For the first time in more than 25 years, the San Diego Zoo has baby binturongs
For the first time in more than 25 years, the San Diego Zoo has welcomed baby binturongs to the Balboa Park institution, twins named Pulong and Tau.
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California scientists develop way to forecast when coastal landslides are imminent
The proof-of-concept research could lead to an early warning system for the public.
UCSD’s Birch Aquarium drew record 603,670 guests over the past year
The boom in attendance was stoked by the new Living Seas Gallery
UC San Diego develops way to forecast when coastal landslides are imminent
The proof-of-concept research could lead to an early warning system for the public.
Rare group of western spotted skunks returned to the wild after rehabbing in Ramona
After a several weeks of development and learning together as a bonded unit, the four skunks were released into the wild July 1, San Diego Humane Society officials said
Fire shelters are a key defense for firefighters. But they don’t guarantee survival
Fire shelters are a key piece of equipment for wildland firefighters, but their use doesn’t ensure survival.
As wildfires worsen, Trump administration revives discredited policy to stomp out all fires quickly
The deaths of three firefighters in Colorado are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire agency and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly.
Search underway to replace Safari Park gorilla that died unexpectedly in May
Gorilla experts at other U.S. zoos are assisting in the search for a new silverback to replace Paul Donn, the leader of the gorilla troop at Safari Park since August.
Do you live in an area at risk from dangerous temperatures? A new tool reveals heat risk in San Diego County
The Heat Risk Explorer allows locals to investigate which communities are most vulnerable to heat and would benefit from increased support.
Watch Duty, the fire-tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods
Watch Duty, a free app that tracks fires, became a vital tool during the 2025 LA fires. Now it’s expanding to help monitor floods.