Animals and Wildlife

Heal the Bay, an environmentally focused nonprofit organization, tested 116 known pollutants and found many harmful heavy metals in the waters.

Due to environmental shifts many of the marine mammals have been struggling with health issues. Amber Frias reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

It’s a major milestone for the Agoura Hills animal span, which is due to open in 2026.

In the wake of Southern California’s devastating wildfires, Pasadena Humane is calling on the community to help ease its overcrowded kennels by adopting a dog or a puppy at no cost.

Following the devastating wildfires, Pasadena Humane is calling on the community to help ease its overcrowded kennels by adopting a dog at no cost.

The otter, found stranded as a pup near San Luis Obispo in 2024, has received plenty of TLC at the oceanic landmark.

The goats have already cleared 40 acres and will remain snacking on the brush for at least another week.

About 400 goats are roaming the hills in Universal City to help with the risk of a wildfire. Lynette Romero reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on March 21, 2025. 

A high number of seabirds are getting sick in Huntington Beach due to a toxic algal bloom, according to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center. The wildlife center said that the algae that is making these birds sick is “Pseudo-nitzschia, which produces a kainic acid-type neurotoxin known as domoic acid (DA).” The domoic acid is likely a result of the…

Nearly two weeks after being taken from his family’s front yard, ‘Little Evil’ has been found.

Nearly two weeks after being taken from his family’s front yard, ‘Little Evil’ has been found. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Sea lions and dolphins can be seen along LA coastlines from Long Beach to Malibu as toxic algal bloom continues to increase.

There is a growing crisis along the LA County coast as sea lions and dolphins are getting sick due to a toxic algae bloom. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on March 19, 2025. 

As French bulldogs top the list of LA’s favorite breeds, experts emphasize the importance of adoption amid a worsening shelter crisis.

The 23-inch skull is believed to be at least 60,000 years old. Bids will be accepted until Thursday, March 20.

All three eaglets successfully hatched last week, but the third hasn’t been seen since Thursday.

All three eaglets had successfully hatched last week, but as of Friday morning one appears to be missing. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 16, 2024.

Sai Keung Tin was convicted of illegally aiding in the exportation of 40 eastern box turtles from the United States to Hong Kong.

Australia officials are looking into whether Montana-based influencer Sam Jones breached immigration law when fleeing the country.

On Friday morning, the Friends of Big Bear Valley live camera showed the baby eaglets in their nest, but one of the three appeared to be missing.