Tahoe Truckee Region Local Animals News Articles

Animals Sustainability

A Big Year of Snow in California Was Horrific for Endangered Sheep

10/31/2023
Researchers tell LAist that half of California’s population of Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, which are endangered, died last winter due to record weather. Causes of death include avalanches, starvation and getting eaten by mountain lions after moving to lower elevations for food.

From YubaNet...

Art & Culture Animals

Graphic Novel Illustrates Plight of Mountain Lions

10/20/2023
Written by Center for Biological Diversity scientist Tiffany Yap and illustrated by artist Meital Smith, “Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey” takes the reader through diverse habitats, across busy freeways and inside science labs to learn about one mountain lion’s survival story.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Animals Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability Government

Climate Credits for Cow Manure: Program May End Soon

10/19/2023
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As the state moves to a fully electric future, biofuels may be phased out along with credits for the cow poop that produces them.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Health Animals

Poisonous Mushroom Causing Illness in Lake Tahoe

10/11/2023
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A mushroom sprouting in the Lake Tahoe Basin is poisonous and may affect both humans and pets, according to a press release from Barton Health.

From YubaNet...

Health Animals

West Nile Virus Found in Nevada County

10/02/2023
The case of West Nile virus was identified in September, and the patient is now doing well. This is the first diagnosed human case of the disease in Nevada County since 2018.

From CapPublicRadio...

Environment Animals

Meet California’s (Possible) Future State Bat

09/12/2023
There’s an official state bird, mineral, tree, fish, insect, lichen, fabric, sport, dance, soil and even dinosaur.

From YubaNet...

Animals County of Placer

Placer County Animal Services Debuts New Shade Structures

09/04/2023
Placer County Animal Services debuted two umbrella structures to provide shade and security for dogs, staff and volunteers. Funding was supported by two local dog-lovers.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Animals City of South Lake Tahoe

Horse-Drawn Carriage Petition Gains Momentum, Brought to City Council

08/18/2023
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During the Aug. 8 meeting of South Lake Tahoe City Council, community members pushed a ban on Heavenly Village carriages, citing alleged mistreatment of horses.

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Environment Animals History

Ancient Fires Drove Large Mammals Extinct, Study Suggests

08/17/2023
In a new study published Aug. 17 in the journal Science, fossil records at La Brea Tar Pits indicate that the disappearance of California’s sabertooth cats, dire wolves and other large mammals nearly 13,000 years ago was linked to rising temperatures and fire activity spurred by people.

From Associated Press Sacramento...

Animals Sustainability

California Aims to Introduce Anglers to Native Sunfish

08/15/2023
California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, was once abundant before invasive species decimated it. As the planet heats up and threatens cold-water game fish, the Sacramento perch may be on the cusp of a comeback, thanks to its ability to tolerate warm water.

From YubaNet...

Animals

New Gray Wolf Pack Confirmed in Tulare County

08/11/2023
The new pack consists of at least five individuals not previously detected in California, including one adult female, who is a direct descendant of California’s first documented wolf in the state in recent history, (OR7), and four offspring (two females, two males).

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Animals Community Service & Support

Tahoe Conservancy Grants $500K for Study to Protect Wildlife Corridors

07/25/2023
The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded a $500,000 grant to the nonprofit Wildlands Network, in partnership with Pathways for Wildlife, for a multi-year study of wildlife connectivity in the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Economy & Jobs Public Safety Animals Resilience

Goat Herders Prevent California Wildfires. Most Haven’t Seen Their Families in Years

07/20/2023
Luis Yauri Oyola hopes one day to buy a tractor to start a business in Peru; he estimates that he is six years away from that goal, for which he will have spent more than a decade of his life living thousands of miles away from his family. He is on call 24/7 and doesn’t leave the job site except for necessities.

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Environment Animals

CDFW Confirms Detection of Snake Fungal Disease

07/06/2023
Research by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s snake fungal disease project indicates that the pathogen is occurring in more locations and impacting more snakes in California than previously known.

From Sierra Sun...

Land Use & Development Animals

Humane Society to Open Thrift Boutique in Truckee

06/13/2023
There's a new way for animal lovers to help the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. A thrift boutique is set to open in early August, at 12047 Donner Pass Rd.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Animals

IVGID, Local Agencies Seek Best Location for Dog Park

06/02/2023
Concerns were raised over the placement of the designated dog park in Incline Village due to public safety access and potential harm to the surrounding creeks at the Village Green.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Environment Animals

Bobcat Sightings on the Rise at Lake Tahoe

05/12/2023
Photographs have been flowing into the Tahoe Tribune email featuring bobcats that have been spotted around the region, leading the newspaper to explore whether there are more of the felines in the area.

From Sierra Sun...

Environment Animals County of Nevada

Nevada County Ag Commissioner Appointed to Federal Committee

05/09/2023
Nevada County Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs has been appointed to the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee, which advises the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack on recommendations for the department’s wildlife services program.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Environment Animals

Tahoe Conservancy Announces Upper Truckee Marsh Dog Ban

05/01/2023
The California Tahoe Conservancy is closing the Upper Truckee Marsh to dogs—a seasonal closure that protects birds and other wildlife during the breeding season.

From Mountain Democrat...

Animals COVID-19

Local Mule Deer Infected With COVID-19

04/27/2023
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected for the first time in free-ranging California wildlife. One hunter-harvested mule deer, a buck from El Dorado County, was confirmed to be infected. The deer was harvested in 2021 and sampled for chronic wasting disease surveillance.

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