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SLO County orders Mid State Fair to turn in its turtles

Written on 26 Jul, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

The California Mid State Fair has been caught in the act — it possessed small turtles with the intent to distribute. The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department received notification this week that the carnival area of the Mid... (Continue reading)

Whales nearly eat divers near Morro Bay

Written on 23 Jul, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Two humpback whales nearly swallowed two scuba divers Saturday near Morro Bay. [KCOY] The divers had just completed a dive and surfaced when two humpbacks leapt out of the water with mouths wide open, narrowly missing the humans. A cameraman... (Continue reading)

Twin Maras born at the Atascadero Zoo

Written on 11 Jul, 2013 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

The Charles Paddock Zoo announced the unexpected birth of twin baby Maras on July 6. Maras, or Patagonian Cavies, are small rodents native to South America. The twin’s birth came as a complete surprise to staff who had not noticed... (Continue reading)

Twin sea otters born in Morro Bay

Written on 1 Jul, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A sea otter in Morro Bay gave birth to rare twin pups about a week ago bringing researchers and photographers to Morro Rock. [Wired] The mom and siblings can be seen floating near a kelp bed by Morro Rock. The... (Continue reading)

Great white shark tosses kayak

Written on 30 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A Central Coast water recreation area has been temporarily closed after a great white shark displayed violent behavior on Saturday. State Park officials told KCOY the 12-foot-long shark swam between two fishermen in kayaks and at one point lifted one... (Continue reading)

State lead bullet ban proposed

Written on 24 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

A state Senate panel will consider a proposal today to completely ban the use of lead ammunition in California. If the measure by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) makes it into law, all lead would be banned in bullets, shell shot... (Continue reading)

Humane Society wants Morro Bay Aquarium shut down

Written on 13 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 39 comments

The Humane Society of the United States released a statement Wednesday asking the city of Morro Bay not to renew the Morro Bay Aquarium’s lease. The run down aquarium is the home to sea lions, otters and other marine animals.... (Continue reading)

Lice infestations hitting deer across California

Written on 12 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

State wildlife officials have linked an infestation of biting lice to the balding of deer across California. Researchers have examined the hair from more than 600 deer and elk with symptoms ranging from a scruffy-looking coat to almost complete baldness,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles alligator causes stir in Antelope Valley

Written on 10 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A “Zoo to You” alligator and resident of Paso Robles opportunely defecated in its cage last week on a ride home from an Antelope Valley elementary school. [LA Times] On June 4, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies held a photo-op... (Continue reading)

Mountain lion spotted near Cal Poly

Written on 13 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A mountain lion sighting near the Cal Poly Gypsum dorm building has led to the posting of signs warning hikers of the danger. [KCOY] University officials told KCOY that because of the drought more mountain lions are coming down from... (Continue reading)