Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
San Jose animal shelter to be audited after animals found dead
The San Jose animal shelter will be audited because of a growing number of animals found dead.
The San Jose animal shelter will be audited because of a growing number of animals found dead.
Huskies thrown over fence, abandoned, find loving home after remarkable recovery
The shelter's surveillance camera captured the shocking act of abandonment last month, revealing that the dogs were in dire straits.
The shelter's surveillance camera captured the shocking act of abandonment last month, revealing that the dogs were in dire straits.
Oakland officials warn of lost pet scam on social media
Oakland officials this week warned residents of a new scam targeting people who have posted their lost animals on social media.
Oakland officials this week warned residents of a new scam targeting people who have posted their lost animals on social media.
Well-known kite surfer was victim in apparent shark attack off Marin County coast
A swimmer who remains missing after an apparent shark attack on the Marin County coast over the weekend was identified by friends.
A swimmer who remains missing after an apparent shark attack on the Marin County coast over the weekend was identified by friends.
'Momo' the monkey captured after running loose through Indiana neighborhood
“That was more than enough monkey business for us." Earlier, police said there were reports of minor injuries from the monkey.
“That was more than enough monkey business for us." Earlier, police said there were reports of minor injuries from the monkey.
Commander, Biden's dog, no longer at White House after 'series' of biting incidents
President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers.
President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers.
Cool School: Therapy dog is a big hit at East Bay school
Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.
Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.
5th horse dies in 2 weeks at Golden Gate Fields
State officials announced the death of another racehorse at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, marking the fifth horse fatality at the track in two weeks.
State officials announced the death of another racehorse at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, marking the fifth horse fatality at the track in two weeks.
Activists protest 4th horse death in two weeks at Golden Gate Fields
Golden Gate Fields has seen four horse deaths in the past two weeks, with the latest being a female horse named Navy Queen.
Golden Gate Fields has seen four horse deaths in the past two weeks, with the latest being a female horse named Navy Queen.
US Defense Department official charged in facilitating dog fighting ring
A Department of Defense official and another man have been charged with facilitating a clandestine dog fighting ring that authorities say executed the animals that lost the fights.
A Department of Defense official and another man have been charged with facilitating a clandestine dog fighting ring that authorities say executed the animals that lost the fights.
Residents seek help for entangled deer spotted in Oakland Hills since last month
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park leaves couple, dog dead
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
Mill Valley police say mountain lion spotted, urge caution
A mountain lion was spotted early Sunday morning in Mill Valley, police said.
A mountain lion was spotted early Sunday morning in Mill Valley, police said.
Postal worker rescues beagle after venomous snake bite
The postal worker, identified as Holle Prigmore, creatively used one of the home’s security cameras to alert the family that their dog had been bitten, then proceeded to take the pup to the vet.
The postal worker, identified as Holle Prigmore, creatively used one of the home’s security cameras to alert the family that their dog had been bitten, then proceeded to take the pup to the vet.
New Zealand mudsnails found in Lake Tahoe
New Zealand mudsnails were recently found in Lake Tahoe by divers, prompting a warning call from authorities about the invasive species.
New Zealand mudsnails were recently found in Lake Tahoe by divers, prompting a warning call from authorities about the invasive species.
Bears steal Krispy Kreme doughnuts from delivery van in Alaska
Two bears were caught on camera raiding a Krispy Kreme doughnut van on an Alaska military base.
Two bears were caught on camera raiding a Krispy Kreme doughnut van on an Alaska military base.
Scientists estimate fish inside SF's Steinhart Aquarium to be 92 years old
Scientists have now determined that a fish inside the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences is a record holder.
Scientists have now determined that a fish inside the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences is a record holder.
Sibling cats left at shelter with heartbreaking note: 'My mom can’t take care of me anymore'
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
Oakland Zoo's last female elephant moved to new herd in Tennessee
Donna, the Oakland Zoo's 43-year-old African elephant, has moved to a new home in Tennessee following the death of her long-time elephant companion Lisa earlier this year.
Donna, the Oakland Zoo's 43-year-old African elephant, has moved to a new home in Tennessee following the death of her long-time elephant companion Lisa earlier this year.