California cuts short commercial Dungeness crab season
California will cut short the commercial Dungeness crab season to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Thursday.
California will cut short the commercial Dungeness crab season to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Thursday.
Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Pleasanton police trying to reunite wayward pig with its family
Pleasanton police posted photos of a pig that weighs more than 200 pounds to their social media on Tuesday and are looking for the owner.
Pleasanton police posted photos of a pig that weighs more than 200 pounds to their social media on Tuesday and are looking for the owner.
'Sadly, this happens a lot': Injured mountain lion, struck by vehicle, is euthanized
State wildlife officials said that an injured mountain lion on Interstate 80 in Placer County had to be euthanized, after it was struck by a vehicle on Monday.
State wildlife officials said that an injured mountain lion on Interstate 80 in Placer County had to be euthanized, after it was struck by a vehicle on Monday.
Oakland Zoo struggles with setbacks, African elephant euthanized
Since the beginning of the year, the Oakland zoo has been closed roughly 50 days, costing more than $2.5 million in lost revenue, officials said.
Since the beginning of the year, the Oakland zoo has been closed roughly 50 days, costing more than $2.5 million in lost revenue, officials said.
Oakland Zoo elephant, Lisa, dies
The Oakland Zoo said it euthanized its 46-year-old African elephant named Lisa on Sunday due to her deteriorating health.
The Oakland Zoo said it euthanized its 46-year-old African elephant named Lisa on Sunday due to her deteriorating health.
Horse racing's national anti-doping program starts
Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.
Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.
3 birds recovered after escape from aviary at Oakland Zoo during storm
Three birds have been recovered and three others are still flying free at the Oakland Zoo after a tree fell onto an aviary there amid stormy weather earlier this week, a zoo spokesperson said Friday.
Three birds have been recovered and three others are still flying free at the Oakland Zoo after a tree fell onto an aviary there amid stormy weather earlier this week, a zoo spokesperson said Friday.
Alameda's bald eagle eggs perish in Bay Area storm
The bald eagle nest in Alameda was damaged during Tuesday's storm, and the eggs did not survive, KTVU has learned.
The bald eagle nest in Alameda was damaged during Tuesday's storm, and the eggs did not survive, KTVU has learned.
That’s the spot: North Carolina bear enjoys scratching its back on tree in viral video
The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.
The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.
Calf born with unique smiley face marking finds forever home
Happy the calf has a new home and a new job.
Happy the calf has a new home and a new job.
Mountain lion tranquilized in Los Gatos, returned to the wild
A mountain lion that was spotted in Los Gatos was tranquilized by fish and wildlife officials in a residential yard on Wednesday.
A mountain lion that was spotted in Los Gatos was tranquilized by fish and wildlife officials in a residential yard on Wednesday.
Eight dolphins die after 'mass stranding' on New Jersey beach, officials say
A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,
A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,
Dog reunited with owner 2,000 miles away thanks to microchip
When veterinarians in Ohio located the dog's microchip, it showed that she belonged to a man named Jordan, a truck driver based in California.
When veterinarians in Ohio located the dog's microchip, it showed that she belonged to a man named Jordan, a truck driver based in California.
'Ugly' Orlando shelter dog that went viral gets adopted, has surgery on eyes: See how she looks now
"This FAMOUS sweet girl that no one wanted, and then everyone wanted, found her PERFECT FOREVER HOME!!" the rescue wrote.
"This FAMOUS sweet girl that no one wanted, and then everyone wanted, found her PERFECT FOREVER HOME!!" the rescue wrote.
Video shows escaped monkey charge at homeowner: ‘What’s a monkey doing in Oklahoma?’
An escaped pet monkey was shot and killed in southern Oklahoma after it reportedly mangled a woman’s ear and slapped a man across the face.
An escaped pet monkey was shot and killed in southern Oklahoma after it reportedly mangled a woman’s ear and slapped a man across the face.
Watch: Bald eagle parents protect their egg during California snowstorm
Named Liberty and Guardian, the bald eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during the “worst" incubation period in many years.
Named Liberty and Guardian, the bald eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during the “worst" incubation period in many years.
The US has a new favorite dog breed, American Kennel Club says
This push-faced, perky-eared breed topped Labrador retrievers for the first time in 31 years.
This push-faced, perky-eared breed topped Labrador retrievers for the first time in 31 years.
Purina recalls more dog food over potentially elevated levels of vitamin D
Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.
Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.
Ohio zebra badly mauls man's arm, deputies put it down: 'I think he tore my arm off'
A deputy shot a zebra after it attacked a 72-year-old man and nearly ripped his arm from his body.
A deputy shot a zebra after it attacked a 72-year-old man and nearly ripped his arm from his body.