Florida officials warn of caterpillars that leave stinging rashes
Direct contact with the caterpillar's hair or its cocoon can cause an allergic reaction. This could lead to the development of an itchy rash.
Direct contact with the caterpillar's hair or its cocoon can cause an allergic reaction. This could lead to the development of an itchy rash.
'Hide and seek': Central Florida resident spots bear roaming yard
As the weather warms up, bears tend to leave their dens and look for food, the AP reports.
As the weather warms up, bears tend to leave their dens and look for food, the AP reports.
Later, gator: FWC wants you to watch out for crocodiles, too
Alligators and Florida are nearly synonymous, especially this time of year. But Florida’s wildlife agency is reminding residents to be on the lookout for crocodiles as well.
Alligators and Florida are nearly synonymous, especially this time of year. But Florida’s wildlife agency is reminding residents to be on the lookout for crocodiles as well.
Video: Florida resident spots gator walking through neighborhood
Local alligator experts are cautioning people not to bother alligators if they see one.
Local alligator experts are cautioning people not to bother alligators if they see one.
Brody the Bear undergoes MRI
Brody the Bear has been undergoing treatment at the Brevard Zoo for a year and underwent an MRI on Sunday. The bear has hip dysplasia which causing it to limp.
Brody the Bear has been undergoing treatment at the Brevard Zoo for a year and underwent an MRI on Sunday. The bear has hip dysplasia which causing it to limp.
Beachgoers asked to be mindful as sea turtle nesting season gets set to begin
Visitors to Bay Area beaches are asked to throw away trash and knock down sand castles to help protect sea turtles during nesting season which runs May through October.
Visitors to Bay Area beaches are asked to throw away trash and knock down sand castles to help protect sea turtles during nesting season which runs May through October.
VIDEO: Deputy has encounter with rare and endangered Florida panther
According to the National Wildlife Federation" (NWF), there are only 120 to 130 Florida panthers left in the wild.
According to the National Wildlife Federation" (NWF), there are only 120 to 130 Florida panthers left in the wild.
Play through? South Carolina golfers consult rule book after ball lands squarely on alligator's back
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
Baby deer rescued after being found on road next to dead mother in Brevard County
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
Body cam shows 'arrest' of 10-foot gator found under car in Florida
Gator mating season typically begins in May or June, but their courtship starts in early April.
Gator mating season typically begins in May or June, but their courtship starts in early April.
Alligator found under car
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released body cam video showing the 'arrest' of a curious alligator that was found under a parked car in Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released body cam video showing the 'arrest' of a curious alligator that was found under a parked car in Tampa.
Hundreds of bats invade Houston couple's home, what you can do to keep your house bat free
A Northeast Houston couple has discovered they're sharing their house with an entire colony of bats.
A Northeast Houston couple has discovered they're sharing their house with an entire colony of bats.
VIDEO: Pod of killer whales spotted off Monterey Coast
A pod of killer whales was spotted this week off the Monterey Coast.
A pod of killer whales was spotted this week off the Monterey Coast.
Gatorland expert: What to do if you find an alligator under your car
A Gatorland official said people should not touch or feed a wild alligator if they see one in public.
A Gatorland official said people should not touch or feed a wild alligator if they see one in public.
Large alligators wrestle in Lakewood Ranch backyard as mating season gets underway
Gordon Silver says it's common to see alligators in his Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, but was still shocked to capture incredible video of two large gators getting "acquainted," as he called it, right in his own backyard.
Gordon Silver says it's common to see alligators in his Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, but was still shocked to capture incredible video of two large gators getting "acquainted," as he called it, right in his own backyard.
Man finds ‘the angriest octopus’ on Australian beach, later attacked while swimming
It may not be a Kraken, but this octopus captured on video swimming along a beach in Australia has plenty of attitude.
It may not be a Kraken, but this octopus captured on video swimming along a beach in Australia has plenty of attitude.
Man ‘trapped’ on top of car films elk exploring his front yard
A Colorado resident parked outside his home had to wait for the elk grazing in his front yard to leave.
A Colorado resident parked outside his home had to wait for the elk grazing in his front yard to leave.
Driver narrowly avoids running over gator crossing South Carolina highway
Erika Moradel nervously recorded footage that showed an alligator surviving a close encounter with a white SUV.
Erika Moradel nervously recorded footage that showed an alligator surviving a close encounter with a white SUV.
Fishermen catch 'monster' tiger shark off Florida coast
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, tiger sharks are second only to the great white shark in the number of bites on humans worldwide.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, tiger sharks are second only to the great white shark in the number of bites on humans worldwide.
New species of mosquito invades Florida
Dr. Lawrence Reeves says the new pest is more aggressive and could spread a variety of diseases.
Dr. Lawrence Reeves says the new pest is more aggressive and could spread a variety of diseases.