26-year-old man killed by shark off Santa Cruz coast
Officials say the victim, who has not been formally identified, was surfing at the time and was declared dead at the scene.
Officials say the victim, who has not been formally identified, was surfing at the time and was declared dead at the scene.
Oakland Zoo welcomes new female giraffe named Kijiji
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
Asia's 'murder hornet' bee lands in US for first time
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long have been found for the first time in the U.S., with researchers worried that the insects are colonizing, the New York Post reported Saturday.
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long have been found for the first time in the U.S., with researchers worried that the insects are colonizing, the New York Post reported Saturday.
Fawn rescued from Belmont storm drain
Video provided to KTVU by Belmont resident Tom Lewis.
Video provided to KTVU by Belmont resident Tom Lewis.
Tiger at NYC Bronx Zoo positive for coronavirus, first known animal infection in US
The 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and six other tigers and lions that have also fallen ill, are believed to have been infected by a zoo employee, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
The 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and six other tigers and lions that have also fallen ill, are believed to have been infected by a zoo employee, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Osprey nested on shipyard crane lays first egg of season
A famed osprey nested on a historic shipyard crane on the Richmond shoreline has laid the first egg of the season, the Golden Gate Audubon Society announced Wednesday.
A famed osprey nested on a historic shipyard crane on the Richmond shoreline has laid the first egg of the season, the Golden Gate Audubon Society announced Wednesday.
Mountain Lion spotted at Edgewood county park in San Carlos
The animal was not aggressive, but hikers should be vigilant this weekend in the area of the park, located at 2195 Edgewood Road, authorities said.
The animal was not aggressive, but hikers should be vigilant this weekend in the area of the park, located at 2195 Edgewood Road, authorities said.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Home video shows mountain lion jumping over fence in San Bruno neighborhood
Police shared home surveillance footage of a mountain lion jumping over a fence in a San Bruno neighborhood on Monday morning.
Police shared home surveillance footage of a mountain lion jumping over a fence in a San Bruno neighborhood on Monday morning.
New Zealand surfer fights off great white shark by punching it repeatedly, cursing it off
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
Rancho San Antonio County Park reopens five days after mountain lion attacks 6-year-old girl
The mountain lion was captured and euthanized earlier this week.
The mountain lion was captured and euthanized earlier this week.
Park reopens following mountain lion encounter
Ann Rubin reports.
Ann Rubin reports.
Mountain lion that attacked child at Rancho San Antonio County Park captured, euthanized
The female lion was found on Wednesday afternoon in a tree in the preserve, located near Los Altos, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
The female lion was found on Wednesday afternoon in a tree in the preserve, located near Los Altos, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
Rancho San Antonio park closed after girl, 6, attacked by suspected mountain lion
The injuries to the child were minor, and the child was treated on-scene, Midpen spokeswoman Leigh Ann Gessner said Sunday afternoon.
The injuries to the child were minor, and the child was treated on-scene, Midpen spokeswoman Leigh Ann Gessner said Sunday afternoon.
Cupertino park closed after apparent mountain lion encounter
The child suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
The child suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Whale gets close enough to pet off SoCal coast
The curious whale appeared near the surface of the water Monday near Dana Point, the Orange County Register reported.
The curious whale appeared near the surface of the water Monday near Dana Point, the Orange County Register reported.
California sees rise in canine distemper cases among wildlife
Canine distemper virus can infect a wide range of carnivores but gray foxes, raccoons and skunks are the most commonly affected species.
Canine distemper virus can infect a wide range of carnivores but gray foxes, raccoons and skunks are the most commonly affected species.
Endangered gray wolf found dead in Northern California
It is illegal to take, shoot, injure or kill gray wolves, with federal penalties of up a year in jail and a $100,000 fine
It is illegal to take, shoot, injure or kill gray wolves, with federal penalties of up a year in jail and a $100,000 fine
Stanford scientist creates bionic jellyfish that could aid in future research
Using a moon jellyfish, the bioengineering Ph.D. candidate created something that is part animal and part machine, which she can control in a research project that has been working on for the last six years.
Using a moon jellyfish, the bioengineering Ph.D. candidate created something that is part animal and part machine, which she can control in a research project that has been working on for the last six years.
Badger and coyote captured on wildlife research camera in South Bay
You won't believe what you see in this incredible wildlife research camera video. Researchers say it's the first time this type of unique animal interaction has been captured.
You won't believe what you see in this incredible wildlife research camera video. Researchers say it's the first time this type of unique animal interaction has been captured.