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Video
Caught-on-Camera: Bear Sings in a Tree in Yosemite National Park
Wildlife encounters can be frequent for any visitor to Yosemite National Park, especially during a pandemic that has forced officials…
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Wildlife
First Salmon in Over a Century Returns to Klamath River After Dam Removal
The Klamath River has welcomed its first salmon in over a century, thanks to the largest dam removal project in…
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Wildlife
NorCal Lake Sees its Worst Botulism Outbreak in History, Killing More Than 75,000 Birds
The Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the Klamath Basin, near the California-Oregon border, is facing its worst botulism outbreak…
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Wildlife
California Wolf Population Nearly Doubles with 30 New Pups in 2024
California’s wolf population continues to grow as five of the state’s seven known wolf packs have produced pups this year,…
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Whaleback Pack Responsible for Recent Spike in Wolf Predations in Northern California
The Whaleback Pack, a well-known group of wolves located in Siskiyou County, has been identified as the primary culprit behind…
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History
Grizzly Bears Once Ruled California. Here’s Why They No Longer Roam the State.
Photo by Zdenk Macháek Why does the California State Flag feature an extinct animal, the California grizzly bear, a beast so…
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Wildlife
California Unveils New Plan for Restoring Salmon and Steelhead in a Free-Flowing Klamath River
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released a comprehensive 60-page plan to guide the reintroduction and monitoring…
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Wildlife
Teen Captures Heart-Stopping Encounter with Mammoth Lakes Bear in Viral Video
A California teenager found herself face-to-face with the bear in Mammoth Lakes, which unexpectedly approached her and placed its paw…
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Bay Area
Hundreds of Sea Lions Take Over Monterey Beach, Forcing Temporary Closure
San Carlos Beach in Monterey has been temporarily closed to the public due to a significant influx of sea lions…
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Wildlife
SOURCE: Beloved Bear Euthanized After Viral Video Shows Close Encounter with Campers
According to a source, a beloved bear in the Mammoth Lakes area has been euthanized following a run-in with campers…
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Wildlife
Rare Videos Show the Lassen Pack in Action in Northern California
California’s only known wolf pack, the Lassen Pack, more than doubled in size in 2020 with a brand-new litter of…
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Man Fends Off Bear with a Shovel on Lake Tahoe Beach
An afternoon at South Lake Tahoe’s Pope Beach took a wild turn when a black bear wandered onto the shore…
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Wildlife
Jogger Survives Terrifying Bear Attack in Tuolumne County
A routine jog turned into a life-or-death struggle for Tuolumne County resident Quanah Ottaway, who found himself face-to-face with a…
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Outdoors
‘Hoot Owl’ Recommendations Aim to Protect California’s Fish During Drought
The ongoing drought in California is taking a severe toll on the state’s fish populations, particularly coldwater species such as…
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Wildlife
Park Fire Threatens Imperiled Spring-Run Chinook Salmon in Northern California
California’s fifth-largest wildfire, the Park Fire, is endangering some of the last refuges for the imperiled spring-run Chinook salmon in…
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North Coast
Authorities Seek Public’s Help After 4 Elk Killed in Redwood National Park
Rangers from Redwood National and State Parks and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are asking for…
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Destinations
This California National Park Urges Visitors to Tarp Their Parked Vehicles. Here’s Why.
In the southern section of Sequoia National Park, the National Park Service (NPS) is advising visitors to follow an unusual…
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Wildlife
Speeding Kills Wildlife: 5 Bears Have Been Hit by Cars in Yosemite this Year
Yosemite National Park officials are urging visitors to drive cautiously following the deaths of five black bears hit by cars…
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Outdoors
Yosemite Park Ranger Teaches Important Lesson About Baby Deer in the Wild
Recently at Yosemite National Park, a visitor came across a seemingly abandoned fawn in the wild. Hoping to help, the…
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Destinations
Discover a Wildlife Utopia at Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States – Lassen Volcanic National Park.…
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Video
Watch: Man Spots Rattlesnake Swimming Across the American River
It’s summertime in NorCal, which means when we’re out in the wild, it’s important to pay close attention to the…
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Wildlife
California Sturgeon Now a Candidate for the Endangered Species List
The California Fish and Game Commission has approved the white sturgeon as a candidate species for listing under the California…
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Video
This Video of Bear Cubs Climbing the Snow in Lassen Volcanic National Park Will Melt Your Heart
We just love to see videos of the bears roaming around Northern California, and this video taken in Lassen Volcanic…
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Tahoe
More Than 12,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Released Into Lake Tahoe
The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery has successfully stocked 12,144 Pilot Peak strain Lahontan cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe over the…
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News
Increased Mountain Lion Activity Forces New Protocols in Northern California County
El Dorado County has experienced a significant increase in mountain lion sightings, prompting local law enforcement to establish an official…
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Wildlife
Yosemite Releases 250 California Red-Legged Frogs in Reintroduction Effort
Yosemite National Park officials have recently released 250 California red-legged frogs (CRLF) across various sites in Yosemite Valley as part…
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Wildlife
Bear Cubs Emerge in Tahoe: Here Are Some Guidelines for Safe Encounters
As temperatures rise, bear cubs and yearling bears are emerging from their winter dens in the Tahoe region. The Tahoe…
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Wildlife
Autopsy Reveals the First Confirmed Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History
An unprecedented event occurred last fall when 71-year-old Patrice Miller became the first person in recorded California history to be…
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News
CDFW Releases Over 2 Million Juvenile Salmon into Klamath River
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently completed the release of more than 2 million fall-run Chinook salmon…
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Wildlife
Fatal Shooting of Juvenile Bear in South Lake Tahoe Sparks Outrage
A South Lake Tahoe homeowner’s fatal shooting of a juvenile bear on Memorial Day has sparked a heated debate between…
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News
California Bans Salmon Fishing on Rivers for the Second Consecutive Year
The California Fish and Game Commission has voted unanimously to close in-river salmon sport fishing in the Klamath River Basin…
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Wildlife
Endangered Species Breeds in Yosemite for First Time in 25 Years
Yosemite National Park has witnessed the successful breeding of the state-endangered Willow Flycatchers for the first time in over two…
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Northern California Donkey Joins Elk Herd in Unlikely Friendship Captured on Video
In a heartwarming display of interspecies companionship, a donkey in Northern California has been “adopted” by a herd of elk,…
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Wildlife
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in California Deer and Elk
For the first time, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in California’s deer and elk populations, raising concerns about…
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Wildlife
Massive Deer Poaching Operation Leads to 6 Arrests in Northern California
In one of the most significant wildlife crime busts in California’s history, six individuals have been charged with a series…
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Wildlife
Wildlife Officials Release Controversial Plan to Kill Half a Million Owls
The U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife has proposed a controversial plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls…
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Tahoe
Increased Bear Activity Expected in Lake Tahoe Region. Here’s How to Avoid Human-Bear Conflicts.
As the snow begins to melt in the Lake Tahoe region, wildlife experts are reminding residents and visitors to be…
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Wildlife
Wildlife Officials Release 500,000 Salmon into Klamath River During Dam Removal
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) celebrated a milestone achievement this week with the successful release of approximately…
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Tahoe
Bear Causes Temporary Closure at Palisades Tahoe
Skiers at Palisades Tahoe were left bewildered on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, after receiving a notification from the resort’s mobile…
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Shasta Cascade
Redding’s Famed Eagles Welcome New Eaglets to Their Nest
Excitement fills the air as the Redding Eagle Family welcomes new eaglets to their nest, with the second eaglet hatching…
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News
DNA is a Match in Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in El Dorado County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed that the mountain lion euthanized in a remote area near…
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Wildlife
Senate Resolutions Calls for 2024 to Be the ‘Year of the California Grizzly Bear’
State Senator John Laird, representing Santa Cruz, has proposed a resolution in the California legislature to designate 2024 as the…
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News
Man Killed in Mountain Lion Attack in Northern California
A 21-year-old man lost his life, and his brother sustained injuries, following a mountain lion attack in the secluded terrains…
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Shasta Cascade
Increased Water Flows from Whiskeytown Dam Hope to Help Salmon Populations on Clear Creek
The Bureau of Reclamation initiated a series of water releases from Whiskeytown Dam into Clear Creek, commencing Wednesday night. Dubbed…
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Wildlife
Millions of Curious-Looking Creatures Wash Ashore Northern California Beaches
Beaches in Northern California have become the unexpected resting places for millions of tiny blue sea creatures. These curious creatures,…
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Wildlife
Massive Chinook Salmon Fry Die-Off Reported on the Klamath River
In a disheartening turn for salmon restoration efforts, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reported a significant loss…
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Tahoe
Wildlife Experts Debunk Misinformation on Black Bears in Lake Tahoe
The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT), a coalition of bear experts from state and local agencies, is stepping up to…
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Wildlife
CDFW Announces Virtual Salmon Information Meeting for 2024 Season Planning
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is gearing up to host its annual Salmon Information Meeting, a pivotal…
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Wildlife
Wildlife Officials Discover Two New Wolf Packs in Northern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has recently unveiled the existence of two new wolf packs in Northern California,…
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Wildlife
California Wildlife Agencies Launch Aerial Surveys to Track Big Game Populations
The skies over California will be a bit busier in the coming months as the California Department of Fish and…
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Wildlife
Videos Show Massive Fish Kill Near the Removal of the Klamath River Dams
In late-January, the detonation of a tunnel at the base of the 101-year-old Copco 1 dam on the Klamath River…
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Events
3 Festivals to Celebrate the Whale Migrations of Northern California in 2024
As winter transitions into spring, the California coastline becomes a migratory highway for awe-inspiring gray whales, journeying from their calving…
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Wildlife
Gavin Newsom Pledges to Revive Salmon Populations by Removing California Dams
California Governor Gavin Newsom toured California Trout’s restoration projects in Humboldt County on Monday. Photo: California Trout California Governor Gavin…
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Wildlife
Watch California’s Newest Wolf Pack Howling in the Wilderness
Wildlife officials in California were shocked when they discovered a brand-new wolf pack living in Tulare County in 2023. Just…
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Wildlife
Coyote Seen Hunting Gray Fox in Yosemite National Park
In a surprising wildlife encounter, park rangers in Yosemite Valley recently witnessed a coyote carrying a gray fox in its…
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Wildlife
Mountain Lion Stalks Hikers on Trail in Northern California
A Northern California hiker and his mother faced a harrowing moment recently when they were stalked by a mountain lion…
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Outdoors
Group Cited for Illegal Activities on a Protected Northern California Beach
In a concerning start to the New Year, a group of individuals has come under fire for their illegal activities…
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Wildlife
‘Extremely Harmful Misinformation’: Bizarre Flyers Found in Tahoe Claim that People Should Feed Wild Bears
Recent flyers seen on street poles along Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe are telling people to help the local bear…
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Wildlife
Baby Seals Were Being Beheaded on Northern California Beaches. We Now Know the Culprit.
Researchers have uncovered the unsettling mystery behind a series of headless seals discovered on the beaches of MacKerricher State Park…
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Wildlife
California Releases Beavers into the Wild for First Time in Nearly 75 Years
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has taken a significant step in conservation by conducting the first beaver…
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Wildlife
California’s Newly-Discovered Wolf Pack Receives a Name with Native American Roots
The wolf pack that made headlines this summer in Tulare County has been given an official name: the Yowlumni Pack.…
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Tahoe
Skiers Watch from the Chairlift as Bear Family Walks Across Tahoe Ski Run
It’s been a busy week for bear activity at Heavenly Mountain Resort, which recently watched a video of a bear…
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Wildlife
Police Officer Makes an Unlikely Friend on a Lake Tahoe Roadway
Late at night on patrol in South Lake Tahoe, graveyard officers encountered an unexpected sight. What they initially mistook for…
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Wildlife
Northern California Man Shoots Bear in His Front Yard After Attack
A Northern California man faced a frightening bear encounter at night on December 8, which led to a tense standoff…
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Tahoe
WATCH: Skiers Narrowly Dodge Bear Running Across the Ski Run of a Tahoe Mountain
Heavenly Mountain Resort Skiers and snowboarders at Heavenly Mountain Resort had an unexpected encounter with wildlife as a black bear…
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Wildlife
This 38-Pound Rainbow Trout Caught on the Feather River Isn’t a Steelhead. Here’s How We Know.
Photo: Josh Giordano Fisherman Josh Giordano made headlines in 2021 when he landed an estimated 38.2-pound rainbow trout on the…
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Wildlife
Iconic California Fish Hatchery to Be Transferred to Native American Tribe
After years of deliberation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has made a historic decision to transfer over…
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News
Emergency Regulations Aim to Protect White Sturgeon in California
In a bid to safeguard dwindling white sturgeon populations and address the impact of a harmful algal bloom (HAB), emergency…
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News
Sheriff: Woman Found Dead in Northern California Home Had ‘Encounter with a Bear’
Downieville, California A somber discovery in Northern California has left a community in mourning. Patrice Miller, a 71-year-old woman from…
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Wildlife
California Drivers Urged to Exercise Caution as Wildlife Activity Rises
As autumn settles in, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is sending out a crucial reminder to all…
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Tahoe
Tahoe’s Kokanee Salmon Run Decimated by Shut Down of Water Flow
Lake Tahoe’s vibrant Kokanee salmon run, which occur each fall in Taylor Creek, was shuttered last week when the U.S.…
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News
Man Viciously Attacked by Otters in Northern California Left with 40 Puncture Wounds
Serene Lakes A harrowing encounter with aggressive otters at Serene Lakes in Placer County has left one man pushing for…
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News
Officials Urge Caution After Possible Wolf Hybrid Spotted in Northern California
UPDATE: Sebastopol Wolfdog Found and Returned to Owner Shadow the wolfdog, who made headlines after it was seen running on…
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Wildlife
Yurok Tribe Set to Release Three More Condors into the Northern California Wilderness
The Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP), a collaboration between the Yurok Tribe and Redwood National and State Parks, is…
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Tahoe
10 Shocking Moments of Bears Caught-on-Camera in Tahoe
Bear sightings in the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe have grown at an astonishing rate in the past few years. Flocking…
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Destinations
Find America’s Oldest Juniper Tree in the Northern California Mountains
Photo: Save the Redwoods League Sitting about 160-miles southeast of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada mountains is a tree so…
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Wildlife
Tahoe Bear Activity on the Rise with Winter Season Approaching
As the winter season approaches the Tahoe Basin, so does a critical phase for black bears – hyperphagia, or the…
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Video
WATCH: BIG Chinook Salmon Attempt to Jump into Drainage Pipe on the Klamath River
The deconstruction of the Klamath River dams is already underway, but that isn’t stopping the current run of Chinook salmon…
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Wildlife
CDFW Offering Free Swan Tours in Northern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is providing an opportunity for nature enthusiasts to witness the beauty of…
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Sacramento
Salmon Habitat Restoration Aims to Boost Struggling Salmon Populations in American River
A salmon habitat restoration project along the American River near Carmichael is striving to provide a helping hand to the…
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Wildlife
VIDEO: Lassen Pack Seen Running Through Field Full of Cattle in Northern California
California’s first wolf pack to return to the state in over a century, the Lassen Pack, continues to grow in…
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Wildlife
WATCH: Bear Cub Performs Ninja-Style Escape After Breaking Into Tahoe Home
A family of bears broke into a Tahoe home recently and had to make a great escape after volunteers with…
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Butte
New Federal Land Plan Could Make Butte Creek a ‘Wild and Scenic River’
Salmon swimming through Butte Creek in 2021. Photo by Friends of Butte Creek. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has…
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News
Jellyfish Spotted in Northern California Reservoir Puzzles Wildlife Experts
A peculiar and puzzling phenomenon found in Northern California’s Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, leaving wildlife experts intrigued and cautious. In late…
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Wildlife
Rare Sighting: Bobcat Seen on Trail Camera in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
A recent sighting of a bobcat captured on one of Shasta-Trinity National Forest’s game cameras has sparked local intrigue. Bobcats,…
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Wildlife
Chinook Salmon Return to Feather River as Hatchery Fish Ladder Opens
As the natural cycle of life unfolds, Chinook salmon are making their triumphant return to the Feather River. Commencing on…
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Bay Area
What the Heck Is It? Weird Creature Found on Point Reyes Beach.
Photos of a mysterious creature are circulating online after it was photographed on a Point Reyes beach earlier this week.…
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Uncategorized
Watch as an Osprey Steals a Fish from Fishing Guides on the Lower Sacramento River
As the crew of the Kennedy Brothers fly fishing guide service was fishing from a boat on the Lower Sacramento…
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Shasta Cascade
Visit the Oldest Fish Hatchery West of the Mississippi in Northern California
A drive towards the picturesque Lake Siskiyou takes you past an age-old testament to California’s commitment to aquatic conservation –…
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Wildlife
Officials Plead with Public to Help Keep Bear Cubs Alive in Yosemite
Photo via Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is issuing a heartfelt plea to drivers to play their part in…
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Tahoe
Throwback: Kings Beach Gas Station Employee Confronts Tahoe Bear Attempting to Break into Store
The recent weeks have seen a lot of videos of bears entering businesses for human food in the Lake Tahoe…
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Video
Watch a Mountain Lion in a Standoff with Coyotes in Yosemite
This video is old, but boy does it show the chaotic wildlife of Yosemite National Park in action. The below…
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Wildlife
Bear Biologists Offer Advice to Visitors on Late-Season Camping Trips in Tahoe Basin
As visitors flock to the Tahoe Basin for one last summer camping excursion, biologists have some valuable insights to share…
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Wildlife
Environmentalists Call For the Suspension of Logging Operations to Protect California’s Newest Wolf Pack
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) uncovered an astonishing revelation earlier this month – the presence of a…
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News
NPS Considers Proposal to Allow Tule Elk Herd to Roam Free in Tomales Bay Area of Point Reyes
The National Park Service has put forth a proposal to allow a tule elk herd to roam freely within the…
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Video
WATCH: Two Young Bears Wrestle on the Front Porch of a South Lake Tahoe Home
While many individuals install security cameras with the intention of safeguarding their property, an unexpected perk emerges in the form…
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Wildlife
Wild Turkey Survives for Months with Arrow Through Its Chest in Monterey County
In a bewildering yet inspiring tale, a wild turkey, dubbed Cupid, has been living with a 2½-foot arrow lodged through…
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Wildlife
Bear Cubs Captured in Tahoe Now Thriving at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue
Three black bear cubs, recently captured in a South Lake Tahoe neighborhood, are flourishing under the care of Sonoma County…
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Wildlife
Bears Are Climbing Yosemite’s Half Dome. Here’s What to Do if You Encounter One.
Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome, renowned for its breathtaking vistas, might offer more than panoramic views. Recent evidence suggests black bears…
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Wildlife
‘Succession’ Actor Details Her Painful Experience Being Attacked by an Otter in the Feather River
Otters, renowned for their charming habits like hand-holding and rock collecting, are making headlines for their aggressive behavior towards humans.…
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