Off-duty Bay Area officer saves baby sea lion near 101
A young sea lion was discovered wandering close to a busy freeway in San Francisco before being rescued by an off-duty police officer. On Friday, a Brisbane Police Service officer noticed the pup waddling outside a hotel at the northbound entrance ramp to Highway 101, according to a police message. The officers quickly used their […]
Mountain lion sedated in Escondido following chase
A mountain lion made headlines in a downtown Escondido neighborhood, prompting a swift wildlife response. After some effort, officials were able to subdue the animal with tranquilizers, track it using a drone, and eventually release it back into the wild near the Cleveland National Forest. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife received a call […]
Large sea lion ‘Chonkers’ attracts visitors to Pier 39 in San Francisco
A Giant Sea Lion Attracts Attention at Pier 39 A massive sea lion, affectionately dubbed a “chonker” and estimated to weigh between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds, has become the center of attention at San Francisco’s Pier 39. According to the Marine Mammal Center, this robust marine mammal is drawing large crowds who want to witness […]
Terrifying moment a mountain lion enters a Southern California woman’s yard and attacks her husky and Anatolian shepherd.
In a startling incident, a mountain lion attacked two dogs in a Southern California backyard. The attack took place in Yucaipa, close to San Bernardino, around 8 a.m. on Saturday. The dogs, Summer, an Anatolian shepherd, and Winter, a large husky, both lost their lives. Their owner, Laurie Schultz, expressed disbelief over what transpired. Roger […]
Composer of “Lion King” files $27M lawsuit against comedian for joke about “Circle of Life”
Zimbabwean comedian Larnmore Jonasi is up against a $27 million lawsuit due to a joke he made about the opening lyrics of Disney’s “The Lion King.” During an appearance last month on the One54 Africa Podcast, he humorously stated that the chant, “nantu ingonyama bagiti baba,” translates to “Look! There’s a lion! Oh my god!” […]
Mountain lion grabs shih tzu right at a woman’s front door in Southern California
A woman from Glendale is sounding the alarm after a mountain lion snatched her beloved Shih Tzu, Declan, right from her doorway. “Declan was vibrant, playful, and just had this amazing personality that everyone adored,” Laura McVeigh shared. “Losing a pet is always tough, but it hits harder when it’s a sweet soul like him.” […]
Starving mountain lion caught in Southern California family’s yard
A family in Southern California got quite a shock when they checked a trap meant for whatever was snatching their pets and found a mountain lion inside. The Hernandez family had been noticing missing chickens and four of their cats from their backyard in Fallbrook, located in San Diego County. “There was a huge hole […]
Training to become a lion dancer
Crouching Lion, Hidden Dragon Fridays at 4 p.m. mark the training session for Chinatown’s oldest lion dance troupe, a group established nearly 70 years ago. These 20 to 25 performers gather at the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club on Canal Street to prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year parade. Brandon Lee, the nonprofit’s […]
Sick sea lion pup saved after traveling on a family’s boat to the California coast.
A sea lion pup, looking quite unwell, found its way onto a family’s boat near San Clemente before being escorted to safety by animal rescuers. On January 24, the malnourished pup swam onto the yacht of Matthew Miller while he spent time with his 11-year-old daughter, Ellie. Miller noticed something was off when the sea […]
Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King and Disney animator, passes away at 76
Roger Allers, Co-Director of “The Lion King,” Dies at 76 Roger Allers, the acclaimed film director and animator known for his work on the iconic Disney film “The Lion King,” has passed away at the age of 76, according to a statement from a Disney Animation representative. Allers also contributed to the Tony Award-winning Broadway […]