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Brisbane: Police Rescue Young Sea Lion Wandering Near Highway
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (220+ words) A malnourished young California sea lion found wandering near Sierra Point Parkway by Brisbane police has been turned over to marine mammal experts for treatment. An off-duty Brisbane officer on his way to work Friday spotted the sea lion crossing…...
Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (544+ words) Between warmer temperatures and shifts in rain and snow patterns, between 7% and 16% of the world's plant species are likely to lose at least 90% of their habitat and go essentially extinct in about 55 to 75 years, according to a study in Thursday's…...
California officials warn of a beetle so destructive, it's wrecking home values
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (273+ words) FILE: An aerial view of Los Angeles." The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released a lengthy analysis to address the "rising tide" of invasive pests entering the state" and according to the report, one seed-sized beetle is ravaging…...
Monterey Co. : Wildlife Experts Urge Public Not To Rescue Lone Fawns This Spring
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (329+ words) Wildlife experts in Monterey County are warning residents not to mistakenly "rescue" baby deer found alone outdoors as spring brings the start of what wildlife experts call "fawn-napping" season. In a statement Tuesday, officials with the SPCA Wildlife Rescue and…...
National Park Service reveals unexpected origins of Alcatraz coyote
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (415+ words) Alcatraz Island is seen from the ferry in San Francisco Bay on Jan. 29, 2026. The origins of a coyote that drew international headlines after it was spotted swimming ashore to San Francisco's Alcatraz Island have been revealed. Initially thought to have…...
Thousands of sea creatures stranded on California shores as El Ni'o brews
1+ week, 1+ day ago (578+ words) FILE: A'Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailor, washed up on the shore at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. , Friday, April 25, 2025. Thousands, or potentially millions, of tiny blue sea creatures have shown up along the California coast in recent weeks. The…...
Chonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco's Pier 39
1+ week, 2+ day ago (252+ words) He's like a Volkswagen! He's so huge!" said Oluwaseyi Akinbobola, a visitor from Los Angeles who had an extra half hour so she ran down to the pier for a hopeful peek of the elusive sea lion. I have heard…...
Mopar Introduces Mopaw For Your Fur Babies
1+ week, 3+ day ago (140+ words) Pet accessories are getting the Mopar treatment! Mopar, the global name for Stellantis genuine parts and authentic accessories, is launching an all-new line of premium-quality, travel- and. .. Pet accessories are getting the Mopar treatment! Mopar, the global name for Stellantis…...
Skunk mating season becoming a headache for Bay Area residents
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) A skunk forages in Point Reyes, Calif. The air is filled with a bit more skunk spray than usual right now. That's because striped skunks, a species native to California, are mating. Complaints from residents about the smell " not to…...
Elk reintroduced to Sierra foothills after 17, 000 acres returned to Calif. tribe
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (567+ words) Tule elk were reintroduced to former ranchland that was recently returned to the Tule River Tribe. Tule'elk are once again roaming the Sierra Nevada foothills southwest of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks after a historic land return that'Gov. Gavin…...