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.

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.

Sonic boom could rattle Southern California - here's why

A sonic boom could rattle Southern California Tuesday thanks to SpaceX's latest rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Moon will 'kiss' Saturn on May 31 and other summer sky events to watch

On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.

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. 

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.

May's full Flower Moon happening soon: What to know

The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.

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.

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.