Avian flu infects more marine mammal species along San Mateo County coast

Following news this week of a southern sea otter's death from avian flu, experts are now saying the disease's outbreak has infected more species of marine mammals along the San Mateo County coast. 

Warning to stay away from elephant seals after bird flu detected at Año Nuevo State Park

Health officials are warning beachgoers to stay away from marine life after confirming the state's first cases of bird flu in elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County.

Wildcare's rescue and rehabilitation center to open in the fall

A beloved North Bay wildlife rescue center is in the final stages of constructing a facility befitting its enormous mission to save as many local critters as possible when they get injured, oftentimes by human activity. 

California designates coastal mountain lions as threatened species

California Fish and Game Commission voted to list Central and Southern California mountain lions as threatened, triggering new habitat and development protections.

Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach

A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.

Rare giant phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast

A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.

Video: Mountain lion released to Santa Cruz mountains

The young mountain lion seen wandering in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco is back in the wild.

Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape

Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

Bay Area hosts one of world's largest Northern Elephant Seal mainland-breeding colonies

The Bay Area is home to one of the world’s largest mainland-breeding colonies for the Northern Elephant Seal, and breeding season for the massive pinnipeds is now underway. 

Alameda man charged with felony for killing a wild turkey: DA

An Alameda man is a felony animal cruelty charge for killing a wild turkey on the grounds of the old Alameda Naval Air Station.

Video: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool

A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.

Hawk Hill, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, reopens

Hawk Hill, a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, was re-opened today after a long period of rehabilitation on its tipity top; the place most visitors want to go.