Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python taken down in 'surreal' battle after being mistaken for alligator
How many guys does it take to wrangle Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python? Five, apparently.
How many guys does it take to wrangle Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python? Five, apparently.
Florida's second-heaviest python taken down
How many guys does it take to wrangle Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python? Five, apparently. Mike Elfenbein was one of those guys who experienced a "surreal" and "lucky" take-down at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida over the weekend. Elfenbein, his son Cole and three other guys they had just met were in the area just lookin' for pythons. The species of python they caught are not native to Florida and are considered invasive due to their impacts to native wildlife, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
How many guys does it take to wrangle Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python? Five, apparently. Mike Elfenbein was one of those guys who experienced a "surreal" and "lucky" take-down at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida over the weekend. Elfenbein, his son Cole and three other guys they had just met were in the area just lookin' for pythons. The species of python they caught are not native to Florida and are considered invasive due to their impacts to native wildlife, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
10-foot great white shark named 'Crystal' is headed for Florida: Here's how to track it
A massive great white shark is headed toward Florida.
A massive great white shark is headed toward Florida.
9-foot alligator bit Florida woman's face while she was snorkeling: 'I saw her head in its mouth,' friend says
A Florida woman was snorkeling with a friend at Alexander Springs Recreation Area over the weekend when a nine-foot alligator attacked her and bit her forehead, she told FOX 35.
A Florida woman was snorkeling with a friend at Alexander Springs Recreation Area over the weekend when a nine-foot alligator attacked her and bit her forehead, she told FOX 35.
Bear in Florida steals $45 Taco Bell delivery off someone's porch moments after it was dropped off
An Orlando-area family had their food delivery stolen off their front porch by a black bear, and the whole incident was caught on camera.
An Orlando-area family had their food delivery stolen off their front porch by a black bear, and the whole incident was caught on camera.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Florida zoo euthanizes beloved 15-year-old tiger after learning of 'heartbreaking' cancer prognosis
“As we sadly announce his passing, we will soon be announcing something much more uplifting that will only add to this magnificent cat’s legacy,” the zoo said.
“As we sadly announce his passing, we will soon be announcing something much more uplifting that will only add to this magnificent cat’s legacy,” the zoo said.
Viral photo of alligator chomping into Florida deputy's patrol car resurfaces over 12 years later
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is taking a trip down memory lane!
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is taking a trip down memory lane!
Black bear in Florida goes Halloween trick-or-treating through neighborhood
A family trick-or-treating in Central Florida on Halloween this week found something unexpected – a wild black bear munching on some candy or pumpkins in front of a decorated house.
A family trick-or-treating in Central Florida on Halloween this week found something unexpected – a wild black bear munching on some candy or pumpkins in front of a decorated house.
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people, dozens will be renamed
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people.
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people.
The most polite bear trick-or-treating in Florida
Zac Lee, who lives in Navarre in the Florida Panhandle, had an unexpected trick-or-treater on Halloween -- a group of black bears. But there was one who was the most polite -- sniffing around the candy bowl left outside and seemingly taking a single piece of candy.
Zac Lee, who lives in Navarre in the Florida Panhandle, had an unexpected trick-or-treater on Halloween -- a group of black bears. But there was one who was the most polite -- sniffing around the candy bowl left outside and seemingly taking a single piece of candy.
Florida woman 'borrowed' alligator from previous job for hotel birthday photoshoot, kept it in bathtub: FWC
A woman allegedly “borrowed" an alligator from her previous job for a birthday photoshoot and kept it inside a hotel bathtub, according to 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 to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Bobcats on the prowl in DeBary neighborhood
Bobcats are on the prowl in Central Florida. Residents in one DeBary neighborhood are on edge after they said the bobcats are preying on their pets.
Bobcats are on the prowl in Central Florida. Residents in one DeBary neighborhood are on edge after they said the bobcats are preying on their pets.
'We were pumped!': Alligator trappers find, kill 12-foot python in Central Florida
A massive python was captured and killed right here in Central Florida.
A massive python was captured and killed right here in Central Florida.
Cool sight: First 'frost flowers' of fall spotted in southwestern Missouri
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
12-foot, 80-pound python found in Central Florida
A massive, 12-foot python was found in South Brevard County by two women who were on a gator hunt
A massive, 12-foot python was found in South Brevard County by two women who were on a gator hunt
Watch: Bear paddles through crystal clear Lake Tahoe
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
'We live in fear': Lake County family battles persistent bears breaking into home 'every other night'
A Central Florida family plagued by constant bear break-ins got another uninvited visitor ahead of Halloween.
A Central Florida family plagued by constant bear break-ins got another uninvited visitor ahead of Halloween.
Bears wreak havoc on Leesburg home
A family in Leesburg is dealing with a bear problem. Over the past four years, bears have broken into their home several times -- sometimes even as often as every other night.
A family in Leesburg is dealing with a bear problem. Over the past four years, bears have broken into their home several times -- sometimes even as often as every other night.
New video shows bear rescue at Magic Kingdom
New video has been released of the adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom last month that forced more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close.
New video has been released of the adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom last month that forced more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close.