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A California mule deer buck amid an oak woodland.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected for the first time in free-ranging California wildlife.

Categories:   Deer, Wildlife Health

The Eurasian strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) was detected in two mountain lions in Mono County in December 2022 and January 2023, according to wildlife health experts with CDFW.

Categories:   Species, Wildlife Health
picture of wildlife on report cover

CDFW has released an updated report identifying the most important areas to advance wildlife connectivity projects.

Categories:   Wildlife, Wildlife Health
cluster of monarch butterflies overwintering in habitat

State and federal agencies in California are joining forces to address the decline of monarch butterflies and other pollinator species in the state.

Categories:   Habitat Restoration, Rare Species, Species, Wildlife Health
youth art contest winning entry depicting invasive species

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 10th annual California Invasive Species Youth Art and Video Contest.

Categories:   Invasive Species, Wildlife Health

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