A Coyote Snatches a Mountain Lion’s Meal
A coyote won't pass up a free meal -- so long as it's safe.
Wildlife
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 San Francisco Whale Tours crew on the good ship Kitty … Read more
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.
Naturalist’s Notebook: Freshwater Jellyfish Invade California Lakes and Ponds
Native to China, Craspedacusta sowerbii is found in freshwater lakes and ponds on every continent.
Not Just a Pretty Face — the Banana Slug is One of the Weirdest Animals On Earth
The banana slugs: a fascinating group from an evolutionary standpoint, and a very very unusual one from a human viewpoint.
Tarantulas Emerge to Wander the Landscape in the Autumn
Coyotes and predatory wasps can't stop the Bay Area blond tarantula from searching out mates in the autumn.
