San Joaquin bracing for high snowmelt water flows
Near Vernalis in San Joaquin County, the San Joaquin River is fed from the north by the high-flowing Stanislaus River and from the south where the Tuolumne River dumps into it.
Near Vernalis in San Joaquin County, the San Joaquin River is fed from the north by the high-flowing Stanislaus River and from the south where the Tuolumne River dumps into it.
Black bear ‘destroyed’ after killing hikers’ dog, hiding body in Canada's Jasper National Park
The attack happened around 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alberta park situated in the Canadian Rockies, as two hikers and their two dogs were returning to the trailhead on Wabasso Lake Trail, Parks Canada said.
The attack happened around 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alberta park situated in the Canadian Rockies, as two hikers and their two dogs were returning to the trailhead on Wabasso Lake Trail, Parks Canada said.
Once-drained Tulare Lake growing due to snowmelt, threat of flooding a concern
Several communities across California are preparing for trouble as the record Sierra snow starts to melt. The concern is greatest for Tulare Lake, a natural lake that was drained to make way for farming. That lake has reappeared and now threatens entire towns.
Several communities across California are preparing for trouble as the record Sierra snow starts to melt. The concern is greatest for Tulare Lake, a natural lake that was drained to make way for farming. That lake has reappeared and now threatens entire towns.
‘Bear-y’ fun afternoon: Group of bears spotted bouncing on trampoline in Connecticut backyard
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Watch: Moose helps itself to popcorn and a Happy Meal at Alaska movie theater
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
California's water and snowpack Motherlode: a blessing or a curse?
California's Motherlode of water is a blessing and a curse. The California Department of Water Resources is telling the 29 public water agencies serving 27 million Californians, they will get 100% the water they request. That has not happened in 17 years.
California's Motherlode of water is a blessing and a curse. The California Department of Water Resources is telling the 29 public water agencies serving 27 million Californians, they will get 100% the water they request. That has not happened in 17 years.
Loons are falling from the sky in Wisconsin
There have been reports of loons stranded on the ground after they fell from the sky.
There have been reports of loons stranded on the ground after they fell from the sky.
Bear spared from execution despite fatal mauling of Italian woman
A brown bear in Italy that had attacked and killed a woman while she was running in the mountains has been granted a reprieve from being put down.
A brown bear in Italy that had attacked and killed a woman while she was running in the mountains has been granted a reprieve from being put down.
Video: Man jumps into water to harass sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39
A video of a man harassing dozens of sea lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco has gone viral. The sea lions can be seen barking and jumping to safety as the man ran across their sunbathing platforms.
A video of a man harassing dozens of sea lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco has gone viral. The sea lions can be seen barking and jumping to safety as the man ran across their sunbathing platforms.
Viral Missouri bald eagle that incubated rock now cares for eaglet: ‘The bonding we’re looking for’
The eagle was so protective of his rock last month that his caretakers thought he might make a good foster dad to an orphaned eaglet.
The eagle was so protective of his rock last month that his caretakers thought he might make a good foster dad to an orphaned eaglet.
Bear scare caught on North Carolina man’s security camera
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
Here are the most popular national parks for birdwatching this spring
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
7-foot alligator found in NorCal river dies after rescue
A seven-foot alligator was found in a California river and wildlife authorities aren’t sure how the animal got there.
A seven-foot alligator was found in a California river and wildlife authorities aren’t sure how the animal got there.
Texas wildlife agents weigh in after mystery animal in photo goes viral
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.
Winter rains bring "superbloom" to Bay Area parks
This winter's record rainfall is creating another unique show from Mother Nature: A superbloom!
This winter's record rainfall is creating another unique show from Mother Nature: A superbloom!
Warning: We're going from 'heater season' to 'skeeter season'
As we move into what should be a less stormy time, storms of mosquitos carrying diseases such as Nile Virus and Dengue Fever are highly likely to emerge.
As we move into what should be a less stormy time, storms of mosquitos carrying diseases such as Nile Virus and Dengue Fever are highly likely to emerge.
Where you can see California's wildflower super bloom
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is recommending several areas up and down the state for people hoping to check out the super bloom in person.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is recommending several areas up and down the state for people hoping to check out the super bloom in person.
Marin County parks to stop collecting parking fees
The Marin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a proposal soon to end parking fees for all five county-owned parks.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a proposal soon to end parking fees for all five county-owned parks.
Warning to would-be white water rafters
Because of the recent massive Sierra snowpack, California is about to have one of the best white water rafting seasons ever, which will draw people from all over the world. Many Bay Area folks will be going too.
Because of the recent massive Sierra snowpack, California is about to have one of the best white water rafting seasons ever, which will draw people from all over the world. Many Bay Area folks will be going too.
Moose guided out of Alaska hospital after wandering into building
So this moose walks into a medical building... While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.
So this moose walks into a medical building... While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.