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Central Coast condor population sees significant recovery
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (221+ words) The Central Coast condor population is making a major comeback, with Ventana Wildlife Society reporting six active nesting pairs in the region. Three of these condor nests can be found in Big Sur. Ventana Wildlife Society announced that the Central…...
Sea Otter Classic returning with new activities for all ages
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (250+ words) There are new ways people of all ages will be able to enjoy the Life Time Sea Otter Classic in mid-April. Video above of past coverage. The annual event kicks off April 1619 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey County....
SPCA Monterey County rescues 5 owlets
3+ week, 3+ day ago (204+ words) 5 owlets rescued after being orphaned from tree-cutting Five nestling western screech owls are being cared for at the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation center. The SPCA said the owls were orphaned after their tree was cut down in…...
Monterey Bird Festival returns with workshops, field trips and free events
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (121+ words) The Monterey Bird Festival, hosted by the Bird School Project, returns to Monterey Oct. 10 through Oct. 12 for its 11th year.There is no shortage of educational opportunities, including workshops and ... The Monterey Bird Festival, hosted by the Bird School Project, returns…...
Milan's pigeons are a controversial mix of tourist attraction and public nuisance
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (128+ words) Crowds are starting to thicken in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and already, a phenomenon is making headlines: the pigeons. Tourists taking pictures at the Piazza del Duomo have noted the pigeons' presence, saying, "They're pretty friendly so far....
Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (663+ words) Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's chemistry could put those weapons at risk. That's the takeaway from a study performed…...
Pinnacles marks 13 years as a national park after 2013 redesignation
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (118+ words) Pinnacles National Park turns 13 after being designated in 2013 Pinnacles celebrated its 13th anniversary as a national park on Jan. 10. In 2013, President Barack Obama signed legislation that redesignated the area as a National Park. It was previously known as the Pinnacles National…...
How endangered species have fared in 2025 — and what new ones made the list
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1649+ words) While conservation efforts have bolstered the populations of many species considered to be threatened in 2025, many animal and plant species continue to dwindle in number, with some even going extinct. Related video above: Tennessee state park works to create a…...
Trump administration revives rollbacks of species protections from first term
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (636+ words) President Donald Trump's administration moved Wednesday to roll back protections for imperiled species and the places they live, reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations during the Republican's first term that were blocked under former Democratic President…...
Birth of a critically endangered black rhino confirmed in a national park in Kenya
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) A national park in Kenya says it's confirmed the birth of an endangered eastern black rhino calf. The birth marks the second rhino calf born at the park in less than two years. It also brings the Chyulu population of…...