales near Bay Area beaches
One of the best nature shows in California is happening right now, just off our beaches and piers. While whales are a common summer sighting from Monterey to Point Reyes, …
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Contra Costa’s new Animal Services director aims to increase adoptions
MARTINEZ — Whether an animal is lost, dangerous or neglected, Contra Costa County’s Animal Services Department (CCAS) plays a crucial role in protecting the health and safety of pets, wildlife …
‘Ghostly’ dolphin sighted off California coast
A “ghostly-looking” white common dolphin was spotted by charter boats off Dana Point’s coastline on Tuesday, July 23, believed to have leucism, a rare loss of skin pigmentation. The unusual …
DNA used to understand deadly mountain lion attacks on pets in Santa Cruz Mountains
At dawn, silent and unseen, a mountain lion climbed over a tall iron gate and crept down the driveway of Ron Aldana’s Los Gatos ranch, pouncing on his pet goat …
By giving dogs a second chance through adoption, these vulnerable Santa Cruz County kids are getting a second chance of their own
By Allie Torgan | CNN Santa Cruz — Melissa Wolf’s clients come in all shapes and sizes. Some have two legs, some have four. All of them need a second …
Local canoer rescues scared dog stranded on island off Redwood City
On the afternoon of July 6, under the beating sun in one of the worst heat waves to hit the Bay Area in recent years, Roger Dunn was canoeing in …
Fans mourn passing of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s oldest otter
MONTEREY – The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s oldest sea otter, Rosa, died after age-related health conditions were deemed to be compromising her quality of life. Rosa lived to the age of …
How to survive a bear attack – or better yet, avoid one altogether
By Forrest Brown | CNN You’re out for a hike, reveling in glorious nature. Suddenly, you spot a bear. And the bear has spotted you, too. Would you know what …
Moose kills Alaska man attempting to take photos of her newborn calves
By Amanda Musa and Andy Rose | CNN A 70-year-old man was killed after he tried to take photos of a cow moose and her newborn calves near his home …
White orca Frosty, now 4, spotted off California with transient pod CA216
A light-skin orca dubbed Frosty was spotted Monday, April 29, off Newport Beach frolicking alongside a pod of killer whales that always brings a buzz when it makes a surprise …