Florida teen who lost leg in shark attack recovering quickly, says she "doesn't have time to be sad"
"I know a lot of people would get down about having an amputation this severe. But I just keep a positive mindset and keep friends and family close," she told FOX 35.
"I know a lot of people would get down about having an amputation this severe. But I just keep a positive mindset and keep friends and family close," she told FOX 35.
Photo captures moment rare Florida pine snake devours cottontail
Florida biologists were working in the Ocala National Forest when they came across a sight they were not expecting to see: a rare Florida pine snake swallowing a rabbit.
Florida biologists were working in the Ocala National Forest when they came across a sight they were not expecting to see: a rare Florida pine snake swallowing a rabbit.
Florida to help slow manatee starvation rates with lettuce feeding program
Lettuce will be on the menu again this year for Florida manatees as part of an effort to slow the starvation deaths of the beloved marine mammals, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
Lettuce will be on the menu again this year for Florida manatees as part of an effort to slow the starvation deaths of the beloved marine mammals, wildlife officials said Wednesday.
Millions of red crabs invade streets amid annual migration on Australia’s Christmas Island
Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.
Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.
Florida photographer captures amazing shot of heron flying off with baby alligator in mouth
A Florida wildlife photographer captured an incredible picture of a great blue heron flying off with a baby alligator in its mouth while at the Orlando Wetlands Park on Sunday.
A Florida wildlife photographer captured an incredible picture of a great blue heron flying off with a baby alligator in its mouth while at the Orlando Wetlands Park on Sunday.
1 Florida property owner holding up massive dune restoration project, officials say
For years, the county has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild the dunes on a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of beach in that area. The county says more sand and a bigger beach will provide more protection.
For years, the county has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild the dunes on a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of beach in that area. The county says more sand and a bigger beach will provide more protection.
Sick sea turtle washed up by Nicole now recovering at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently caring for a turtle after they say rough waters from Tropical Storm Nicole washed him ashore in Holiday.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently caring for a turtle after they say rough waters from Tropical Storm Nicole washed him ashore in Holiday.
Are Florida's National Parks open after Hurricane Nicole, Ian?
Some of the national parks in Florida closed due to damage from Hurricane Nicole and Ian, here's a list of the parks that have reopened.
Some of the national parks in Florida closed due to damage from Hurricane Nicole and Ian, here's a list of the parks that have reopened.
Shocking video: 5-foot alligator found inside Burmese python in Florida
The video has racked up thousands of views on Instagram.
The video has racked up thousands of views on Instagram.
Watch: Large shark leaps onto fishing boat: ‘It was crazy!’
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
California swimmer survives shark attack off Pacific coast
A 50-year-old woman is being treated for puncture and laceration wounds after a shark bit her leg at a Southern California beach.
A 50-year-old woman is being treated for puncture and laceration wounds after a shark bit her leg at a Southern California beach.
Video: Tiger sharks help lead researchers to ‘world’s largest’ seagrass meadow
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
Man faces charges after video shows dog harassing endangered seal on Hawaii beach
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
We finally know why some people get more mosquito bites than others
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
Not from a horror film: When insects turn into ‘zombies’
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
Halloween trick-or-treating canceled in Wyandotte neighborhood due to cockroach infestation
The city is trying to exterminate the roaches but “it will take some time."
The city is trying to exterminate the roaches but “it will take some time."
Injured deer euthanized after breaking window, trashing North Carolina high school
The deer reportedly lost one of its antlers.
The deer reportedly lost one of its antlers.