Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Free Fishing Day: Fish license-free in California on July 2
California is offering a license-free fishing day on Saturday, July 2.
Watch: Leopard rescued from well by first responders in India
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
World's largest recorded freshwater fish: 660-pound stingray caught in Cambodia
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
Major flooding, rockslides force closure of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park
Historic flooding has forced the closure of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park through at least Wednesday.
Dog that defended California owner from mountain lion dies
A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.
Watch: Trombone-playing music teacher scares off bear from Canadian school
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Ex-MMA trainer fights kangaroo that attacked his dogs in wild video
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
Southern California divers risking their lives to help clean the ocean
Ghost nets are large nets from fishing boats that end up entangled in shipwrecks, threatening marine life. GhostDivingUSA works to clean up these nets.
Southern California Ghost Divers risking their lives to help clean the ocean
Ghost nets are large nets from fishing boats that end up entangled in shipwrecks, threatening marine life. GhostDivingUSA works to clean up these nets.
'No Mow May' – not lazy, just saving the bees
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
A longer life for Diablo Canyon? Newsom touts nuke extension
Facing possible electricity shortages, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday raised the possibility that the state’s sole remaining nuclear power plant might continue operating beyond a planned closing by 2025, an idea that could revive a decades-old fight over earthquake safety at the site.
3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
Earth Day 2022: Learn about the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro
The International Bird Rescue in San Pedro is doing remarkable work for animals and the environment.
In Depth: The history of the LAX dunes
Hal discusses the history and ecology of the wildlife habitat at the LAX dunes with guests from Los Angeles World Airports, The Bay Foundation and AvoidingRegret.com.
Mountain lion kittens that died in Thousand Oaks test positive for rat poison
Two mountain lion kittens that died just days after being discovered last November in a Thousand Oaks office complex tested positive for rat poison, National Park Service officials reported Wednesday.
Video shows man saving goose from python's coils
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.