Peacock polarizes Oakland neighborhood with shrill shriek
In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.
In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.
Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
Coyote approaches residents in Moraga
At approximately 7:45 p.m., the coyote approached a person walking in the area of Rimer Drive. The coyote then ran toward a nearby bicyclist.
At approximately 7:45 p.m., the coyote approached a person walking in the area of Rimer Drive. The coyote then ran toward a nearby bicyclist.
San Francisco Zoo to reopen Monday
On Friday, Breed said the zoo will be allowed to reopen with its new safety procedures in place.
On Friday, Breed said the zoo will be allowed to reopen with its new safety procedures in place.
Moraga park closing early Friday due to coyote attack on child
Moraga Commons Park will close early Friday in the wake of a coyote attack that happened Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Moraga Commons Park will close early Friday in the wake of a coyote attack that happened Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Mountain lion sighting at San Mateo's Laurelwood Park
San Mateo police are alerting the community of a mountain lion sighting in Laurelwood Park Thursday morning.
San Mateo police are alerting the community of a mountain lion sighting in Laurelwood Park Thursday morning.
Mountain lion that roamed San Francisco streets struck, killed by vehicle in Pacifica
The mountain lion was tagged by the Department of FIsh and Wildlife after it was caught in San Francisco.
The mountain lion was tagged by the Department of FIsh and Wildlife after it was caught in San Francisco.
Pared-down Muir Woods experience means less visitors
Muir Woods, the National Monument in Marin County, has created a pared-down experience to keep staff and visitors safe. The pandemic means instead of admitting as many as 5,000 visitors daily, Muir Woods is letting in about 1,800.
Muir Woods, the National Monument in Marin County, has created a pared-down experience to keep staff and visitors safe. The pandemic means instead of admitting as many as 5,000 visitors daily, Muir Woods is letting in about 1,800.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
US honeybees are doing better after bad year, according to survey
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds.
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds.
Indonesia's most volatile volcano spews ash in new eruption
Mount Merapi’s clouds of ash, accompanied by a rumbling sound heard miles away, blanketed several villages on the main island of Java.
Mount Merapi’s clouds of ash, accompanied by a rumbling sound heard miles away, blanketed several villages on the main island of Java.
San Francisco Zoo confirms 3 marsupials found dead, mountain lion may be responsible
San Francisco Zoo officials confirmed on Friday that three marsupials were found dead this week at their outdoor exhibitions.
San Francisco Zoo officials confirmed on Friday that three marsupials were found dead this week at their outdoor exhibitions.
Two falcon chicks reunited with parents at San Francisco International Airport hangar
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA facilitated the chicks' homecoming after they spent a few weeks recovering at the nonprofit's Wildlife Care Center.
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA facilitated the chicks' homecoming after they spent a few weeks recovering at the nonprofit's Wildlife Care Center.
Mountain lion cub spotted in downtown San Francisco
If you see a mountain lion in San Francisco, officials advise that you back up slowly facing the animal and do not run.
If you see a mountain lion in San Francisco, officials advise that you back up slowly facing the animal and do not run.
Sonoma County's Safari West back on safari this weekend
The renowned facility has been through recession, fire storms and pandemic.
The renowned facility has been through recession, fire storms and pandemic.
'Itty bitty gator rolls': Baby gators use defensive move to eat fish scraps in Louisiana pond
Floridians have lived around alligators long enough to know and witness the death roll, a defensive move by the reptiles -- usually seen when they are captured by a trapper. However, for some baby gators, it was to help chow down on a fresh pile of fish scraps.
Floridians have lived around alligators long enough to know and witness the death roll, a defensive move by the reptiles -- usually seen when they are captured by a trapper. However, for some baby gators, it was to help chow down on a fresh pile of fish scraps.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
Turtle watchers: Fill in beach umbrella holes during nesting season
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
Video: Mountain lion caught roaming Pacifica backyard
Patrick Monaghan caught the big cat on his home security around midnight last Thursday.
Patrick Monaghan caught the big cat on his home security around midnight last Thursday.