Massive ‘Thicc Boi’ Black Bear Caught on Wildlife Camera
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency was amazed by how big the bear has gotten before hibernation. A black bear so large that he is described by a wildlife agency …
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Wildlife Footage Shows Fire Ants Building a Living Raft to Stick Together
BBC Earth is routinely on the cutting-edge of nature documentaries and imaging technology, capturing the hidden world of plants, recording remarkable footage in the world’s largest cave, and shooting high-resolution …
A (sperm) whale of a discovery in Monterey Bay – The Mercury News
MONTEREY – Hundreds of feet beneath the ocean’s surface, the planet’s largest-toothed predator hunts for prey, which could include a giant squid or even a shark. Since the deep ocean …
Influx of anchovies die off in Santa Cruz Harbor – The Mercury News
SANTA CRUZ — Around 8 p.m. Friday, a school of anchovies swam into and amassed inside the Santa Cruz Harbor. When harbor staff discovered the invasion, they quickly turned on …
Rare Bay Area burrowing owls earn temporary legal protection
A petite Western burrowing owl is no match for a big bulldozer. In a major step toward protecting the unique ground-dweller from loss of habitat around the San Francisco Bay …
Must-see viewing returns with the antics of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao
Fans of giant pandas now have a way to watch the antics of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao at the San Diego Zoo from anywhere in the world, thanks to …
Rare burrowing owl named as candidate for California’s endangered species list – The Mercury News
A species of small, furry owls who nest underground in open fields are in imminent danger of extinction and may get a lifeline extended from the California Fish and Game …
Behind the scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium – The Mercury News
MONTEREY — From touching up paint jobs before opening for the day to caring for the animals and doing repair work when things do go wrong, there’s always work to …
The beloved banana slug becomes California’s official state slug – The Mercury News
You’ve probably beheld a bright yellow banana slug on a hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains or perhaps even in your own backyard. But now, the beautiful banana slug is …
Same-sex flamingo couple hatches egg, cares for chick at California zoo
A pair of flamingos have become first-time parents at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after hatching an egg together. And they’re both dads. The male foster parents — both …