Moon Camp saved: $10 million raised to preserve Big Bear bald eagle habitat
Friends of Big Bear Valley and SBMLT have raised $10 million to purchase and protect Moon Camp, securing crucial habitat for bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.
Friends of Big Bear Valley and SBMLT have raised $10 million to purchase and protect Moon Camp, securing crucial habitat for bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.
They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California?
California lawmakers are considering a proposal that would direct state wildlife officials to study the feasibility of reintroducing grizzly bears more than a century after their local extinction, sparking a sharp debate between urban conservation advocates and rural opponents.
California lawmakers are considering a proposal that would direct state wildlife officials to study the feasibility of reintroducing grizzly bears more than a century after their local extinction, sparking a sharp debate between urban conservation advocates and rural opponents.
Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Antarctica's 'hummingbird' revealed in stunning new NASA radar
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie shows signs of improvement, still facing critical recovery
Beloved Big Bear Lake bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition following a life-saving blood transfusion, with specialists ruling out lead and foreign objects as care continues.
Beloved Big Bear Lake bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition following a life-saving blood transfusion, with specialists ruling out lead and foreign objects as care continues.
Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico
A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.
A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.
There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Territorial battle leaves Big Bear bald eagle Jackie fighting for life, new video shows
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie is fighting for her life at the Ojai Raptor Center following a territorial clash that left her in critical condition.
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie is fighting for her life at the Ojai Raptor Center following a territorial clash that left her in critical condition.
Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.
99 pounds of lizard parts, raw meat, and plants from Thailand seized at Los Angeles port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at a Los Angeles port of entry intercepted 99 pounds of illicit meat, plants, and Bengal monitor lizard parts after detection dog K9 Maisy alerted them to a suitcase from Thailand.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at a Los Angeles port of entry intercepted 99 pounds of illicit meat, plants, and Bengal monitor lizard parts after detection dog K9 Maisy alerted them to a suitcase from Thailand.
Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie in 'critical condition' at rehab center
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition at Ojai Raptor Center suffering from anemia and kidney inflammation following a territorial defense.
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition at Ojai Raptor Center suffering from anemia and kidney inflammation following a territorial defense.
3-year-old bitten by rattlesnake hiding under Amazon package in Santa Clarita
A 3-year-old Santa Clarita girl spent two nights in a pediatric ICU after a rattlesnake hiding under an Amazon package bit her hand.
A 3-year-old Santa Clarita girl spent two nights in a pediatric ICU after a rattlesnake hiding under an Amazon package bit her hand.
13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
6 arrested at Santa Monica Pier in spiny lobster poaching crackdown
Six suspects were arrested at the Santa Monica Pier after California wildlife officials used specialized K9s to uncover an illegal spiny lobster poaching operation.
Six suspects were arrested at the Santa Monica Pier after California wildlife officials used specialized K9s to uncover an illegal spiny lobster poaching operation.
Thousands of giant lion's mane jellyfish sightings trigger public safety alerts for New England beachgoers
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
Florida alligator performed 'death roll' in attack that killed California woman: report
A woman killed in an alligator attack outside of Orlando, Fla.
A woman killed in an alligator attack outside of Orlando, Fla.
11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.