Whale gets close enough to pet off SoCal coast

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

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

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

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

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.

Does wearing a face mask protect you from coronavirus and other infectious diseases?

Does wearing a face mask protect you from coronavirus and other infectious diseases?

As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy?

As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy?

Spacewalking astronauts plug leak, finish fixing detector

Spacewalking astronauts plug leak, finish fixing detector

The $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer could resume its hunt for elusive antimatter and dark matter by midweek.

The $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer could resume its hunt for elusive antimatter and dark matter by midweek.

The average human body temperature is dropping, study suggests

The average human body temperature is dropping, study suggests

Humans are getting colder, according to a new study out of Stanford University's School of Medicine that found the average human body temperature to be lower than the 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit average established more than 150 years ago.

Humans are getting colder, according to a new study out of Stanford University's School of Medicine that found the average human body temperature to be lower than the 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit average established more than 150 years ago.

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

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.

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

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.

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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Sloth and alligator from Safari Encounters visit KTVU

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.

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

'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.

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

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.

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