Florida man shoots alligator as it attacked dog in backyard: 'My heart just dropped'
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We expect to see alligators in lakes around Florida, but what about in your backyard? A Deltona homeowner who asked not to be identified had to think fast when a gator started attacking his chocolate lab.

Dog badly injured after bobcat sneaks into Arizona home

A bobcat in southern Arizona found a comfy and warm place to rest inside someone's home, but it appears the big cat actually attacked the family's dog badly. We have how you can help the pup.

5-year-old angler reels in record catch

It's not the first time 5-year-old Akeley's skills have been in the spotlight.

Hawaiian man nicknamed 'Dolphin Dave' accused of harassing humpback whale

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said 65-year-old David Jiménez of Maui was cited after he allegedly harassed wildlife in the state park.

Sea turtles released back into Atlantic Ocean
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In Flagler County, 10 sea turtles were released back into the wild on Tuesday. These little guys have been going through rehabilitation for three months now. Sea turtle nesting season has just begun in Florida.

Pet 7-foot gator removed from Texas home
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Texas Game Wardens and zoo staff captured and removed a 7-foot-long alligator from a Texas home. The woman raised it as a pet.

Philadelphia Animal Control issues warning about releasing animals after caiman found in FDR Park

"If you have an animal you can no longer keep, including caimans or any other animal that is extremely difficult to humanely house, please reach out to us instead of just letting them go," the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia wrote on Facebook.

Experts warn alligators more active with warmer winter
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While alligator breeding season in Florida typically starts in April, Gatorland CEO Mark McHugh said people are observing and encountering alligators in places one normally would not see the reptiles this time of year.

Snowmobiler nearly crushed by angry moose when animal charges in Idaho

The man who recorded the video said had his brother not jumped off the snowmobile when he did, he would have been crushed between the moose and handlebars of the vehicle.

Florida's prohibited reptiles: Group files motion against rules
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The United States Association of Reptile Keepers, Florida, recently filed a motion against the state that, if approved, would repeal Florida?s rule restricting reptile ownership.

Pet 7-foot gator removed from Texas home

A woman stole the alligator while she was volunteering at a zoo and raised the reptile as a pet for more than 20 years.

Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

Florida’s sea turtle season begins but some nests already dot the landscape

Right on cue and even a bit early on some beaches, the 2023 sea turtle nesting season is already underway in Florida, with the spotting of at least two nests before the annual March 1 start.