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California Wildlife Shocks: Grunions, Lions, and Zoo Losses
7/13/2025
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- California's animal kingdom made headlines this week with a thrilling grunion run, a hiker's daring encounter with a mountain lion, and the heartbreaking euthanization of a bear that attacked campers. The San Francisco Zoo grieves the loss of its cherished red panda, Tenzing, while coyote sightings surge after breeding season. Excitingly, a new gorilla named Cecil is set to join the zoo in 2025!
