Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
Oakland Zoo continues fight against animal extinction
A 2019 United Nations report on species extinction estimated that 1 million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction within decades — more than ever before in human history.
A 2019 United Nations report on species extinction estimated that 1 million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction within decades — more than ever before in human history.
Dos Rios State Park to open in California's San Joaquin Valley in June
Dos Rios State Park will be the newest addition to California's state parks system, Gov. Newsom announced.
Dos Rios State Park will be the newest addition to California's state parks system, Gov. Newsom announced.
Dead Gray Whale spotted off Alameda beach over weekend
Beachgoers in Alameda were met with a sad and unpleasant sight Sunday after a dead Gray Whale was spotted off Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach.
Beachgoers in Alameda were met with a sad and unpleasant sight Sunday after a dead Gray Whale was spotted off Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach.
Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
Intoxicated vultures rescued from Connecticut dumpster: 'Too drunk to fly'
A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.
A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.
Disease-transmitting mosquitoes discovered in Santa Clara County
A non-native mosquito Aedes aegypti has been discovered in Santa Clara County. This mosquito is capable of transmitting diseases from person-to-person. Vector control is asking residents to remove standing water from their yards in the East San Jose foothills where the mosquitos were discovered.
A non-native mosquito Aedes aegypti has been discovered in Santa Clara County. This mosquito is capable of transmitting diseases from person-to-person. Vector control is asking residents to remove standing water from their yards in the East San Jose foothills where the mosquitos were discovered.
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.