Six wildlife stories about creatures across Washington state
This list of wildlife stories illustrates the connection between people and animals in Washington state, including mountain lion cubs and a newborn orca.
Mysterious blue blobs called by-the-wind-sailors wash up on beaches each spring, while beach explorers spot sea stars, crabs and clams during low tides in Puget Sound. Many stories mention the work of biologists, students and care teams who help protect the region's creatures.
These experts are offering free beach tours at low tide this week. | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most
'He is zesty. You go, you spicy little dude!' | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger
This whale population is critically endangered. | Published April 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner
Watch it get away. | Published April 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner
Mild winter weather creates ideal conditions for these jelly-like creatures that travel by wind and wash ashore in spring. | Published April 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Genevieve Belmaker
It has a shell, claws and tubercles extending from its head. | Published May 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sara Schilling
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