Scientists in California are baffled by a wave of fatal shark attacks on sea otters, despite the fact that the predators have no desire to feed on their furry prey. Tim Tinker of the US Geological Survey's Western Ecological Research Center told National Geographic that "as far as we can tell, a white shark has never eaten a sea otter," and that whenever a deadly attack occurs, … [Read more...] about Sharks in California Are Killing Sea Otters But Not Eating Them, And No One Knows Why
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Mountain Lion Walks Inside a High School In California and Cuddles Up Behind a Desk
Officials are seeking to find a means to remove the animal since it has refused to leave its hiding area. A mountain lion was discovered curled up under a desk in a California high school classroom. According to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile lion was spotted by personnel at Pescadero High School as they were preparing to open on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Mountain Lion Walks Inside a High School In California and Cuddles Up Behind a Desk
A Family of Five Bears has been Discovered Hibernating Beneath a House in California
Bears fall into hibernation during the frigid winter months every year, surfacing only when spring arrives. While the majority of bears build their dens outside, others choose to live closer to people. A family of bears was recently discovered hibernating beneath a resident's house near Lake Tahoe, California. A mother black bear took her four kids into an empty crawl space … [Read more...] about A Family of Five Bears has been Discovered Hibernating Beneath a House in California
Watch the First-Ever Footage of an Anglerfish Like the One That Washed up on the Beach in California Recently
When a dead specimen of the marine monster that normally dwells at depths of 3,000 feet came ashore in California, it triggered an Internet viral frenzy. Now you can see the spectacular anglerfish in action for the first time. A unique deep-sea fish with teeth that look like small shards of glass, a football-shaped body, and a long bioluminescent stalk on the top of its head … [Read more...] about Watch the First-Ever Footage of an Anglerfish Like the One That Washed up on the Beach in California Recently