The Truth About Black Bears Bear with us for a moment. It’s time to put away your picnic basket and talk about the American black … Continue reading “The Truth About Black Bears”
Western Toads – Don’t Let Them Croak The western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) is one of California’s most common toads. They may look mean with their warty appearance, … Continue reading “Western Toads – Don’t Let Them Croak”
Don’t Mess With Newt! Don’t mess with Newt! Say hello to the California newt (Taricha torosa), a local celebrity. You may have seen them … Continue reading “Don’t Mess With Newt!”
Northern Elephant Seals – A Comeback Story Did that boulder just sneeze? No! It’s a northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) lazing on a sunny beach. Elephant seals … Continue reading “Northern Elephant Seals – A Comeback Story”
Banana Slugs – Slimy But Helpful! If ever there was a mascot for the cool, damp forests of the West Coast, it’s the banana slug, a … Continue reading “Banana Slugs – Slimy But Helpful!”
A Fish Tale Yikes, what’s with this bright red, three-foot-long creature flopping around MY backyard? How the heck did it get here? Well, … Continue reading “A Fish Tale”
Humpbacks! Humpbacks. They’re big, imposing, and can weigh 33 tons. But as filter feeders, they pose no threat to me, you … Continue reading “Humpbacks!”
Be Kind To Your Local Snails Welcome to Wildlife Wednesdays. Today, we’re asking you to be kind to your local snails! Or, at least, the ones … Continue reading “Be Kind To Your Local Snails”