Wildlife
About the Bay: One of SF’s Loudest Attractions Marks a Milestone
San Francisco’s Pier 39 sea lions celebrate what the locals consider to be their anniversary this month and it’s hard to imagine they have been barking along the waterfront for more than two decades.
To Abate Bears, Truckee Hikes Fines On Negligent Garbage Disposal
The town of Truckee has adopted new rules designed to prevent careless handling of trash and the critters that come with it.
SF’s First River Otter In Decades Swims Amid Ruins Of Sutro Baths
A river otter dubbed Sutro Sam has been spotted splashing in a pool at the ruins of the Sutro Baths at Lands End, a marine mammal not seen in San Francisco since at least the early 1960s.
Salmon Return To Marsh Creek After 50-Year Absence
The return of salmon along Marsh Creek near Brentwood is giving hikers a sight not seen in more than 50 years and according to one expert, it’s not just a coincidence.
Bay Area Naturalist Laments Sounds Of Silence In Wildlife Habitats
A naturalist who has spent years recording the sounds of nature in northern California says the loss of wildlife is startling.
Calif. Department Of Fish And Game Renamed, Sporting Groups Leery
After six decades as the Department of Fish and Game, the agency in charge of California’s wild animals has a new name—one that has many hunting and fishing organizations leery.
Animal Update: Rabies Signs And Preventative Measures
We don’t hear all that much about rabies these days, but it’s still a relevant issue for pets and their owners.
Sebastopol Area Residents Find Large Wild Cat In Their Backyard
A large wild cat was spotted in the Sebastopol area Saturday afternoon, the second such sighting in the past couple of days, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
Bay Area Sea Otters Making Slow Comeback
New data show a slight increase in the number of threatened California sea otters swimming in coastal waters, a comeback made more difficult because of a recent uptick in shark attacks.
Bald Eagles Making Comeback In Bay Area
Bald eagles are making a comeback in Northern California.
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