Florida couple, dog bear-ly escape black bear having 'a bad day'
A Ring camera captured a couple’s mad dash to the house, along with their tiny dog, in order to narrowly escape a charging black bear in Florida.
San Francisco using contraceptive to control thriving rat population
San Francisco is taking a unique approach to address its ongoing rat problem: birth control. The population problem has gotten worse since the pandemic started.
Possible mountain lion sighting near Belmont's Kittie Lane
Police in Belmont are advising residents to use caution after a possible mountain lion sighting was reported there on Wednesday afternoon.
Monterey Bay deep sea discovery: 'stunning and unusual'
Researchers said a new species has been found in the deep seas. The creature is described as 'stunning and unusual.'
3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
Minnesota state senate candidate gives speech while in labor, pausing for contractions
A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.
Dolphin dies after reportedly being harassed by Texas beachgoers
Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."
Baby eel value returns to pre-pandemic levels despite challenges
Fishermen are selling the baby eels for $2,110 per pound at docks, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported Monday, up from a low of $525 per pound in 2020.
Dolphins' playful social habits form bonds, but spread virus
While friendly close contact is essential to dolphin social bonds, sharing space and air can also quickly spread disease.
Fox bites California Congressman on Capitol steps
Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., was bitten by a fox this week while walking to the Capitol for votes and is now undergoing a series of rabies shots out of an abundance of caution.
Biden granddaughter, Naomi, to wed this fall at White House
The event is scheduled for Nov. 19. Naomi Biden, 28, is a lawyer, and her fiance, Peter Neal, 24, is in law school.
Beloved peregrine falcon found dead in Berkeley; likely hit by car
Grinnell, a peregrine falcon who lived on the Campanile at the University of California at Berkeley campus, was found dead. Bird watchers think he was hit by a car.
Lake Tahoe bear activity is on the rise after the Caldor Fire
Authorities in Lake Tahoe are warning people about bear activity. When residents evacuated due to the Caldor Fire last year, bears roamed areas usually filled with people.
Rattlesnakes sightings being reported earlier than normal
Reptile experts are reporting an uptick in rattlesnake sightings for this time of the year in the North Bay. Experts say climate change is partly to blame.
State closes commercial crab fishery over whale entanglement concerns
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Friday announced the closure of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery for a large portion of the state's coast due to recent entanglements involving humpback whales.
Iconic Pioneer Tree at Samuel P. Taylor State Park destroyed by fire
The iconic 700-year-old Pioneer Tree at Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin County was destroyed by fire Thursday morning.
After 4 months and 160,000 pounds of lettuce, Florida plans to wind down manatee feeding program
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
VIDEO: Mountain lion runs around busy shopping plaza in Irvine
Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.
Crab fishing closures recommended after whale entanglements
Two humpback whales were tangled in fishing gear off central California in recent days and state wildlife officials are recommending commercial Dungeness crab fishing be suspended to reduce the risk of more entanglements as the whales migrate north.
Gray whales give tour group 'most epic' encounter off Southern California coast
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.