After more than 100 years, long-lost animal returns to the San Mateo County coast
Motion-activated cameras captured photographs of the elusive species in July, August and September south of Pescadero
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After more than 100 years, long-lost animal returns to the San Mateo County coast
Motion-activated cameras captured photographs of the elusive species in July, August and September south of...
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