California squirrels are showing carnivorous behavior for the first time, study says
We typically think of squirrels stuffing their cheeks with acorns. But in California, they hunt, too.
We typically think of squirrels stuffing their cheeks with acorns. But in California, they hunt, too.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
No crabs for holidays, Bay Area's dungeness crab season delayed once again
The Bay Area’s Dungeness crab season is facing yet another delay. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has postponed the start of the commercial season until at least Dec. 31, citing concerns over humpback whales in the area. The delay was initially pushed to Dec. 15 last month.
The Bay Area’s Dungeness crab season is facing yet another delay. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has postponed the start of the commercial season until at least Dec. 31, citing concerns over humpback whales in the area. The delay was initially pushed to Dec. 15 last month.
Northern California coast endures 7.0 earthquake, dodges tsunami
There is no other way to say it, California's North Coast dodged one of nature’s biggest bullets. Hours after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department was responding to calls.
There is no other way to say it, California's North Coast dodged one of nature’s biggest bullets. Hours after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department was responding to calls.
World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74 years old
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
New strains of sudden oak death threaten Bay Area trees
The pathogen is found in 16 coastal and near coastal counties from the Oregon border to the southern border of Monterey County.
The pathogen is found in 16 coastal and near coastal counties from the Oregon border to the southern border of Monterey County.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Coyote attack on preschooler prompts urgent warning in Colorado Springs
Colorado wildlife officials are on high alert after a 4-year-old girl was seriously injured in a coyote attack on Thanksgiving.
Colorado wildlife officials are on high alert after a 4-year-old girl was seriously injured in a coyote attack on Thanksgiving.
Watch: Terrifying moment massive snake swings towards woman's face
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
New Zealanders work together to save stranded whales
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Escaped monkeys update: They're ‘having an adventure’
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
Florida surfer survives near-fatal shark attack at same beach, 12 years after first bite
This wasn't Cole Taschman's first brush with a shark. Twelve years prior, he had been bitten by a smaller shark while surfing in the same exact spot at Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida.
This wasn't Cole Taschman's first brush with a shark. Twelve years prior, he had been bitten by a smaller shark while surfing in the same exact spot at Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida.