Oregon-born gray wolf dies after ‘epic’ California trek
An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a…
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes litter of otter pups
The baby boom continues at the Santa Barbara…
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Monarch Butterfly count underway and volunteers are needed
Right now, it’s the height of the volunteer counting effort and it goes through Dec.…
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Santa Barbara County firefighters rescuing more dogs from cliffsides
The More Mesa Bluffs have always been one of Santa Barbara’s most popular places to walk with four-legged…
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Fire crews save tiny chihuahua’s life in Nipomo fire
Fire crews save tiny chihuahua’s life in Nipomo…
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Marta the Amur leopard makes her first appearance in front of Santa Barbara Zoo guests
the zoo to try to get their first glimpses of her. When they see Marta they have their phones out and snap as many pictures and videos as they…
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Leopard cub makes first public appearance at Santa Barbara Zoo
A three-month-old Amur leopard cub makes its public debut at the Santa Barbara Zoo on Thursday morning.…
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Santa Barbara Humane Society takes inspiration from local breweries to get puppies adopted
The humane society says they’d be very “Hoppy” to meet…
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Bobcat released backed into wild after being treated by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network
A rescued bobcat was released back into the wild on Wednesday morning.…
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Howl-O-Ween contest brings pet lovers together for Halloween fun in Ventura
Dozens of dogs competed in the Howl-O-Ween 2021 costume contest in the Ventura Harbor Village on Halloween…
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Sick bobcat gets treatment after showing up on SB Wildlife Care Network property
A sick bobcat seemingly sought out its own treatment this month after showing up on Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN) property last…
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Santa Barbara Humane accepting walk-in adoptions on Saturdays
Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara County Animal Services and BUNS will be reopening their doors to walk-in adopters on Saturdays only starting Nov.…
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CHP officers help rescue injured barn owl near Refugio State Beach
A concerned Santa Barbara resident named Missy Franks was able to catch the barn owl, which CHP officers affectionately named…
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Santa Barbara County veterinarians concerned with canine influenza outbreak
It’s flu season, but not just for…
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Santa Barbara Spooky Zoo returns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara Spooky Zoo returns for animals and fun.…
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California OKs new protections for leatherback sea turtles
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has added the Pacific leatherback sea turtle to its endangered species list. The California…
Continue ReadingAfter several attempts, wildlife officers remove tire that was around an elk’s neck for over two years
By Amanda Jackson, CNN For two years, an elk was seen with a tire around its neck. Now, after several attempts, wildlife officials have freed the…
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Refugio Oil spill in 2015 gives Orange County leaders a playbook for response
The 2015 Refugio Oil spill response may have some guidelines for what the Orange County response will be for the Huntington Beach disaster taking…
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Wallabies join Santa Barbara zoo as part of upcoming Australian Walkabout exhibit
Two new wallabies have arrived at the Santa Barbara Zoo! The fluffy pair will eventually join the new Australian Walkabout exhibit set to open in…
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Gray wolf spotted in Ventura County believed to be same wolf seen in SLO County
etween Sept. 20 and 26, CDFW received three separate reports of a gray wolf with a purple collar in northern Ventura County. CDFW staff responded to…
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