How Does Smoke Affect Wildlife?
With Northern California socked in with heavy smoke, what happened to animals that couldn't shelter ins
Science and Nature
The Eyes of the Sea Star
We’re used to bodies having front and back, top and bottom, left and right. But as some common California tidepool creatures show, there’s a totally different way of living.
I Used Facial Recognition Technology on Birds
Birders know you can recognize individual birds. Can a computer scientist train a machine to do so?
What the National Climate Assessment Means for the Bay Area
We're living the climate change, and what's coming is more of the same, just worse.
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.
How Fierce Fall and Winter Winds Help Fuel California Fires
It is crucial to understand the role winds play in California fires.
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.
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