Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains

In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.

'No words': Florida gopher tortoise found with airbrush painted shell

"Sometimes honestly, we have NO WORDS for what people do to animals for their entertainment," Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife wrote on Facebook.

VIDEO: Florida gator spotted 'guarding' ball on golf course

A Florida golfer had to decide whether he was going to let a gator have at it with his golf ball or stand his ground. 

'Horrifying:' Witness says she watched man beat shark with hammer on Florida beach

A witness describes a horrifying incident of a man reportedly beating a shark with a hammer on a Florida beach. He was caught in the act on security camera footage.

Photos of floating alligator tattoo goes viral: 'Just some Florida activity'

Photos of a tattoo that shows an alligator appearing to float on a client's arm has gone viral on social media. The artist behind the work is based in South Florida, according to an Instagram page.

VIDEO: Massive, 9-foot albino boa constrictor captured in Florida backyard

A gigantic, 9-foot albino boa constrictor was recently found living in the backyard of a Florida home – and the size of it even shocked the experienced snake wranglers who were called to catch it!

Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school

A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.

Heartbreaking photos show whale migrated 3,000 miles despite broken spine

She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.

P-22: LA's celebrity mountain lion captured after days-long search

P-22, the mountain lion at the center of a days-long search across Los Angeles, has been captured. Officials now believe the famous big cat may have been struck by a car.