Mountain lion spotted near Vacaville homes
The City of Vacaville is on high alert after a mountain lion was seen prowling near homes downtown, city officials said.
The City of Vacaville is on high alert after a mountain lion was seen prowling near homes downtown, city officials said.
Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.
The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.
Bearded creature washing up on Texas beach is that of 'worst nightmares'
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Livermore residents battle vole infestation
A Livermore community has a bumper crop of furry critters called voles, which are rodents related to hamsters and lemmings.
A Livermore community has a bumper crop of furry critters called voles, which are rodents related to hamsters and lemmings.
Watch: ‘Spectacular’ video shows dolphins leaping out of water off San Diego coast
The video was shared on social media and gained over 7 million views.
The video was shared on social media and gained over 7 million views.
'Doomsday fish' found dead in California days before earthquake struck Los Angeles
"Doomsday fish," or oarfish, are believed by some to foreshadow natural disasters. Kayakers found a dead one off the California coast days before an earthquake hit LA.
"Doomsday fish," or oarfish, are believed by some to foreshadow natural disasters. Kayakers found a dead one off the California coast days before an earthquake hit LA.
‘Doomsday fish’ found dead off coast of Southern California
According to NOAA, the fish are typically found in deep, ocean waters, where they are rarely seen by humans.
According to NOAA, the fish are typically found in deep, ocean waters, where they are rarely seen by humans.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
Hayward man, company allegedly exported tropical fish to Hong Kong
A Hayward man and his company are accused of illegally exporting fish from the U.S. to Hong Kong, according to federal officials.
A Hayward man and his company are accused of illegally exporting fish from the U.S. to Hong Kong, according to federal officials.
Wild boars invade North Bay school campus
Schools often combat budget and educational issues, but one school in the North Bay is dealing with a late-night invasion from wildlife.
Schools often combat budget and educational issues, but one school in the North Bay is dealing with a late-night invasion from wildlife.
Kayakers' shark encounter at Half Moon Bay caught on video
An Oakland man had a close encounter with a shark while kayak fishing in Half Moon Bay. Ian Walters said it happened last week while he and a friend were fishing for halibut and link cod. He shared with KTVU video he shot of the encounter.
An Oakland man had a close encounter with a shark while kayak fishing in Half Moon Bay. Ian Walters said it happened last week while he and a friend were fishing for halibut and link cod. He shared with KTVU video he shot of the encounter.
Kayakers encounter shark in Half Moon Bay
Two kayakers had a close encounter with a shark in Half Moon Bay.
Two kayakers had a close encounter with a shark in Half Moon Bay.
Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack
A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.
A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.
'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
Florida man arrested after he lassos alligator, ties it to fence, then calls 911 to report it: Deputies
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
Surfer loses leg in fight with 10-foot great white shark
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.