Three mule deer have become the first confirmed animals to use California’s newly constructed wildlife overpass, marking a major milestone in one of the state's most ambitious wildlife conservation projects. The animals were captured on a trail camera in late May as they crossed the dedicated wildlife bridge spanning Route 97 in Siskiyou County. The crossing is part of a $20 … [Read more...] about Three mule deer are the first animals confirmed to use California’s new $20M wildlife bridge
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Dangerous beast spotted for the first time in 100 years in Sequoia National Park after being wiped out
Wildlife biologists in California are celebrating the remarkable return of a gray wolf to Sequoia National Park — a historic sighting believed to mark the species’ first known presence in the region in more than a century. The female wolf, identified as BEY03F, has stunned researchers after traveling hundreds of miles across California, moving through deserts, mountain … [Read more...] about Dangerous beast spotted for the first time in 100 years in Sequoia National Park after being wiped out
‘Never seen such a fat snake’: Rattlesnake photo stuns viewers
A photograph of a dramatically swollen rattlesnake stretched across a road in Southern California has captured widespread attention online, with viewers stunned by the reptile’s unusually large midsection. The image, reportedly taken in the San Diego area and shared on Reddit, appears to show a red diamond rattlesnake shortly after consuming a large meal. According to the … [Read more...] about ‘Never seen such a fat snake’: Rattlesnake photo stuns viewers
550-pound bear finally evicted from California home after bizarre strategy ends monthlong ordeal
For more than a month, a California homeowner lived with an unexpected and dangerous tenant — a 550-pound male black bear that had made itself at home beneath his house. The bear had wedged itself into the crawl space under Ken Johnson’s home in Altadena, repeatedly entering and exiting through a small opening since late November. Surveillance footage showed the animal … [Read more...] about 550-pound bear finally evicted from California home after bizarre strategy ends monthlong ordeal
Scientists make disturbing new discovery after analyzing blood of vultures: ‘The tip of the iceberg’
California's efforts to curb toxic rodent poison use have faced a disturbing setback. Despite statewide bans on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), traces of these harmful substances are still being detected in non-target wildlife. A recent study published in the Journal of Raptor Research highlights how turkey vultures in Southern California continue to … [Read more...] about Scientists make disturbing new discovery after analyzing blood of vultures: ‘The tip of the iceberg’