Dog's skull fractured while defending California woman from mountain lion
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
Texas trophy: Man hooks 300-pound alligator gar outside Houston
'When I saw the size of his head, I realized he might be pushing 8 feet,' angler Payton Moore says
'When I saw the size of his head, I realized he might be pushing 8 feet,' angler Payton Moore says
Watch: Massive gator blocks Odessa home's front door
An alligator was found guarding the front porch of a home in Odessa on Wednesday.
An alligator was found guarding the front porch of a home in Odessa on Wednesday.
'One-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted in Florida
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Dead shark gutted and hung at Florida high school; investigation underway, officials say
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.