fromSFGATE8 months agoCalif. sea lions face disease outbreak in fatal seasonal surgeLeptospirosis, a kidney disease caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria Leptospira, is identifiable by symptoms like unusual drinking behavior in California sea lions.Public health
SciencefromHigh Country News9 months agoMeet LA's detective for dead marine mammals - High Country NewsKeith Matassa is studying the cause of rising marine mammal deaths along California's coasts, focusing on necropsies to understand the issue.
MusicfromKqed11 months agoThis Sea Lion Can Dance to the Beat Better Than Humans | KQEDRonan the sea lion demonstrates precise beat-keeping, challenging existing notions of rhythm and biomusicality in non-human mammals.
San Jose Sharksfromwww.mercurynews.com1 year agoJust bodies of animals everywhere': Toxic algae bloom taking a toll on California marine lifeFour California sea lions were successfully returned to the wild after recovery from toxic algae poisoning.