DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. — Patrice Miller, 71, lived by herself in a small yellow house beneath towering mountain peaks on the edge of a burbling river in this Sierra County village. She doted on her cats and her exotic orchids, and was known to neighbors for her delicious homemade bread. One fall afternoon in 2023, after […]
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Grizzlies Could Make a Comeback in California, New Study Suggests
At the time of the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, grizzly bears numbered as many as 10,000. In the following years, the iconic carnivores were entirely eradicated, with the last one seen wandering alone in Sequoia National Park in 1924. Now, a new feasibility study by the California Grizzly Alliance has said grizzlies could […]
Inside the fight to save California’s dying sea lions from toxic algae: ‘We’re like 911 operators’
It was just after 8am on Tuesday, a thick morning fog still clinging to the California coastline, and SeaWorld’s animal rescue team had already made their first save of the day: a hefty, sick-looking sea lion that had been waddling dangerously close to a four-lane highway in downtown San Diego. Now, in a private area […]
Sick brown pelicans flood Huntington Beach wildlife facility. How you can help
Brown pelicans suffering from domoic acid toxicity — a harmful neurotoxin that affects their brain and nervous system — have inundated a Huntington Beach wildlife facility. The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center is currently caring for more than 650 animals, including 50 sick pelicans, many of which need intensive treatment. Debbie McGuire, executive director, told […]
Harmful Algae Bloom in California Is Poisoning Sea Lions and Dolphins
A dangerous harmful algal bloom is wreaking havoc along Southern California‘s coastline, poisoning marine animals and alarming environmental experts. According to The Weather Channel’s Jan Wesner Childs, at least 140 sea lions have been rescued since February 20, and sick dolphins and birds are also being found on the beaches. This marks the fourth year […]
Man’s vile act against innocent sea lion leaves California beachgoers horrified
A California man was arrested for a despicable act of cruelty against a sick sea lion on the beach. Christopher Hurtado, 31, was taken into custody Tuesday morning after police in Ventura saw surveillance footage showing him heartlessly beating the sea lion with a stick. The alleged attack occurred along the Ventura Beach Promenade, where […]
Researchers Reveal Surprising Findings From Bird Droppings on Crops
Farmers and consumers alike have long worried that any trace of bird droppings on lettuce spells disaster for our salads. New research suggests that fear might be overblown. Tiny spots from small birds, it turns out, aren’t as hazardous as many believed, offering a bit of relief to growers who want to keep wildlife around […]
Sea Lion Pup Gets Rescued On Busy California Highway
A baby sea lion recently caused quite a stir when it found its way onto Highway 101 near the Candlestick Point exit in San Francisco. Drivers spotted the little traveler at around 9:45 p.m. and quickly called 911. Within minutes, concerned motorists and officers worked together to guide the pup off the road. Luckily, the […]