El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Santa Cruz kangaroo rat rediscovered after 76 years
It's small like a rat, shaped like a kangaroo, and is listed in California's critically imperiled subspecies. The Santa Cruz kangaroo rat had not been seen in Santa Clara County since 1947 and was recently rediscovered by scientists.
It's small like a rat, shaped like a kangaroo, and is listed in California's critically imperiled subspecies. The Santa Cruz kangaroo rat had not been seen in Santa Clara County since 1947 and was recently rediscovered by scientists.
Marin's wayward bear wanders on
Bear sightings seem to be increasing. Part of it may just be all the multiple security cameras people have installed in homes. Part of it may be more people moving into the urban/wildland interface.
Bear sightings seem to be increasing. Part of it may just be all the multiple security cameras people have installed in homes. Part of it may be more people moving into the urban/wildland interface.
Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
Wild horse dies ‘instantaneously’ while mating on North Carolina beach, nonprofit says
Officials say the animal's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Officials say the animal's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Cat reunites with owner after going missing in wildfire 6 years ago
It is often said that cats have nine lives and that seems to be true of one feline from Sonoma County.
It is often said that cats have nine lives and that seems to be true of one feline from Sonoma County.
Horse camps abruptly canceled as Daly City landmark changes ownership
It was going to be a fun summer for Sophia Scykmanski, a middle-school student in Daly City, who had planned to attend a horse camp at Mar Vista Stables on the coast.
It was going to be a fun summer for Sophia Scykmanski, a middle-school student in Daly City, who had planned to attend a horse camp at Mar Vista Stables on the coast.
Tearjerking video: Utah couple reunites with lost dog after days-long search
“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!
“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!
Snoop Dogg, Petco team up for pet-care campaign: ‘It takes a Dogg to know a dog’
The "Doggyland" singer has his own pet product brand called Snoop Doggie Doggs that offers collars, toys, bowls and more.
The "Doggyland" singer has his own pet product brand called Snoop Doggie Doggs that offers collars, toys, bowls and more.
30 killer whales in Monterey Bay give boaters thrill of a lifetime: Video
Over 30 killer whales gave boat riders the thrill of a lifetime Sunday in the Monterey Bay. The orcas were likely "very well-fed and playfully celebrating."
Over 30 killer whales gave boat riders the thrill of a lifetime Sunday in the Monterey Bay. The orcas were likely "very well-fed and playfully celebrating."
Animal rights activists, dressed as factory workers, take chickens from Petaluma Poultry facility
In the darkness of dawn, animal rights activists, dressed as factory employees, went onto the property of Petaluma Poultry's farm in Petaluma early Tuesday morning for what they called an "open rescue." They left with 18 chickens, which they said were sick and maltreated.
In the darkness of dawn, animal rights activists, dressed as factory employees, went onto the property of Petaluma Poultry's farm in Petaluma early Tuesday morning for what they called an "open rescue." They left with 18 chickens, which they said were sick and maltreated.
Rambo, the injured Ukrainian war dog, gets a new start with Hungarian police
A German shepherd wounded during a rocket attack in northeastern Ukraine is now training with the police department in Hungary's capital.
A German shepherd wounded during a rocket attack in northeastern Ukraine is now training with the police department in Hungary's capital.
‘Terrified’ cat rescued from boat after owner’s death
The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
2 horses die at Belmont Park, adding another black eye for sport during Triple Crown season
The first came on Saturday following the final race of the Belmont Stakes, which came immediately after the main event in which Arcangelo won the 155th running.
The first came on Saturday following the final race of the Belmont Stakes, which came immediately after the main event in which Arcangelo won the 155th running.
Belmont Stakes: Arcangelo crosses finish line first, making Jena Antonucci first female trainer to win race
After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She kissed the horse on the nose when it returned to the area in front of the winner’s circle.
After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She kissed the horse on the nose when it returned to the area in front of the winner’s circle.
Crickets flood Idaho road as the insects descend on neighboring Nevada
According to local media, six counties in Nevada have been plagued with crickets.
According to local media, six counties in Nevada have been plagued with crickets.
Dog stolen at gunpoint in San Francisco
The San Francisco Police Department needs help in finding a dog that was stolen during an armed robbery.
The San Francisco Police Department needs help in finding a dog that was stolen during an armed robbery.
Crow divebombing people in Oakland's Preservation Park
Perched at the top of a towering pine tree in Oakland’s Preservation Park is a pair of crows that witnesses say, have been divebombing people in the plaza for the past week.
Perched at the top of a towering pine tree in Oakland’s Preservation Park is a pair of crows that witnesses say, have been divebombing people in the plaza for the past week.
Prideful peacock graces Oakland hills with plumage, great presence
There was a bit of an unusual sight captured on video and in still images in the Oakland hills on Thursday. A peafowl, in all its elegant glory, was seen perched from its vantage point, looking contemplative as it gazes at the city and hills below.
There was a bit of an unusual sight captured on video and in still images in the Oakland hills on Thursday. A peafowl, in all its elegant glory, was seen perched from its vantage point, looking contemplative as it gazes at the city and hills below.
Bay Area a 'hot spot' for marine mammal harassment, severe cases include dragging, experts say
Marine mammal experts reported a spike in the number of seal and sea lion harassment incidents along the Northern and Central California coasts, as it warned the animals were facing increased threat from people and dogs.
Marine mammal experts reported a spike in the number of seal and sea lion harassment incidents along the Northern and Central California coasts, as it warned the animals were facing increased threat from people and dogs.