Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
Eagle vs. octopus: Dramatic video shows bald eagle caught in tentacled death grip
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
Feral pigs may face euthanasia after repeatedly tearing up a Lafayette park
Feral pigs may face euthanasia for repeatedly tearing up a park in Contra Costa County, but first a trapper has to catch them.
Feral pigs may face euthanasia for repeatedly tearing up a park in Contra Costa County, but first a trapper has to catch them.
Birds are shrinking in size, and researchers believe it’s likely due to climate change
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
Cardinal with rare abnormality discovered in central Texas
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
'She could hear her baby dying right in front of her': Mountain lion kills dog in Simi Valley
A mountain lion killed a dog in a Simi Valley backyard despite the owner’s valiant effort to save her pet. The attack had the neighborhood on edge since it was the second report of a mountain lion attacking dogs in the area.
A mountain lion killed a dog in a Simi Valley backyard despite the owner’s valiant effort to save her pet. The attack had the neighborhood on edge since it was the second report of a mountain lion attacking dogs in the area.
Chris Brown must give up monkeys under judge's restrictions
The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.
The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.
Mountain lion sighting reported in San Mateo
The sighting was reported shortly after 9 a.m. in the 200 block of West 39th Avenue near San Mateo Medical Center, according to police.
The sighting was reported shortly after 9 a.m. in the 200 block of West 39th Avenue near San Mateo Medical Center, according to police.
Deer in San Anselmo gets antlers tangled in Christmas lights
A deer in San Anselmo got in on the festive holiday spirit. It all happened by accident when the buck's antlers got tangled in Christmas lights last week.
A deer in San Anselmo got in on the festive holiday spirit. It all happened by accident when the buck's antlers got tangled in Christmas lights last week.
Anglers rejoice! 2,000 pounds of 'lightning trout' stocked in East Bay lakes
These rainbow trout are golden in color with a bright red stripe down their sides and a bright red gill plate.
These rainbow trout are golden in color with a bright red stripe down their sides and a bright red gill plate.
Midpen open space district drops mountain lion control plans
The announcement was a reversal of a plan that was being considered to manage areas where predators come in contact with livestock grazing on district land in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
The announcement was a reversal of a plan that was being considered to manage areas where predators come in contact with livestock grazing on district land in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Dolphin stampede captured near Newport Beach's sightseeing tour boat
Hundreds of dolphins were seen ‘stampeding’ alongside a whale-watching tour group off the shore of Newport Beach, California.
Hundreds of dolphins were seen ‘stampeding’ alongside a whale-watching tour group off the shore of Newport Beach, California.
This panda has some serious, and adorable, attachment issues
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
Hundreds of koalas feared dead in Australian wildfires
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
'Civilians weren't in the way:' Cal Fire contains 45% of Kincade Fire
In all, CalFire said that more than 90,000 structures remain threatened and 206 have been destroyed.
In all, CalFire said that more than 90,000 structures remain threatened and 206 have been destroyed.
Greedy killer monkeys found eating large rats in Malaysia, leaving scientists ‘stunned’
Greedy killer monkeys were found to be catching and gobbling up large rats in Malaysia.
Greedy killer monkeys were found to be catching and gobbling up large rats in Malaysia.
California man encounters massive great white shark off coast of Catalina Island
A California man came face to face with a great white shark and lived to tell the tale.
A California man came face to face with a great white shark and lived to tell the tale.
Deer caught on camera jumping through window of NY hair salon
It wasn't your normal day of hair styling, and local chit-chat at this hair salon.
It wasn't your normal day of hair styling, and local chit-chat at this hair salon.