Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders
Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.
Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.
Bay Area sees surge in unwanted small, furry animals
Shelter managers believe many families have since lost interest since children returned to school.
Shelter managers believe many families have since lost interest since children returned to school.
Colorado crews rescue cat stuck on light pole for days
The cat went missing earlier this week and was first spotted atop the pole on Wednesday.
The cat went missing earlier this week and was first spotted atop the pole on Wednesday.
Crab season delays implemented to protect humpback whales
Recreational Dungeness crab season in Zone 4 -- from Pigeon Point to Lopez Point --is set to open at 9 a.m. Friday, but new restrictions designed to protect migrating humpback whales and other marine life has delayed crabbing in some areas.
Recreational Dungeness crab season in Zone 4 -- from Pigeon Point to Lopez Point --is set to open at 9 a.m. Friday, but new restrictions designed to protect migrating humpback whales and other marine life has delayed crabbing in some areas.
New giraffe at Safari West named after 49er wide receiver
After narrowing down choices among staff, Safari West put the power in the hands of the public when it came to naming the wildlife preserve's new baby giraffe.
After narrowing down choices among staff, Safari West put the power in the hands of the public when it came to naming the wildlife preserve's new baby giraffe.
Clearwater man calls police after finding 5-foot snake hiding inside couch
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
900 bison at Yellowstone to be shot, slaughtered or quarantined in deal in reduce herd
An additional 200 bison among the park’s more than 5,000 bison could be captured or hunted in the late winter if those numbers are met, federal, tribal and state officials agreed in a meeting Wednesday.
An additional 200 bison among the park’s more than 5,000 bison could be captured or hunted in the late winter if those numbers are met, federal, tribal and state officials agreed in a meeting Wednesday.
Fossils reveal a new dinosaur species that was the size of dogs
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
Belgian zoo's 2 hippos test positive for COVID-19
A Belgian zoo says that a pair of hippopotamuses in its care have been placed in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
A Belgian zoo says that a pair of hippopotamuses in its care have been placed in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Mini Dachshund stolen from Oakland park is found; 2 suspects still on loose
A mini Dachshund stolen in Oakland during a car burglary at Chabot Regional Park is now safely back with her owner. But the two suspects who took Ellie are still outstanding.
A mini Dachshund stolen in Oakland during a car burglary at Chabot Regional Park is now safely back with her owner. But the two suspects who took Ellie are still outstanding.
South Carolina animal sanctuary transforms into ‘real-life unicorn farm’
“It’s a real-life unicorn farm. It’s a magical place, it really is,” Kate Nichols, owner of Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm, said.
“It’s a real-life unicorn farm. It’s a magical place, it really is,” Kate Nichols, owner of Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm, said.
Rattlesnake gets up close and personal with trail camera
A father and son got a little more than what they bargained for when they left out a bowl of water for nearby rattlesnakes.
A father and son got a little more than what they bargained for when they left out a bowl of water for nearby rattlesnakes.
Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in Iowa
A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.
A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.
Penguins at London Zoo post letters to Santa
Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.
Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.
Woman robbed of dog at gunpoint in Oakland
Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a woman at gunpoint Friday evening in downtown Oakland, before making off with the dog she was walking.
Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a woman at gunpoint Friday evening in downtown Oakland, before making off with the dog she was walking.
Drowning coyote rescued in San Francisco Bay
SFFD came to the rescue when bystanders saw a coyote drowning in the Bay.
SFFD came to the rescue when bystanders saw a coyote drowning in the Bay.
Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo
Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.
Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.
Adventurous wolf dies after being struck by vehicle in California after 1,000-mile journey
An adventurous California wolf who traveled from Oregon all the way down to Southern California has died after being struck by some type of vehicle. Known as OR-93, a radio-collared male wolf from Oregon, was found dead along Interstate 5 in Kern County.
An adventurous California wolf who traveled from Oregon all the way down to Southern California has died after being struck by some type of vehicle. Known as OR-93, a radio-collared male wolf from Oregon, was found dead along Interstate 5 in Kern County.