Black bear seen in Altamonte Springs has left the area, FWC says
A young Black bear that was seen in a tree in Altamonte Springs Tuesday has left the area, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said in a news release Wednesday morning.
A young Black bear that was seen in a tree in Altamonte Springs Tuesday has left the area, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said in a news release Wednesday morning.
Young bear leaves one tree in Altamonte Springs for another; FWC monitoring
A young bear that had been spotted in a tree in Altamonte Springs was on the move late Tuesday.
A young bear that had been spotted in a tree in Altamonte Springs was on the move late Tuesday.
'Lead to their demise': Flashlights posing major threat to nesting sea turtles
Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing, and researchers are concerned about light use at night.
Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing, and researchers are concerned about light use at night.
Young bear wandering around Altamonte Springs
A young bear was spotted in a tree in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday. The FWC, Altamonte Springs Police, and Seminole County Sheriff's Office were monitoring the bear. It's the second bear sighting in recent weeks. The FWC said young bears are beginning to wander away from their mothers' ranges in search of food.
A young bear was spotted in a tree in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday. The FWC, Altamonte Springs Police, and Seminole County Sheriff's Office were monitoring the bear. It's the second bear sighting in recent weeks. The FWC said young bears are beginning to wander away from their mothers' ranges in search of food.
Alligator scares women tubing down Florida river: ‘It’s hissing at her'
An alligator catching some rays on a log gave three women quite a scare as they approached the relaxing reptile while floating down a Florida, river on inner tubes.
An alligator catching some rays on a log gave three women quite a scare as they approached the relaxing reptile while floating down a Florida, river on inner tubes.
Florida man bitten by shark while spearfishing near Florida Keys
A man spearfishing in South Florida over the weekend was bitten by a shark and taken to the hospital, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A man spearfishing in South Florida over the weekend was bitten by a shark and taken to the hospital, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: 'I'm petrified'
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
Pet tortoise found strolling through Florida neighborhood reunited with family
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
Her answer to the perfect date: 'Hanging out in the Everglades, chasing snakes'
Crocodile Hunter Savannah Boan thinks men are too scared to date her because of her job at Gatorland.
Crocodile Hunter Savannah Boan thinks men are too scared to date her because of her job at Gatorland.
Gatorland crocodile hunter looking for love
Crocodile Hunter Savannah Boan thinks men are too scared to date her because of her job at Gatorland. Boan is the Crocodile Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland. She loves what she does but feels like it?s impacting her dating life.
Crocodile Hunter Savannah Boan thinks men are too scared to date her because of her job at Gatorland. Boan is the Crocodile Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland. She loves what she does but feels like it?s impacting her dating life.
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Video: Porpoises, great white shark put on show for Florida boaters
A Florida boater captured some incredible video of his encounter with both a great white shark and a “gam" of porpoises off a Volusia County coastline.
A Florida boater captured some incredible video of his encounter with both a great white shark and a “gam" of porpoises off a Volusia County coastline.
Blind Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes
Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes.
Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes.
NOAA offers $20K reward to find boater caught on video harassing sea lions
A boater was caught on video disturbing sea lions, which is against federal law.
A boater was caught on video disturbing sea lions, which is against federal law.
Groups to sue federal officials over failure to protect manatees
Several conservation groups announced Tuesday that they’re planning to sue federal wildlife officials, citing a failure to protect the West Indian manatee following record death rates in recent years.
Several conservation groups announced Tuesday that they’re planning to sue federal wildlife officials, citing a failure to protect the West Indian manatee following record death rates in recent years.
'Don't feel safe around this lake': Florida residents cautious after family pet killed by alligator
A family is on high alert after their family cat was killed by an alligator in the neighborhood pond. The family cat, Marmalade, disappeared on Saturday. Early Monday morning, the family said their cat floated up on shore with a large bite taken out of it.
A family is on high alert after their family cat was killed by an alligator in the neighborhood pond. The family cat, Marmalade, disappeared on Saturday. Early Monday morning, the family said their cat floated up on shore with a large bite taken out of it.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Photos: Florida police officer lassos lost alligator
A Florida police officer lassoed an alligator over the weekend amid a Sunday morning stroll.
A Florida police officer lassoed an alligator over the weekend amid a Sunday morning stroll.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
Check it out: Man catfishing in Missouri snags 4-foot prehistoric fish instead
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.