SeaWorld successfully returns 10 endangered sea turtles back to the ocean

SeaWorld has successfully returned 10 rehabilitated and critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles after being rescued from the cold waters off Cape Cod last November.

Hunting down invasive Burmese pythons in Florida
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Florida is home to about 300,000 Burmese pythons. They are considered an invasive species, wiping out many other animals. Researchers from 40 universities are getting creative in how to track and trap the massive snakes.

Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says

The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.

Florida wildlife officials think feeding helps manatees

State wildlife experts say they think efforts to feed lettuce to starving manatees in the Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of providing relief after a record number of deaths last year of the sea cows.

Watch as a young Bald eagle goes fishing in Scottsdale

A juvenile Bald eagle in Scottsdale was seen circling a body of water, catching a fish, then taking off. A man and his friend call the bird "Sparky" as they've gotten familiar with the bird.

Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.

Winter Park man catches coyote on camera at front door

No cat burglars were caught on camera, but rather it was a coyote creeping up to Jack Devlin’s front door in the middle of the night.

Florida manatees struggle to survive in Indian River Lagoon

The Indian River Lagoon was once a vibrant and healthy waterway, but some say it is now turned into a wasteland.

Man O’ War are washing ashore at New Smyrna Beach

Man O’ War are washing ashore at New Smyrna Beach. While some vacationers may be surprised, the locals are familiar.

First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge

A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.

FWC investigating new strain of avian flu in wild birds in Central Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says cases of avian influenza, or “bird flu,” have been detected in Central Florida.

Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard

A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.

Hive thefts rise as beekeepers aid California's most valuable crop

As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.

Florida's lettuce test project has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce, officials say

The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.