endangered species

Critically endangered Sumatran tiger ‘Leanne,’ age 18, dies at SF Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo announced Thursday the passing of longtime resident Leanne, an 18-year-old Sumatran tiger.

2 years ago

Judge allows continuance of 18-state lawsuit over changes to U.S. Endangered Species Act

A U.S. judge in Oakland on Monday refused to dismiss a lawsuit in which California and 18 other states claim…

4 years ago

SF Zoo welcomes birth of endangered Franois langur monkey

A rare monkey was born this month at San Francisco Zoo and Gardens, zoo officials said Wednesday. The monkey is…

5 years ago

Appeals court hears monkey copyright case

Can a monkey own the copyright to a famous series of selfies he took of himself in an Indonesian jungle?

7 years ago

Reward offered for arrest of sea otter shooter

A minimum $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the fatal shootings of…

8 years ago

Washed-up whale shows signs of ship strike

A 32-foot female humpback whale washed up at a beach near Pescadero in San Mateo County might have been struck…

8 years ago

Zoo releases endangered frogs into wild habitat

Dozens of rare frogs raised by staff at the San Francisco Zoo were released into their wild habitat Tuesday in…

8 years ago

Pierre the penguin passes away

A spunky, 33-year-old African penguin with his own Wikipedia page and book has died.

8 years ago

Smuggled iguanas settle in at Oakland Zoo

A pair of exotic iguanas that were illegally smuggled into the U.S. are now on exhibit at the Oakland Zoo.

8 years ago

Boaters asked to watch for gray whales

Officials with the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary are asking boaters to watch out for gray whales as they migrate…

8 years ago

SF judge to dismiss copyright suit over ‘monkey selfie’

A federal judge in San Francisco said Wednesday he plans to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed on behalf of an…

8 years ago

Muir Beach closing up shop for summer

Just as the Bay Area is heating up, the Park Service announces Muir Beach will shut this summer.

11 years ago

Rare turtles swimming our way again

Local biologists are hoppin' excited over a healthy jump in leatherback turtle sightings off the Northern California coast.

12 years ago

Take a turtle-saving eco-vacation

SEE Turtle is one nonprofit that connects globe-trotting sea-creature-enthusiasts with hands-on conservation of endangered species.

12 years ago

Whale loses deadly battle with passing ship

Biologists found the 47-foot fin whale dead on a beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore with a broken spine…

12 years ago

City accused of harming Sharp Park frogs

A motion filed in federal court says the pumping of freshwater at Sharp Park is killing threatened frogs.

12 years ago

Pricey Delta tunnels will harm fish

The state and environmental groups can't agree on the long-term impact of huge Delta tunnels.

12 years ago

San Mateo’s grand plans for Sharp Park

San Mateo County wants to take over Sharp Park Golf Course in Pacifica as soon as this fall.

12 years ago

It’s frogs vs. golfers at Sharp Park

If the video game Frogger were real, then Sharp Park is that strip of grass you rest on between the…

12 years ago

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