Every winter, northern map turtles cluster together to hibernate in the water beneath a frozen lake. Then one year, their resting grounds became a scene of violence.

An avian flu outbreak, which killed several elephant seals at California’s Año Nuevo State Park last month, has spread to two other mammal species, according to researchers.

Meanwhile, Sausalito, California, U.S.A.-based Safe Catch is also trying to get seafood on the tables of families across the ...

The cluster of infections appears confined to an area of San Mateo County, and no cases have been detected at Point Reyes National Seashore.

Experts are closely monitoring the marine animals, flagging mortalities and advising beach visitors to take extra precautions. Meanwhile, a Sonoma County poultry facility was struck by bird flu in ...

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals has spread to other marine mammals, including a sea otter and sea lion. But wildlife officials are hopeful the outbreak will remain contained.

Following news this week of a southern sea otter's death from avian flu, experts are now saying the disease's outbreak has infected more species of marine mammals along the San Mateo County coast.

Follow the adorable life of a baby sea otter as it explores underwater and takes cozy floating naps beside its mom. A heartwarming glimpse into ocean wildlife. #seaotter #wildlife #oceanlife 🦦🌊✨ ...

Wildlife authorities confirmed Thursday that nine more elephant seals, a sea lion and an otter have died from bird flu at Ano Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County.

WILDLIFE AUTHORITIES CONFIRMED Thursday that nine more elephant seals, a sea lion and an otter have died from bird flu at Año Nuevo State Park in San Nine more elephant seals, along with a sea lion ...

A river otter the moment it was released into the Rio Grande – Credit J.N. Stuart, CC 2.0. In 1986, Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources began reintroducing North American river otters to the rivers ...