EnvironmentInvasive Swamp Rodent Spotted In 5th California CountyApril 18, 2018Wildlife officials say an invasive swamp rodent has been killed in San Joaquin County, putting the destructive nutria near the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
2 Bears Burned In California Wildfire Spotted In The WildFebruary 19, 2018Two bears that were badly burned in December's Thomas fire were spotted in the wild after receiving fish skin grafts to treat their third-degree burns.
EnvironmentWildfires Hit Napa, Sonoma Before Grape Harvest CompleteOctober 10, 2017 | Julia MitricSonoma and Napa Counties have been hit hard by unforgiving wildfires that continue to ravage Northern California. It's too early to gauge the economic toll on the region's famed wine industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tahoe Area Homeowners Offered Loans For Bear-Proof Garbage BinsMay 22, 2017 | Steve MilneA waste management agency in South Lake Tahoe has started offering homeowners loans to buy bear-proof garbage bins. It's an effort to reduce conflicts with the animals who wander into neighborhoods in search of food. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UC Davis Scientists Help Unlock Riddle Of Pandas' Black And White FurMarch 6, 2017 | Julia MitricScientists have long wondered about the giant panda's unique coat of white and black fur. UC Davis and Cal State Long Beach researchers have found a link between the panda's appearance and its diet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFloodwaters Create Crucial Habitat In Yolo BypassFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonIt's been 10 years since the Yolo Bypass in Sacramento has been inundated with such high floodwaters. It's creating a unique habitat for fish and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDungeness Crab Season To Open On Time This YearNovember 3, 2016 | Steve MilneGood news, for people who like to go crabbing, from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife: On Saturday the recreational Dungeness crab season will be opening. The season is opening on-time this year, unlike a year ago. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Davis City Council Approves Plan To Reduce Turkey PopulationOctober 25, 2016 | Bob MoffittUPDATE Oct. 26, 7:07 a.m.: Davis' turkey population has ballooned from six to 80 and the birds are causing problems for residents. On Tuesday night, the Davis City Council approved a plan to reduce the turkey population.
Oakland Zoo Airlifts Endangered Baby Toads To Island HomeOctober 20, 2016(AP) - Thousands of critically endangered baby toads are en route to Puerto Rico from the Oakland Zoo.
Wildlife-Vehicle Conflict Costing California MillionsSeptember 20, 2016 | Steve MilneVehicles colliding with wildlife is costing California more than $225 million annually, according to a new study from UC Davis. The study suggests that money could go into building ways for wildlife to cross roads safely.
