Stray Steer Found; Adorable Bighorn Lamb Born; Mountain Lions: All in Calif.

Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Our favorite story features video of a large mountain lion lounging around the Santa Monica mountains near Los Angeles. Don’t miss the bright pink flamingos in San Diego and the record-breaking litter of 17 pups born in the Bay Area. As always, we have a few heartwarming rescues, births and even a found cockatiel. Some of the animal photos are incredible (and darling).

Mountain Lion Caught on Tape Lounging in the Santa Monicas

• Watch the video of the big cat peacefully rolling on the grass

El Cerrito Resident Reports Mountain Lion Sighting

• Check where a cougar was spotted last week. Plus, expert advice on what to do if you're confronted by a mountain lion.

Skin And Bones' Horse is Rescued by San Diego County

• The owner boarded the horse but was responsible for its food and water; other owners said this owner was trying to let the animal die of neglect.

See The Bighorn Lamb Just Born at Palm Desert Zoo: Photos

• The baby and mother are both doing well, according to zoo officials.

Watch: Guide Dog Falls in Puppy Love with Pluto at Disneyland

• Ace, a guide-dog-in-training, recently headed to Disneyland for socialization practice, but he only had eyes for Pluto.

That is One Big Baby! Infant Giraffe Joins San Diego Zoo Following Illness

• The baby was born with an infection; it could not stand up on its own legs

Only California Condor Chick in Existence Hatched at San Diego Safari Park

• Though the majestic vultures have been brought back from the brink of extinction, only one baby exists.

Flamingos at San Diego Zoo Safari Park Are in The Pink

• The birds recently went through an assembly line of vets to get their yearly checkups; watch the video.

Rescued Baby Sea Lion 'Marina' Seems on The Mend

• The baby was found taking a snooze at the Marine Room in La Jolla, where the waves slap the windows and brought in this baby.

Rhino Girls at The San Diego Zoo Safari Park

• The gorgeous girls got their checkups to see if they can reproduce to help keep the Northern white rhinos from extinction.

Little Giraffe is a Big Hit at San Diego Zoo

• The little guy was only 5 foot 3 when he was born, a pocket-sized bundle of joy for his parents.

Napa Sheepdog Has Litter Of 17 Pups

• A Maremma Sheepdog gave birth to 17 puppies on a Napa farm this week, which may break the California record for the breed.

Stray Steer Found Wandering Near Sky Valley

• Animal control officials say it took them nearly three hours to corner the steer bull.

Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued Near Hemet After Deadly, 'Violent' Air Battle

• “It’s the first time I’ve seen anything like this,” an animal control officer said.

Livermore Cockatiel Found: Is This Your Bird?

• This handsome bird was found three days ago on Preston Avenue in Livermore.