Wildlife calls surge as Florida grapples with bears, coyotes & raccoons
As Florida’s population expands, state wildlife officials have seen a more than 33 percent increase in calls for assistance related to wild animals during the past five years, according to a presentation that could go before the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week.
As Florida’s population expands, state wildlife officials have seen a more than 33 percent increase in calls for assistance related to wild animals during the past five years, according to a presentation that could go before the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week.
Ohio teen pulls in 'massive' 101-pound blue catfish setting new state record
The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.
The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.
Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
Ormond Beach deer injured after getting plastic piece stuck in its hoof
A woman is trying to get some help for an injured deer in Ormond Beach.
A woman is trying to get some help for an injured deer in Ormond Beach.
Dolphin in Florida found with deadly bird flu, researchers say
A dolphin was found with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Florida, a virus that's responsible for the deaths of birds across the world.
A dolphin was found with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Florida, a virus that's responsible for the deaths of birds across the world.
Emerging cicadas' cacophony triggers calls to police in South Carolina from confused residents
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
‘Largest raptor footprints ever’ discovered in China
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
Florida iguana lays 30 eggs inside resort swimming pool after getting stuck
Laying eggs if you're an iguana in South Florida isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Laying eggs if you're an iguana in South Florida isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Video: Baby red foxes sunbathe, hangout in Florida neighborhood
A pack of Red Fox pups spent a few moments sunbathing and hanging out on the grass of a Florida neighborhood.
A pack of Red Fox pups spent a few moments sunbathing and hanging out on the grass of a Florida neighborhood.
These bugs would normally be swarming Florida right now. But they’ve vanished
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Pacific sleeper shark: Study analyzes ‘possibly the largest predatory fish' in ocean
Researchers at NOAA Fisheries created a “one-stop shop" for information critical to conserving the Pacific sleeper shark.
Researchers at NOAA Fisheries created a “one-stop shop" for information critical to conserving the Pacific sleeper shark.
10-foot alligator wrangled from runway at MacDill Air Force Base: VIDEO
It was an unusual day on base when a 10-foot alligator made an appearance on the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Hillsborough County on Monday.
It was an unusual day on base when a 10-foot alligator made an appearance on the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Hillsborough County on Monday.
WATCH: Florida man wrangles 8-foot alligator with bare hands and he's not wearing shoes
Florida man Mike Dragich took on a large alligator that was disturbing the peace in a downtown Jacksonville neighborhood over the weekend and the crazy encounter was all caught on camera!
Florida man Mike Dragich took on a large alligator that was disturbing the peace in a downtown Jacksonville neighborhood over the weekend and the crazy encounter was all caught on camera!
VIDEO: Big bear wanders inside Florida home and is scared off by homeowner
A Ring camera captured video of a big Black bear that wandered inside a Volusia County home early Monday morning. The video shows the bear sitting in the dark on the back porch of a Debary residence on Margarita Road.
A Ring camera captured video of a big Black bear that wandered inside a Volusia County home early Monday morning. The video shows the bear sitting in the dark on the back porch of a Debary residence on Margarita Road.
Florida man wrangles 8-foot gator with bare hands, no shoes
Florida man Mike Dragich took on a large nuisance alligator in a downtown Jacksonville neighborhood over the weekend and the crazy encounter was all caught on camera!
Florida man Mike Dragich took on a large nuisance alligator in a downtown Jacksonville neighborhood over the weekend and the crazy encounter was all caught on camera!
Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Florida neighbors work to save sandhill cranes after baby hit, killed by car: 'It's getting worse'
Cars keep killing sandhill cranes, and devastated neighbors are working together to try and prevent more deaths.
Cars keep killing sandhill cranes, and devastated neighbors are working together to try and prevent more deaths.
How to keep cicadas out of your yard and protect your plants
While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.
While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.
Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week, study finds
Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.
Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.