Superblooms sprout bursts of colors around the Bay Area
As spring continues to unfold, between intermittent rains, wildflowers are eager to explode into a floral wonderland.
As spring continues to unfold, between intermittent rains, wildflowers are eager to explode into a floral wonderland.
Video: Whale entangled in fishing gear off Peninsula
A whale became entangled in fishing gear off the Peninsula coast on Tuesday.
A whale became entangled in fishing gear off the Peninsula coast on Tuesday.
Photos: California poppies are blooming in the East Bay; here's where to see them
KTVU photojournalist Jaden Schaul captured a large swath of California poppies showing off their colors at the Shell Ridge Open Space in Walnut Creek.
KTVU photojournalist Jaden Schaul captured a large swath of California poppies showing off their colors at the Shell Ridge Open Space in Walnut Creek.
Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
Mountain lion spotted near Orinda home
An Orinda man says a mountain lion has been seen prowling near his home.
An Orinda man says a mountain lion has been seen prowling near his home.
Big cat caught on camera leads to mountain lion fears in South San Francisco
There is a heightened sense of awareness, and in some cases fear, after the first deadly mountain lion attack to hit California in two decades.
There is a heightened sense of awareness, and in some cases fear, after the first deadly mountain lion attack to hit California in two decades.
California mountain lion attack victims identified
Taylen Robert Claude Brooks, 21, was killed by a California mountain lion and his brother Wyatt Brooks, 18, was injured in the attack, officials said.
Taylen Robert Claude Brooks, 21, was killed by a California mountain lion and his brother Wyatt Brooks, 18, was injured in the attack, officials said.
Mountain lion kills 21-year-old brother in El Dorado County
A mountain lion killed a 21-year-old man and wounded his 18-year-old brother in a remote part of California.
A mountain lion killed a 21-year-old man and wounded his 18-year-old brother in a remote part of California.
Bay Area awaits 2024 super bloom after heavy winter rains
After another winter of heavy rains, the Bay Area is poised for another year of the "super bloom" filled with an abundance of wildflowers and vibrant colors.
After another winter of heavy rains, the Bay Area is poised for another year of the "super bloom" filled with an abundance of wildflowers and vibrant colors.
Video: Great white shark headbutts camera belonging to Sarasota boaters before feasting on whale carcass
Boaters in Sarasota got up close and personal with a great white shark on Sunday while the giant fish was gorging on the carcass of a whale that died after beaching itself off the coast of Venice earlier this month.
Boaters in Sarasota got up close and personal with a great white shark on Sunday while the giant fish was gorging on the carcass of a whale that died after beaching itself off the coast of Venice earlier this month.
Disoriented bat rehabbed at Hayward nature center, released into the wild
A disoriented bat that was under the care of staff at Hayward's Sulphur Creek Nature Center has been released into the wild. The bat was brought to the center by a vigilant member of the public.
A disoriented bat that was under the care of staff at Hayward's Sulphur Creek Nature Center has been released into the wild. The bat was brought to the center by a vigilant member of the public.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Experienced surfer recounts 1st shark encounter in Hawaii: 'I was just in shock'
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Arizona couple finds rattlesnake in the backseat of the car
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.
Bear gang steals trash can from Connecticut driveway
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
California man allegedly stung in testicles by scorpion at popular Las Vegas Strip resort
The Los Angeles man is considering legal action after the incident.
The Los Angeles man is considering legal action after the incident.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
Mountain storm: Great water supply and skiing with a big dose of danger
California's mountains provide water, natural habitat, recreation, and tourism. That said, the mountains can provide real winter danger. As of Friday afternoon, I-80 westbound traffic is being turned at the Nevada State Line, and eastbound traffic on the same interstate is being turned around at Drum Forebay due to spin-outs, high winds, and low visibility.
California's mountains provide water, natural habitat, recreation, and tourism. That said, the mountains can provide real winter danger. As of Friday afternoon, I-80 westbound traffic is being turned at the Nevada State Line, and eastbound traffic on the same interstate is being turned around at Drum Forebay due to spin-outs, high winds, and low visibility.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."