Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.
Red tide bloom makes its way to southwest Florida bays
Scientists say a red tide bloom is making its way into southwest Florida bays and killing sea turtles.
2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days
In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.
2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days
In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.
Florida lawmaker takes aim at shark fin sales
Importing, exporting and selling shark fins would be illegal in Florida, under a proposal filed Thursday by state Rep.
Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued for Volusia County
Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.
Florida man removes 'super mellow' 8-foot alligator from swimming pool
The trapper named the eight-foot, eight-inch long gator 'Cool Hand Luke' because of its cool and mellow demeanor.
Great white shark bitten during encounters with other sharks in the Atlantic
Great white sharks live in a tough world.
Bees have been declared the most important living things on earth
We may avoid them like an annoying relative when we see them buzzing around, but their importance in the planet's ecosystem far outweighs the pain of any sting you may get.
Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
Trump administration proposes expanding logging in country’s largest national forest
The Tongass National Forest covers 16.7 million acres and is the largest intact temperate rainforest in North America.
Montana fishermen catch live bobcat in fishing net on lake
A family said they spotted a young bobcat thrashing in the water while they were fishing.
Man securing home after curious bear enters through sliding glass door
A bear walked right into a Florida home and checked things out, while the family was upstairs.
Enormous lion terrifies photographer with loud roar — then smiles at him
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
FWC monitoring fish that can breathe on land
It’s part snake, part fish and all disgusting.
Curious bear enters home while residents were upstairs
After some homeowners in Apopka, Florida discovered an open sliding glass door on the ground floor of their home, they decided to check the security cameras.
Baby turtles stranded on Brevard County beaches
Some rough surf has left baby sea turtles stranded on Brevard County beaches. More than 200 turtles were spotted since the weekend, but now volunteers are working to help. Expert say the turtles are suffering from fatigue and need rest before they can be released back into the ocean.
Meet the ‘Queen of Corpulence’: ‘Holly’ crowned 2019 ‘Fat Bear Week’ champion
A winner has officially been announced for Alaska’s Katmai National Park & Reserve fifth annual “Fattest Bear” of Brooks River competition featuring the park’s heftiest bears.
California man encounters massive great white shark off coast of Catalina Island
A California man came face to face with a great white shark and lived to tell the tale.
Madrid to cull nearly 12,000 invasive parakeets over threats to environment, public safety
Madrid’s city council on Monday announced plans to rid the Spanish capital of thousands of invasive parakeets through “ethical culling” and sterilization of eggs.