Animals and Wildlife

Another milestone is met for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Monday March 31, 2025. 

The first layers of soil were placed on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway Monday morning as the project enters its landscaping phase. Drone video showed the flat surface of the overpass in Agoura Hills ahead of the soil project, the next step in construction of a bridge that will cross 10 lanes of the freeway and…

Construction crews are making substantial progress on the world’s largest wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on March 31, 2025.

Calling all Jackie and Shadow fans, you still have a chance to name Jackie and Shadow’s remaining two chicks. Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit organization that oversees the bald eagle nest camera in Big Bear, will accept naming suggestions until Friday March 28 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. The contest is a fundraiser for the non-profit organization with…

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.