Catalina Island Conservancy scraps plan to use sharpshooters to eliminate mule deer
The Catalina Island Conservancy has abandoned its controversial plan to shoot deer from helicopters as a means to control the animal population.
The Catalina Island Conservancy has abandoned its controversial plan to shoot deer from helicopters as a means to control the animal population.
LA Zoo sends giant otter to Argentina for breeding program
The Los Angeles Zoo is the first in the U.S. to send a giant otter to Argentina for a special breeding program to help reintroduce the species in an area where it is extinct.
The Los Angeles Zoo is the first in the U.S. to send a giant otter to Argentina for a special breeding program to help reintroduce the species in an area where it is extinct.
Alligator found taking bites out of woman in Houston, police investigating
Houston police say an alligator was found taking bites out of a woman near Clear Lake on Tuesday morning.
Houston police say an alligator was found taking bites out of a woman near Clear Lake on Tuesday morning.
Surfer attacked by shark near San Clemente
A surfer was attacked by a shark and lived to tell the tale.
A surfer was attacked by a shark and lived to tell the tale.
Surfer survives shark encounter in Orange County
Sharks displaying “aggressive behavior" in Orange County waters has triggered the closure of ocean access to the public in San Clemente, according to officials.
Sharks displaying “aggressive behavior" in Orange County waters has triggered the closure of ocean access to the public in San Clemente, according to officials.
Veteran survives horrifying bear attack while hiking in popular national park
A disabled veteran who survived an attack by a grizzly bear is sharing the moment when his instincts kicked in and how it helped him survive.
A disabled veteran who survived an attack by a grizzly bear is sharing the moment when his instincts kicked in and how it helped him survive.
VIDEO: Goats, sheep used to graze Santa Clarita hillside escape
A rare sight as hundreds of sheep and goats were seen running through a busy street in Santa Clarita.
A rare sight as hundreds of sheep and goats were seen running through a busy street in Santa Clarita.
California sea lion hops into UCLA rowers' boat
A malnourished sea lion pup hopped into a UCLA rower's boat, surprising the crew and nuzzling some of the athletes.
A malnourished sea lion pup hopped into a UCLA rower's boat, surprising the crew and nuzzling some of the athletes.
Construction continues on Agoura Hills wildlife crossing over 101 Freeway
Construction continues on the what's being dubbed the largest wildlife animal crossing right here in Southern California.
Construction continues on the what's being dubbed the largest wildlife animal crossing right here in Southern California.
Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
These sea creatures could inspire new underwater robots, study finds
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
Untagged mountain lion seen in Griffith Park
If this mountain lion becomes part of the study, it will be named P-122, the NPS said.
If this mountain lion becomes part of the study, it will be named P-122, the NPS said.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
VIDEO: Bear brings California traffic to a standstill
Drivers got quite the sight in Santa Clarita after a bear wandered onto the 14 Freeway.
Drivers got quite the sight in Santa Clarita after a bear wandered onto the 14 Freeway.
Video shows bull attacking woman on beach near Cabo San Lucas
Tourists watched in horror as a woman was repeatedly attacked by a bull on the beach.
Tourists watched in horror as a woman was repeatedly attacked by a bull on the beach.
Bear breaks into Southern California family's refrigerator, steals watermelon
"The bear plucked out of the refrigerator a third of a watermelon that was sliced and then proceeded to walk to our front yard to sit and eat it."
"The bear plucked out of the refrigerator a third of a watermelon that was sliced and then proceeded to walk to our front yard to sit and eat it."
Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak
Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.
Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.
Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar
The Kentucky angler released the protected species — and then reeled in alligator gar that's been submitted for world-record status in Texas.
The Kentucky angler released the protected species — and then reeled in alligator gar that's been submitted for world-record status in Texas.