Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info

A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.

Oakland Zoo continues fight against animal extinction

A 2019 United Nations report on species extinction estimated that 1 million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction within decades — more than ever before in human history.

Dead Gray Whale spotted off Alameda beach over weekend

Beachgoers in Alameda were met with a sad and unpleasant sight Sunday after a dead Gray Whale was spotted off Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach. 

Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out

Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.

Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina

One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.

Intoxicated vultures rescued from Connecticut dumpster: 'Too drunk to fly'

A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.

Disease-transmitting mosquitoes discovered in Santa Clara County

A non-native mosquito Aedes aegypti has been discovered in Santa Clara County. This mosquito is capable of transmitting diseases from person-to-person. Vector control is asking residents to remove standing water from their yards in the East San Jose foothills where the mosquitos were discovered.

Gray whale entangled in fishing net can't feed, scientists fear

Time is running out to rescue a gray whale that's tangled in fishing gear and was spotted near Daly City this week.

Superblooms sprout bursts of colors around the Bay Area

As spring continues to unfold, between intermittent rains, wildflowers are eager to explode into a floral wonderland.

Astronauts get eerie view of Moon’s shadow as it trudges across Earth during solar eclipse

The astronauts living and working on the International Space Station orbit the Earth about every 90 minutes, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets day, along with up to five eclipses a year.

What Bay Area residents can expect to see from the solar eclipse

As millions of people turn their heads to the sky on Monday to get a look at the rare celestial event, Bay Area residents can expect to see just 35% of the solar eclipse.

2024 eclipse: See photos of the celestial event

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada witnessed the celestial event.

Solar eclipse 2024: Photos, videos from across the US

The 2024 Great North American eclipse is finally here. Here are live updates from the big event.

I looked at the eclipse without glasses; now what?

Looking at a solar eclipse without glasses is dangerous. If you think you sustained eye damage, visit an eye doctor as soon as possible.