First leatherback sea turtle nest of 2020 is the earliest ever documented in Florida
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
2,000-pound, 15-foot great white shark pings closer to Florida shore, possibly to give birth
"As a big mature female, Unama'ki has the potential to lead us to the site where she gives birth and exposes a new white shark nursery," OCEARCH wrote in an update.
"As a big mature female, Unama'ki has the potential to lead us to the site where she gives birth and exposes a new white shark nursery," OCEARCH wrote in an update.
Manatee deaths in Florida drop to 606 in 2019
Experts say it appears the main cause of the decline in deaths is the reduced effect of red tide algae on manatees.
Experts say it appears the main cause of the decline in deaths is the reduced effect of red tide algae on manatees.
So many migratory birds flew over Key West, they showed up on weather radar
So many migratory birds flocked from Cuba to Florida on Sunday night, the National Weather Service said they appeared on radar in Key West.
So many migratory birds flocked from Cuba to Florida on Sunday night, the National Weather Service said they appeared on radar in Key West.
Florida snake orgy forces officials to close area of park
“They are non-venomous and generally not aggressive as long as people do not disturb them,” the city’s parks and recreation department wrote on Facebook.
“They are non-venomous and generally not aggressive as long as people do not disturb them,” the city’s parks and recreation department wrote on Facebook.
Alligator Robb 'speaks' to gators, says reptiles can solve problems from HIV to cancer
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
Meet the gator whisperer 'Alligator Robb'
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
Florida diver gets close to great white shark
A Florida diver got an up-close-and-personal view of a great white shark while off the South Florida coast.
A Florida diver got an up-close-and-personal view of a great white shark while off the South Florida coast.
Watch: Scuba diver encounters massive great white shark one mile off Florida coast
The diver estimated the shark to be about 15-feet-long.
The diver estimated the shark to be about 15-feet-long.
Photo of mouse fight on London subway platform wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award
The dramatic photo, called "Station Squabble," shows two mice fighting over a food crumb and won a major wildlife photography competition.
The dramatic photo, called "Station Squabble," shows two mice fighting over a food crumb and won a major wildlife photography competition.
North Port resident finds large gator in their garage
It might not be unusual to find bugs or other small critters in your garage. But if you're in Florida, add alligators to the list of unwelcome visitors!
It might not be unusual to find bugs or other small critters in your garage. But if you're in Florida, add alligators to the list of unwelcome visitors!
Dolphins found shot, stabbed on Florida beaches; $20K reward offered
For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg.
For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg.
SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks
SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.
SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.
3 more right whales, calves spotted off coast of Florida
Three North Atlantic right whale calves were spotted swimming with their mama's off the northern coast of Florida and South Georgia this week.
Three North Atlantic right whale calves were spotted swimming with their mama's off the northern coast of Florida and South Georgia this week.
Florida House acts to stiffen penalties on bear poaching
While bears remain off limits to hunters, wildlife advocates have pushed for stiffer penalties against poaching.
While bears remain off limits to hunters, wildlife advocates have pushed for stiffer penalties against poaching.
Toxic toads making their way to Central Florida
Toxic toads have terrorized South Florida. Now the Bufo toad, which has proven to be deadly to pets, has made its way to Central Florida.
Toxic toads have terrorized South Florida. Now the Bufo toad, which has proven to be deadly to pets, has made its way to Central Florida.
Florida House moves to stiffen penalties on killing bears
It's already illegal to kill black bears in the state, but wildlife advocates say the current law had no teeth.
It's already illegal to kill black bears in the state, but wildlife advocates say the current law had no teeth.
Scientists prepare for dive into 'Midnight Zone' to study dark ocean
Scientists from the British-led Nekton Mission plan to survey wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change in an unexplored area of the Indian Ocean.
Scientists from the British-led Nekton Mission plan to survey wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change in an unexplored area of the Indian Ocean.
Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa
After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.
After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.
15-foot, 2,000-pound great white shark pings off the coast of Florida
Unama’ki is one of the 11 great white sharks that OCEARCH is currently tracking.
Unama’ki is one of the 11 great white sharks that OCEARCH is currently tracking.