fromSFGATE3 weeks 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 News1 month 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.
MusicfromKqed3 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.com4 months 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.