Dead whales found in San Francisco Bay this week
The increased presence of whales in the bay may be causing vessels to strike them, but pending necropsies will determine the official cause of death.
The increased presence of whales in the bay may be causing vessels to strike them, but pending necropsies will determine the official cause of death.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
5 new meerkats born at Oakland Zoo
Sandy, a meerkat at the Oakland Zoo, recently gave birth to five pups, the zoo shared.
Sandy, a meerkat at the Oakland Zoo, recently gave birth to five pups, the zoo shared.
This California 'hidden gem' is in bloom
It’s a time of the year when a magical scene blooms about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from San Francisco: a valley of hundreds of white calla lilies as far as the eye can see, set against the backdrop of the Monterey Bay.
It’s a time of the year when a magical scene blooms about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from San Francisco: a valley of hundreds of white calla lilies as far as the eye can see, set against the backdrop of the Monterey Bay.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
Deadly toxic algae bloom causing California sea lions to become sick, violent
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Turkey crashes through windshield on Utah highway, injuring driver
A driver in Utah sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a turkey flew through his windshield on Interstate 15, according to the Garland Police Department.
A driver in Utah sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a turkey flew through his windshield on Interstate 15, according to the Garland Police Department.
Watch: Crocodile and alligator battle it out in Everglades National Park
A crocodile and an alligator were seen snapping, biting and hissing at each other in Everglades National Park.
A crocodile and an alligator were seen snapping, biting and hissing at each other in Everglades National Park.
Video: Dolphins swim near SpaceX's Dragon capsule with Crew-9 inside, moments after splashdown
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
Young California condor dies from lead poisoning, tribe confirms
The Yurok Tribe of Northern California say that, according to a pathology report, a California condor's cause of death was lead poisoning.
The Yurok Tribe of Northern California say that, according to a pathology report, a California condor's cause of death was lead poisoning.
'First ever images' of black bear cubs captured in this Bay Area park
For the first time ever, images of black bear cubs have been captured by wildlife cameras in a park in the North Bay.
For the first time ever, images of black bear cubs have been captured by wildlife cameras in a park in the North Bay.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Rescued ‘jelly bean-sized’ baby hummingbirds being cared for by SPCA
SPCA Monterey County announced it is caring for tiny, “jelly bean-sized" baby hummingbirds. Wildlife officials offered tips on how to keep baby birds safe during hatchling season.
SPCA Monterey County announced it is caring for tiny, “jelly bean-sized" baby hummingbirds. Wildlife officials offered tips on how to keep baby birds safe during hatchling season.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
UC Berkeley's famous falcons are missing, researchers fear bird flu
UC Berkeley’s famous falcon couple has been missing. Researchers fear the highly infectious bird flu may be to blame.
UC Berkeley’s famous falcon couple has been missing. Researchers fear the highly infectious bird flu may be to blame.
Chinook salmon returns to NorCal river after 80 years
Chinook salmon swim in a northern California river for the first time in more than 80 years.
Chinook salmon swim in a northern California river for the first time in more than 80 years.
Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera
Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.
Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.
'Firefall' is back at Yosemite and here's how you can see it this year
This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right.
This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.