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.
"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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Florida man attacked by alligator describes what happened: 'All I saw was this massive black thing'
A Florida man was attacked by an alligator after he opened the front door of his home to investigate a noise.
A Florida man was attacked by an alligator after he opened the front door of his home to investigate a noise.
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.
A woman stole the alligator while she was volunteering at a zoo and raised the reptile as a pet for more than 20 years.
Man bitten by alligator at his front door in Daytona Beach, police say
An alligator lunged at a man Saturday night and bit him outside his home in Daytona Beach, according to police.
An alligator lunged at a man Saturday night and bit him outside his home in Daytona Beach, according to police.
Colombia proposes transferring 70 hippos that live near Pablo Escobar's former ranch to India, Mexico
Environmental experts estimate there are about 130 hippos in Colombia.
Environmental experts estimate there are about 130 hippos in Colombia.
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.
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.
WATCH: Alligator shows up to lacrosse practice at Florida high school
"Looks like it's time for a new Team Award!" the team tweeted.
"Looks like it's time for a new Team Award!" the team tweeted.
Giant bug found at an Arkansas Walmart identified as a Jurassic-era insect
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
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.
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.
Watch: Officer helps raccoon whose head gets stuck in jar
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
Red tide suspected culprit in rescue of 2 manatees in Southwest Florida, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said two manatees were rescued over the weekend showing signs of lethargy, possibly tied to red tide. Both were transported to SeaWorld Orlando for study and rehabilitation.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said two manatees were rescued over the weekend showing signs of lethargy, possibly tied to red tide. Both were transported to SeaWorld Orlando for study and rehabilitation.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
Bald eagle dies after ingesting poison, prompting calls for change from advocates
It's believed the eagle ate a rodent that had ingested a rodenticide poison.
It's believed the eagle ate a rodent that had ingested a rodenticide poison.
On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park
It was the first national park in the United States and, to most people around the world, the first known on the planet.
It was the first national park in the United States and, to most people around the world, the first known on the planet.
Proposed wildlife corridor across Florida
Imagine being able to hike or ride a bike across Florida from Pensacola all the way to Key West.
Imagine being able to hike or ride a bike across Florida from Pensacola all the way to Key West.
Owl on mend after rescue from storm shutter
An owl is on the mend after getting stuck in a storm shutter in Miami Gardens, and rescuing the bird out of there was no easy task. It took several minutes to free the owl with the homeowner's help. They placed the bird in a kennel and took it to the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami. The owl is now being treated for a broken foot.
An owl is on the mend after getting stuck in a storm shutter in Miami Gardens, and rescuing the bird out of there was no easy task. It took several minutes to free the owl with the homeowner's help. They placed the bird in a kennel and took it to the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami. The owl is now being treated for a broken foot.
Man facing charges after allegedly hitting shark with hammer
A Florida man is facing two misdemeanor charges after authorities allege he attacked a lemon shark with a hammer. The lemon shark is classified as a vulnerable species and it is illegal to fish for lemon sharks in Florida waters. The shark was never found so there was no way to determine if it lived or died.
A Florida man is facing two misdemeanor charges after authorities allege he attacked a lemon shark with a hammer. The lemon shark is classified as a vulnerable species and it is illegal to fish for lemon sharks in Florida waters. The shark was never found so there was no way to determine if it lived or died.