Environment

Invasive Swamp Rodent Spotted In 5th California County

April 18, 2018

Wildlife 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 Wild

February 19, 2018

Two 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.

Environment

Wildfires Hit Napa, Sonoma Before Grape Harvest Complete

October 10, 2017 | Julia Mitric

Sonoma 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.

Tahoe Area Homeowners Offered Loans For Bear-Proof Garbage Bins

May 22, 2017 | Steve Milne

A 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.

UC Davis Scientists Help Unlock Riddle Of Pandas' Black And White Fur

March 6, 2017 | Julia Mitric

Scientists 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.

Environment

Floodwaters Create Crucial Habitat In Yolo Bypass

February 7, 2017 | Amy Quinton

It'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.

Environment

Dungeness Crab Season To Open On Time This Year

November 3, 2016 | Steve Milne

Good 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.

Davis City Council Approves Plan To Reduce Turkey Population

October 25, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

UPDATE 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 Home

October 20, 2016

(AP) - Thousands of critically endangered baby toads are en route to Puerto Rico from the Oakland Zoo.

Wildlife-Vehicle Conflict Costing California Millions

September 20, 2016 | Steve Milne

Vehicles 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.