An off-duty Brisbane officer guided a malnourished sea lion pup off a highway ramp and into The Marine Mammal Center's care. The pup is now in veterinary treatment.

An 11-month-old female mountain lion that spent five months at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue was released back into northern California and fitted with tracking gear.

NOAA and local partners recovered a dead Hawaiian monk seal off Nanakuli; a necropsy is planned and officials urged the public to report sightings to the wildlife hotline.

A coyote was seen sunning in North Beach on Friday; Animal Care & Control responded and reminded residents how to report sightings.

Storms and high water have chewed through Sheridan Park's bluff; neighbors launched a petition and a May 19 town hall could push Milwaukee County to act.

Auburn police warned neighbors after a bear was seen on Marilyn Drive, urging removal of feeders and secured trash to keep wildlife away. Simple yard steps can reduce encounters.

A January Interior directive is prompting managers to roll back hunting limits at dozens of park units, from Cape Cod to Jean Lafitte, drawing cheers and warnings. Officials say safety closures remain but implementation is already underway.

BLM has reopened review of OHV route designations in the San Rafael Swell; conservation groups warn the move could harm cultural and ecological resources. Public comment runs through June 8, 2026.

A small alligator was photographed outside Scanlan Oaks Elementary in Sienna on May 8. Neighbors say the reptile wandered off before anyone intervened.

A coyote was filmed trotting along Causeway Street near TD Garden in broad daylight. Officials urge hazing, securing pets and reporting any aggressive behavior.

A federal study found the brain‑eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri in hot springs and warm waters at Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Lake Mead, prompting safety reminders for visitors. CDC guidance focuses on keeping water out of the nose and using sterile water for nasal rinses.

A 33-year-old Fort Lauderdale hiker was found dead off the Mt. Brown Trail in Glacier National Park; park officials say injuries were consistent with a bear encounter. Investigators are continuing their work in the area.

The Park Board was briefed on proposed cuts that could shrink rec‑center hours, close pools, and pare back summer camps and maintenance across Dallas.