The Mercury News6 hours agoThe beloved banana slug becomes California’s official state slugThe Mercury News - Rita AksenfeldYou’ve probably beheld a bright yellow banana slug on a hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains or perhaps even in your own backyard. But now, the beautiful …
The Mercury News7 hours agoDad duty: Same-sex flamingo couple hatches egg, cares for chick at San Diego zooThe Mercury News - Karen KucherA pair of flamingos have become first-time parents at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after hatching an egg together. And they’re both dads. The male …
The Mercury News1 hour agoOakland Zoo says goodbye to Osh, the last elephant remaining before 35-year-old exhibit closesThe Mercury News - Jason MastrodonatoThe Oakland Zoo threw a goodbye party for Osh the elephant on Saturday afternoon. Osh, 30, is the zoo’s last remaining elephant but will soon be sent …
The Mercury News2 days agoFourth human case of bird flu reported by California public health officialsThe Mercury News - Nollyanne DelacruzThe California Department of Public Health reported the state’s fourth case of a person contracting bird flu Thursday afternoon. The infected person …
The Mercury News3 days agoSea lion found on California beach was shot; $20,000 reward offeredThe Mercury News - Erika I. RitchieFederal law enforcement officials are hoping the offer of a $20,000 reward will lead to information in the shooting of a 2-year-old sea lion found in …
The Mercury News3 days ago7 Bay Area alternatives to Moo Deng, the viral baby hippoThe Mercury News - John MetcalfeMoo Deng brings great joy to our desolate age. Where can we experience that joy in the Bay? Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already …
