Ruskin lab creates invasive species scoring system to direct policy and prevention
A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.
A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.
Massive alligator shows up at front door of Manatee County home
A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.
A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.
More than 30 pelicans mutilated on Orange County beaches, wildlife care organization says
A wildlife care organization is asking for the public's help in finding out who is mutilating pelicans in Orange County.
A wildlife care organization is asking for the public's help in finding out who is mutilating pelicans in Orange County.
Beachgoers on alert after 2 people, including child, bitten by sharks in New Smyrna Beach
In addition to the two shark bites, beach safety officials said a 67-year-old man visiting from Missouri drowned in Daytona Beach Shores.
In addition to the two shark bites, beach safety officials said a 67-year-old man visiting from Missouri drowned in Daytona Beach Shores.
Family says they spotted Great White Shark off coast of Fort Pierce
Kristen Young sent FOX 35 video of what she says was a Great White Shark off the coast of Fort Pierce over the weekend.
Kristen Young sent FOX 35 video of what she says was a Great White Shark off the coast of Fort Pierce over the weekend.
Petition to save Wyoming grizzly bear, Felicia, calls euthanasia ‘absurd’
A Wyoming grizzly bear, Felicia, and her two cubs who have taken up residence near a heavily trafficked highway could possibly lose their lives if a hazing operation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fails.
A Wyoming grizzly bear, Felicia, and her two cubs who have taken up residence near a heavily trafficked highway could possibly lose their lives if a hazing operation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fails.
Florida congressman urges feds to reverse decision to downgrade manatees from 'endangered' to 'threatened'
Four years after federal wildlife officials reclassified manatees from endangered to threatened, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called Monday for a reversal of the decision.
Four years after federal wildlife officials reclassified manatees from endangered to threatened, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called Monday for a reversal of the decision.
Sharks nearly went extinct 19 million years ago, study mysteriously finds
A new study revealed a massive shark “die-off” occurred nearly 19 million years ago, but scientists can’t explain the mystery.
A new study revealed a massive shark “die-off” occurred nearly 19 million years ago, but scientists can’t explain the mystery.
New camera developed by UCF could help python hunters
Researchers at the University of Central Florida are developing new technology to help hunters find this invasive snake.
Researchers at the University of Central Florida are developing new technology to help hunters find this invasive snake.
Bear spotted roaming on UCF campus
The UCF Police Department said a bear was spotted on the university's main campus.
The UCF Police Department said a bear was spotted on the university's main campus.
3-legged gator, bound with boxing tape, found outside Tampa sanctuary
A 5-foot, 10-inch alligator with a missing limb and boxing tape around her jaws, front legs, and tail was discovered Thursday outside Croc Encounters, an educational and wildlife sanctuary facility in Tampa.
A 5-foot, 10-inch alligator with a missing limb and boxing tape around her jaws, front legs, and tail was discovered Thursday outside Croc Encounters, an educational and wildlife sanctuary facility in Tampa.
Florida woman who saw 'baby dinosaur' running through yard says this is what it was
A FOX 35 viewer claimed her security camera captured what looked like a baby dinosaur running through her yard.
A FOX 35 viewer claimed her security camera captured what looked like a baby dinosaur running through her yard.
Louisiana gator comes ashore on Texas beach
"Upon arrival he was dehydrated underweight and in critical condition. We were happy to report that with treatment over the last few days his status been has been upgraded to good," the center said.
"Upon arrival he was dehydrated underweight and in critical condition. We were happy to report that with treatment over the last few days his status been has been upgraded to good," the center said.
Video shows bear stuck at the top of utility pole in Arizona
The bear was able to back its way down and scamper off.
The bear was able to back its way down and scamper off.
Woman attacked by 7-foot alligator while walking dog near lake in Palm Harbor
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Massive alligator roams SC neighborhood
A resident captured on video a massive alligator strolling through her neighbor’s yard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
A resident captured on video a massive alligator strolling through her neighbor’s yard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
90% of sharks mysteriously wiped out nearly 20 million years ago: researchers
An extinction event about 19 million years ago decimated shark populations by up to 90%, researchers say.
An extinction event about 19 million years ago decimated shark populations by up to 90%, researchers say.
Father swan carries babies on back after mama dies
“Hopefully our newest swan family is in the clear, but at least all of Boston is pulling for them!”
“Hopefully our newest swan family is in the clear, but at least all of Boston is pulling for them!”
'What's up, little guy?' Viral video shows black bear swimming in river
The video has racked up over 80,000 views so far.
The video has racked up over 80,000 views so far.
Florida scientists find rare bee species in Ocala National Forest
Researchers made the discoveries during their second field season tracking the obscure bee in Central Florida’s sand pine scrub habitats.
Researchers made the discoveries during their second field season tracking the obscure bee in Central Florida’s sand pine scrub habitats.