View from the Ground
Most folks don't think much of snakes unless they trip over them. It turns out that a remarkable diversity of serpents lives nearby, from beautiful red-bellied ring-necked snakes hiding under...
Wildlife
The Largest Turtle In the World Hunts Jellyfish Off the California Coast
The world’s largest turtle visits the Central California coast every summer.
Callippe Silverspot, a Rare and Endangered Native Butterfly
The endangered callippe silverspot butterfly was once common, but now it's found only on San Bruno Mountain, one of the world's hot spots of biodiversity and a spectacular bit of...
Video: Tracking the Migration of Monarchs
The Ventana Wilderness Society follows the amazing journey of monarch butterflies.
Watching for Blue Bellies
We've all seen these plentiful little lizards flitting about our trails. Did you know they're a critical food source and even help protect you from Lyme disease?
Video: Recovering the Tule Elk of Tomales Point
Recovering from near extinction in the 1870s, California's tule elk populations have increased substantially. They can be appreciated at the preserve in Tomales Point at the Point Reyes National Seashore.
Video: Tour of the Tidepools at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Viewing a diverse Bay Area ecosystem can be as simple as a trip to the beach.
Video: Closeup With Bay Area Coyotes
The often-maligned coyote thrives in much of California, including a variety of habitats in the Bay Area.
Shifting Sands
At the mouth of Tomales Bay, sand dunes and seasonal wetlands coexist uneasily with California's largest coastal campground. The dunes at Lawson's Landing, home to rare butterflies and plants like...
