#wildlife-encounters

#wildlife-encounters

"Every encounter forces you to confront your fear while also appreciating the majesty and raw power of these incredible animals. They are both terrifying and awe-inspiring."

"Rattlesnakes are native to California and, like other snakes, emerge from winter hibernation in early spring and become more active..."

Despite the challenges posed by a massive black bear living in their crawlspace, the Arbids have had to navigate the added stress of returning home after evacuating due to the Eaton fire.

"I pulled over and started photographing, particularly the babies - this time of the year the young ones are running around and frolicking on the rocks," Ryno told 11 News. "I was taking photographs, and all of a sudden a couple of adults started climbing up on the car." This captures the spontaneous and playful nature of mountain goats, highlighting the surprising interaction that can occur when wildlife and humans cross paths.

In a rare incident, a 24-year-old jogger in Long Barn, Tuolumne County, was chased and attacked by a mother black bear, shortly after encountering her cub.