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What do bats find so appealing in the almond orchards along Interstate 5?
Readers share tales of coyote-deer interactions, squirrel theories and a question about those bat boxes near Highway 5.
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How do frogs know when the dry pond is full again?
A San Jose reader wonders what happens to the frogs who frolic in a pond near him when that water source dries up.
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Livermore worms have good reason for coming out in the rain
A Livermore resident wonders why earthworms come crowding to the surface during rainstorms.
50 things we know now — that we hadn’t a clue about on Jan. 1, 2022
From Wordle obsession to Queen Elizabeth II, Mar-a-Lago documents and Bruce Springsteen's reallllly expensive show tickets, here are 50 surprises from 2022.
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Did the recent cold weather kill a Sunnyvale goldfinch?
Also: What are the best plants for a yard redesign?
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Is chewing on antlers harming my puppy’s teeth?
Is your dog an inhaler of chew toys or a nibbler?
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Hollister stray cat is biting the hand that feeds him
Is this cat angry or has it mistaken friend for foe?
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Are Bay Area deer fighting back against coyotes?
A reader marvels at the sight of a group of deer going against a coyote. Anomaly or normal behavior?
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What motivates turkeys to wander the streets of Concord?
Wild turkeys have an interesting history in California, but they're not native to the Golden State. Plus, keeping algae out of the bird bath.