Rampaging Bear, Stalking Lion, Grunion Runs, Beloved Panda: California's Week In Animal News

Not surprisingly, there was a full moon this week. How else to explain California's wild week of wildlife?

From a rampaging bear and a stalking lion to a beloved panda and natural sea life phenomenon unique to California, the animals of the Golden State were something to behold. Here is a roundup of the animals making headlines in California.

The Grunion Are Running! Where To See Them Before The Season Ends

A grunion is a small fish that emerges from the water by the thousands to dig in the sand and lay its eggs.

'Go Away': Hiker Comes Face To Face With Mountain Lion On SoCal Trail: Video

“No, no, no — go away,” the hiker tells the animal in the video, posted to Instagram, as the mountain lion walks toward her.

Mother Bear Euthanized After Attacking CA Campers

A female black bear was euthanized after attacking people at a campground near South Lake Tahoe, California.

Hundreds Of Tadpoles, Frogs Released Into LA County Streams

Los Angeles County's streams have some new residents.

Beloved Red Panda At The San Francisco Zoo Dies

The San Francisco Zoo's beloved red panda 'Tenzing,' who first captured hearts a decade ago, has died.

Western Lowland Silverback Gorilla 'Cecil' Heads To The SF Zoo

Cecil, a western lowland silverback gorilla, is moving to the SF Zoo this summer, and visitors can expect to see him in fall 2025.

South Bay Police Warn Of Increase In Coyote Sightings Following Breeding Season

"If you’re walking along the sand dunes or in areas where coyotes may be raising their young, give them space," the department said Tuesday.

New Animal Center To Open In Desert Hot Springs

A ribbon-cutting and open house ceremony unveiled the new public animal center to the Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Shark Summer Returns to Birch Aquarium At Scripps Institution of Oceanography

The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego will offer Shark Summer through Aug. 1