June 6, 2019

The Banana Slug (Ariolimax californicus), named after the fruit it so closely

April 11, 2019

The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is North America’s smallest and

March 25, 2019

An icon of the American Old West, the tumbleweed is actually a non-native species of

March 14, 2019

The Sea Wolf, or Rain Wolf, is a rare type of coastal wolf found along western

February 14, 2019

The Coyote (Canis latrans, which translates to “barking dog”) is a member of the

October 18, 2018

The Yellow Bellied Marmot (Marmota flaviventris) is one of the largest members of

July 26, 2018

The Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) is a California native and the

April 19, 2018

The Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a member of the toothed whale family and most

August 17, 2016

The Channel Island Fox (Urocyon litoralis) is a small fox living on six of the eight

July 20, 2016

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) is a sea-bird found in bays, inlets and coastal beach

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