Zoo and Aquarium

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (153+ words) Northern California received an unexpected visitor in its inland waters: a humpback whale spotted roughly 60 miles from the Pacific. The animal was first seen Tuesday moving through... Humpback Whale Spotted 60 Miles From Ocean Northern California received an unexpected visitor in…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (415+ words) Northern Californians are expressing excitement about the rare sighting of a humpback whale in a delta about 60 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The whale was seen traveling through the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday and later in a delta in…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (924+ words) Glover saw the whale surfacing on Wednesday while he was fishing for salmon and striped bass from a 21-foot (6.4-meter) boat, less than half the length of the animal. He shot a few videos as the whale broke the surface…...

2+ day, 53+ min ago   (293+ words) Inside those cans, the researchers found more than just salmon. Waiting for discovery were also marine worms from the Anisakidae family—parasites about half an inch (roughly 1 centimeter) long, and thankfully, completely harmless to people once they’ve been cooked. (So,…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (153+ words) Pets of the week The Davis Enterprise Lots of animals are waiting for “forever homes” at the Yolo County Animal Shelter, 2640 E Gibson Road in Woodland.Among them is Nash (A225212), a male husky Nash arrived in March…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (241+ words) New executive director Chelsea Farnsworth pledges to build a foundation of trust and accountability within the nonprofit. Chelsea Farnsworth, a veterinary medical director, has been appointed executive director of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, according to the nonprofit....

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (145+ words) LIFE-PETS-LA-CATS-LEASHES-FILEPIC-6-LA The Sun Chronicle Allison Nill walks her two cats Lana and Steve (not shown) around the Silver Lake Reservoir. Lana comes running down the stairs of Nill’s apartment when she hears the word “walk.” Beloved…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (622+ words) If the Yowlumni wolf pack of Tulare County doesn’t show itself soon, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will assume the pack is gone. No Yowlumni pack members have been seen since December, so the wolves have until…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (331+ words) Luna is up for adoption at Woofs-N-Purrs Animal Rescue Inc. in Scotland Neck. She is an 8-year-old Maine Coon with a big heart and an even bigger need for love and attention. This sweet baby is still a kitten at…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (136+ words) Pet of the Week: Mr. Cee is ready to cuddle your heart KWWL Cee is a 5-year-old male orange tiger cat. He's a gentle, shy guy who takes a little time to warm up and show his personality. Cee is…...