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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February

Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.

San Francisco Zoo holds naming contest for new koala

The 2-year-old male arrived from the Los Angeles Zoo, where he was known as Flin. He gets to assume new identity in his new home, however, following the San Francisco Zoo's fundraising tradition of allowing donors to name new arrivals.

Sloth and alligator from Safari Encounters visit KTVU
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Brandi Blue and Daniel Moore from Safari Encounters visited KTVU's Mornings on Two on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The organization is holding a fundraiser Sunday, January 26 in Rohnert Park. It will benefit wildlife in Australia following several weeks of wildfires.

'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species

Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.

Pigeon wearing tiny sombrero discovered in Reno

Reno City Manager Sabra Newby tweeted about the bird Wednesday, saying it's quirky and fun but still inhumane.