DNA proves California's rodent invasion was assisted by humans
The 20-pound rodents threaten California’s infrastructure by weakening levees to the point of failure and consuming up to 25% of their body weight in wetland vegetation daily.
The 20-pound rodents threaten California’s infrastructure by weakening levees to the point of failure and consuming up to 25% of their body weight in wetland vegetation daily.
6th rattlesnake bite in 30 days triggers safety warning in Ventura County
A man was hospitalized Sunday after a rattlesnake bite in Camarillo, the sixth such incident in Southern California since mid-March amid record heat.
A man was hospitalized Sunday after a rattlesnake bite in Camarillo, the sixth such incident in Southern California since mid-March amid record heat.
Big Bear's Jackie and Shadow welcome two eaglets
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Coyote that attacked toddler in Carson caught, euthanized
California wildlife officials euthanized a coyote linked to multiple Carson attacks as they investigate new reports of two additional victims.
California wildlife officials euthanized a coyote linked to multiple Carson attacks as they investigate new reports of two additional victims.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Fisherman reels in 7-foot great white shark at Hermosa Beach Pier
A fisherman caught and released a juvenile great white shark at Hermosa Beach Pier amid a surge in Southern California shark sightings.
A fisherman caught and released a juvenile great white shark at Hermosa Beach Pier amid a surge in Southern California shark sightings.
Fisherman frees shark in Hermosa Beach
A great white shark caught on a fishing line right at the shoreline. The man unhooked the fishing line and thanks to a help from a nearby lifeguard, the shark was safely freed back into the ocean.
A great white shark caught on a fishing line right at the shoreline. The man unhooked the fishing line and thanks to a help from a nearby lifeguard, the shark was safely freed back into the ocean.
Coyote attacks child in Carson
A 4-year-old boy survived a horrific coyote attack in Carson.
A 4-year-old boy survived a horrific coyote attack in Carson.
4-year-old bitten twice by 'repeat offender' coyote in Carson attack
DNA testing confirmed the animal is the same coyote involved in a previous attack that occurred in the area last year.
DNA testing confirmed the animal is the same coyote involved in a previous attack that occurred in the area last year.
Large bear roams around Fillmore neighborhood
A large bear was spotted roaming a residential Fillmore neighborhood before being tranquilized by authorities.
A large bear was spotted roaming a residential Fillmore neighborhood before being tranquilized by authorities.
Giant bear spotted in Fillmore neighborhood
A giant "chonky" bear roams around several backyards in the Fillmore neighborhood of Ventura County.
A giant "chonky" bear roams around several backyards in the Fillmore neighborhood of Ventura County.
Giant bear spotted near Edison Lane
A 500-pound bear was seen roaming around family backyards in the Fillmore neighborhood of Ventura County.
A 500-pound bear was seen roaming around family backyards in the Fillmore neighborhood of Ventura County.
8-foot great white shark seen circling surfer in Newport Beach
Newport Beach officials have reopened the water after a juvenile great white shark sighting near 35th Street led to a temporary safety closure.
Newport Beach officials have reopened the water after a juvenile great white shark sighting near 35th Street led to a temporary safety closure.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
2nd rattlesnake bite death reported in Southern California amid early spring surge
46-year-old Gabriela Bautista died from rattlesnake venom toxicity following a hike in Ventura County, officials said.
46-year-old Gabriela Bautista died from rattlesnake venom toxicity following a hike in Ventura County, officials said.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Orphaned Monrovia bear cubs moved to San Diego wildlife center after mother euthanized
Two orphaned black bear cubs from Monrovia are receiving specialized rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center to prepare for a return to the wild.
Two orphaned black bear cubs from Monrovia are receiving specialized rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center to prepare for a return to the wild.
$50,000 reward offered as Riverside donkey killings reach 'horrific' new peak
Riverside County residents are calling for a task force to investigate the killing and mutilation of 21 donkeys amid a $50,000 reward for information.
Riverside County residents are calling for a task force to investigate the killing and mutilation of 21 donkeys amid a $50,000 reward for information.
39 live pythons discovered on tractor-trailer trying to cross into Mexico
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Mama bear euthanized after swiping at Monrovia woman; cubs orphaned
California wildlife officials euthanized a mother bear in Monrovia following an attack on a resident, sparking community outrage over the orphaning of her two cubs.
California wildlife officials euthanized a mother bear in Monrovia following an attack on a resident, sparking community outrage over the orphaning of her two cubs.
Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.