CrocFest at Gatorland: Florida park aims to help endangered crocodiles
CrocFest will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m on December 11. Admission includes dinner and drinks.
CrocFest will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m on December 11. Admission includes dinner and drinks.
Brevard County community battling nuisance bears
Bears in Mims aren’t shy when it comes to trash. The bears are so aggressive that one man who lives there said they bent a metal pole and broke into an enclosure to get into his trash can.
Bears in Mims aren’t shy when it comes to trash. The bears are so aggressive that one man who lives there said they bent a metal pole and broke into an enclosure to get into his trash can.
Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record
Manatees were listed as an endangered species beginning in 1966, but their status was changed to threatened in 2017.
Manatees were listed as an endangered species beginning in 1966, but their status was changed to threatened in 2017.
Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
Monarch butterflies making a comeback on the Peninsula. Here's why
Last year, the population of the monarch butterfly hit an all-time low, but, during the winter heat wave, scientists say large populations delayed their usual migration, and kept mating instead
Last year, the population of the monarch butterfly hit an all-time low, but, during the winter heat wave, scientists say large populations delayed their usual migration, and kept mating instead
Central Florida elementary school students help save bald eagle
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
Neighbors sound alarm to save bear with plastic pet feeder stuck on its head
A neighborhood in Florida sounded the alarm when they spot something out of the ordinary. A doorbell camera sparked a search for a bear with its head stuck in a plastic jug.
A neighborhood in Florida sounded the alarm when they spot something out of the ordinary. A doorbell camera sparked a search for a bear with its head stuck in a plastic jug.
Florida bear had plastic container stuck on head for nearly a month, FWC says
Officials say even after 28 days of wearing it, the bear was in great physical shape.
Officials say even after 28 days of wearing it, the bear was in great physical shape.
Bear in Petaluma tree comes down, wanders off
Authorities gave a large bear time and space to climb down a tree and eventually, after 15 hours, the animal left a Petaluma neighborhood on its own.
Authorities gave a large bear time and space to climb down a tree and eventually, after 15 hours, the animal left a Petaluma neighborhood on its own.
Alligator found hiding under unaware Florida resident's car
The Collier County Sheriff's Office shared images of the sneaky reptile.
The Collier County Sheriff's Office shared images of the sneaky reptile.
American crocodile takes up residence at Florida golf course
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
Florida to consider switching state bird from the mockingbird
An effort is taking flight to replace the mockingbird, the official state bird of Florida, with a bird that is more identifiable as distinctly Floridian. One contender is the flamingo, though some joke it should be the construction crane.
An effort is taking flight to replace the mockingbird, the official state bird of Florida, with a bird that is more identifiable as distinctly Floridian. One contender is the flamingo, though some joke it should be the construction crane.
Cleaning up Lake Jesup
One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.
One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
'Doggie bag': Video shows bear in Central Florida taking bag from garbage
“After the bear got into the garbage and was done eating, it walked away carrying a bag,” Will said. “The meal was so good it took a doggie bag home.”
“After the bear got into the garbage and was done eating, it walked away carrying a bag,” Will said. “The meal was so good it took a doggie bag home.”
Invasive Joro spiders weaving webs throughout Georgia
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
Study finds California condors can have "virgin births"
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
Most Americans say climate change is of 'high importance,' poll shows
A majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them.
A majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them.
Florida manatees dying in record numbers amid food scarcity
Manatee deaths this year will likely double the 593 recorded in 2020, and will far outnumber the latest five-year in Florida, according to state figures.
Manatee deaths this year will likely double the 593 recorded in 2020, and will far outnumber the latest five-year in Florida, according to state figures.