What to do when you encounter an alligator
Floridians are very familiar with alligators. The reptiles are in every county in the state and can be found in most freshwater lakes, rivers, or canals. However, it is rare that a gator will attack a human. Still, if you ever come in close proximity to one, a Gatorland expert offers tips on how to avoid them.
Floridians are very familiar with alligators. The reptiles are in every county in the state and can be found in most freshwater lakes, rivers, or canals. However, it is rare that a gator will attack a human. Still, if you ever come in close proximity to one, a Gatorland expert offers tips on how to avoid them.
'They have no fear': Coyotes keep Longwood residents on edge
A neighborhood in Longwood is fighting back after getting invaded by packs of coyotes.
A neighborhood in Longwood is fighting back after getting invaded by packs of coyotes.
Coyotes keep Longwood residents on edge
A neighborhood in Longwood is fighting back after getting invaded by packs of coyotes. People living there say two dogs have been attacked recently and cats have gone missing.
A neighborhood in Longwood is fighting back after getting invaded by packs of coyotes. People living there say two dogs have been attacked recently and cats have gone missing.
'We risk decimating the population': Concerns, questions grow as Florida considers another bear hunt
Calls for a bear hunt are making a comeback in Florida. The debate is back in the spotlight after people have had several close encounters with bears recently all across the state.
Calls for a bear hunt are making a comeback in Florida. The debate is back in the spotlight after people have had several close encounters with bears recently all across the state.
Concerns grow as Florida considers bear hunt
Calls for a bear hunt are making a comeback in Florida. The debate is back in the spotlight after people have had several close encounters with bears recently all across the state. ??
Calls for a bear hunt are making a comeback in Florida. The debate is back in the spotlight after people have had several close encounters with bears recently all across the state. ??
Video: Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during deep sea expedition
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Florida sheriff calls for bear hunt
Florida Sheriff AJ "Tony" Smith in Franklin County is struggling with bear issues and suggests another bear hunt.
Florida Sheriff AJ "Tony" Smith in Franklin County is struggling with bear issues and suggests another bear hunt.
Florida man busted for keeping threatened tortoise species in household bucket, FWC says
A Florida man was arrested after he was caught illegally keeping a threatened tortoise species in a 5-gallon bucket in his home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A Florida man was arrested after he was caught illegally keeping a threatened tortoise species in a 5-gallon bucket in his home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida sheriff thinks bear hunt could be solution to increase in encounters
In Florida's panhandle, Franklin County has had so many problems that its sheriff thinks bringing back a bear hunt could be a solution.
In Florida's panhandle, Franklin County has had so many problems that its sheriff thinks bringing back a bear hunt could be a solution.
'Never experienced anything like this': Florida residents pleading with FWC to relocate crocodile
A crocodile is calling Brevard County home, and some neighbors say it needs to go before someone gets hurt.
A crocodile is calling Brevard County home, and some neighbors say it needs to go before someone gets hurt.
Crocodile sighting spooks neighbors
After a crocodile was spotted sunbathing in a Central Florida neighborhood, residents are concerned about more sightings. Some even say the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission isn't taking their concerns seriously when it comes to wildlife in their neighborhood.
After a crocodile was spotted sunbathing in a Central Florida neighborhood, residents are concerned about more sightings. Some even say the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission isn't taking their concerns seriously when it comes to wildlife in their neighborhood.
Florida county ‘inundated’ by bears, sheriff says: 'We need to look at some different ways of doing things'
It’s been nearly eight years since the last state-sanctioned bear hunt, and Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said Florida needs to find solutions as encounters between the animals and humans are increasing.
It’s been nearly eight years since the last state-sanctioned bear hunt, and Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said Florida needs to find solutions as encounters between the animals and humans are increasing.
Daughter of woman found in alligator’s jaws wants mother remembered for her heart: ‘This is all a nightmare'
A makeshift memorial and flowers lay at the spot where a nearly 14-foot alligator was found with human remains in its mouth. Now, the victim’s daughter is honoring her mother by acknowledging her past and touting her selflessness.
A makeshift memorial and flowers lay at the spot where a nearly 14-foot alligator was found with human remains in its mouth. Now, the victim’s daughter is honoring her mother by acknowledging her past and touting her selflessness.
13-foot alligator killed after human remains pulled out of waterway in Florida: Authorities
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
Fall is here: Drone video captures stunning Utah foliage
Just in time for the first day of fall, a drone photographer in Utah shared stunning video of leaves turning vibrant as the seasons change.
Just in time for the first day of fall, a drone photographer in Utah shared stunning video of leaves turning vibrant as the seasons change.
Port Washington flamingos, Lake Michigan hosts unusual sight
Beachgoers in Port Washington came across an unusual sight Friday, Sept. 22: flamingos.
Beachgoers in Port Washington came across an unusual sight Friday, Sept. 22: flamingos.
Colorado woman recalls horrifying moose attack: 'Broke three of my vertebrae'
Chris Ray said after the moose attack, she managed to pick herself up to walk back home.
Chris Ray said after the moose attack, she managed to pick herself up to walk back home.
Injured manatee rescued from culvert in Clearwater, wildlife officials say
When a concerned citizen reported a manatee trapped in a culvert, Florida wildlife officials sprang into action.
When a concerned citizen reported a manatee trapped in a culvert, Florida wildlife officials sprang into action.
Florida panther struck, killed by car: Wildlife officials
An endangered Florida panther was struck and killed by a vehicle,
An endangered Florida panther was struck and killed by a vehicle,
Woman 'borrowed' alligator for birthday pics
A woman allegedly "borrowed" an alligator from her previous job for a birthday photoshoot and kept it inside a hotel bathtub, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A woman allegedly "borrowed" an alligator from her previous job for a birthday photoshoot and kept it inside a hotel bathtub, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.