Animals

Dangerous toxins present in mussels collected along the state’s coastline can cause severe reactions in humans, including death, officials warned.

Coalition to spare isolated herd on Santa Catalina Island gains momentum.

Moreno Valley residents and community activists are calling for an investigation into alleged animal cruelty, including 21 donkey deaths.

The company denied wrongdoing but agreed to pay $11.5 million to resolve a long-running lawsuit over the effectiveness of canine joint supplements.

The United States has 229 accredited wildlife facilities that include zoos, aquariums, aviaries, butterfly houses, and safari and theme parks.

Four bills related to the health and safety of pets were signed by the California governor this week.

San Carlos Beach will be closed indefinitely for public safety reasons to protect both visitors and sea lions.

Harnesses have a number of benefits that often make them preferable to collars.

The task force will work on the ground day and night, seven days a week, deterring attacks with nonlethal force.

British-South African swimmer Lewis Pugh embarked on his record-setting feat to raise awareness for the plight of sharks.

The bill, which passed 72–0, allows the procedure only for a therapeutic purpose. A veterinarians group said the bill sets ‘a dangerous precedent.’

State Assemblyman Chris Rogers introduced AB 928 in February, aiming to prevent roosters from being raised for cockfighting and to help control the avian flu.

The venture started with a six-egg incubator in her bathroom and has grown into a humane hatchery called Alchemist Farm.

The increase is a ray of hope for the California salmon population.

Although the cat is the first to die with bird flu in San Diego County, other cases have popped up throughout the state and elsewhere.

Three dozen of the giant critters, worth about $40 each to collectors, were seized by inspectors before they could reach the exotic insect market.

Wildlife crews were able to capture the bear and relocate it to the Angeles National Forest.

Dangerous toxins present in mussels collected along the state’s coastline can cause severe reactions in humans, including death, officials warned.

Coalition to spare isolated herd on Santa Catalina Island gains momentum.

Moreno Valley residents and community activists are calling for an investigation into alleged animal cruelty, including 21 donkey deaths.

The company denied wrongdoing but agreed to pay $11.5 million to resolve a long-running lawsuit over the effectiveness of canine joint supplements.

The United States has 229 accredited wildlife facilities that include zoos, aquariums, aviaries, butterfly houses, and safari and theme parks.

Four bills related to the health and safety of pets were signed by the California governor this week.

San Carlos Beach will be closed indefinitely for public safety reasons to protect both visitors and sea lions.

Harnesses have a number of benefits that often make them preferable to collars.

The task force will work on the ground day and night, seven days a week, deterring attacks with nonlethal force.

British-South African swimmer Lewis Pugh embarked on his record-setting feat to raise awareness for the plight of sharks.

The bill, which passed 72–0, allows the procedure only for a therapeutic purpose. A veterinarians group said the bill sets ‘a dangerous precedent.’

State Assemblyman Chris Rogers introduced AB 928 in February, aiming to prevent roosters from being raised for cockfighting and to help control the avian flu.

The venture started with a six-egg incubator in her bathroom and has grown into a humane hatchery called Alchemist Farm.

The increase is a ray of hope for the California salmon population.

Although the cat is the first to die with bird flu in San Diego County, other cases have popped up throughout the state and elsewhere.

Three dozen of the giant critters, worth about $40 each to collectors, were seized by inspectors before they could reach the exotic insect market.

Wildlife crews were able to capture the bear and relocate it to the Angeles National Forest.