How Does Smoke Affect Wildlife?
With Northern California socked in with heavy smoke, what happened to animals that couldn't shelter ins
Wildlife
I Used Facial Recognition Technology on Birds
Birders know you can recognize individual birds. Can a computer scientist train a machine to do so?
Are Daddy Longlegs Actually the Most Venomous Animal on Earth?
And what even is a daddy longlegs?
A Coyote Snatches a Mountain Lion’s Meal
A coyote won't pass up a free meal -- so long as it's safe.
Humpback Whales Feed in San Francisco Bay Through November
No whale watch boat captain worth his or her salt is going to guarantee a whale sighting on any particular trip. But Captain Joe Nazar and the rest of the...
Where are the Best Bay Area Birdwatching Spots for Fall and Winter?
A reader asks about spotting fall and winter birds.
Human Noise Bothers Outdoor Visitors. What About Wildlife?
A sensory ecologist explains what we know and what we don't about human noise in the outdoors.
Here’s Something You’ll Rarely Ever See: Hidden Camera Captures Turkey Vultures Courting
Turkey vultures mate for life. Just like swans.
Where Are there Bats in the Bay Area?
What kind of bats live in Northern California and where should you go to see them?
Fishing Forecasts Can Predict Marine Creature Movements
Marine animals adjust their lives to the weather just like you do.
