Alligator chomps down on stingray at Florida park

In the clip, the gator is seen carrying the large stingray out of the water onto the shore – before he chomps away on his meal.

Alligator hunting hours in Florida could be expanded

Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission when it meets next month in Gainesville.

Earth Day 2022: How honey bees are helping the environment

Black Hammock Bee Farms in Oviedo says it rescues more than 500 honey bee colonies each year from extermination. The bees back to their rescue yard, “where they are given extra care and attention to make sure they survive the relocation.”

Learning how bees help the environment
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Earth Day is Friday and FOX 35 is celebrating all week long. FOX 35 meteorologist Allison Gargaro visited Black Hammock Bee Farms to learn more about how important bee colonies are for the environment

Officers rescue orphaned bear cub after car accident kills its entire family

As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.

Don't feed birds this spring!

The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota is asking people to not fill bird feeders or birdbaths to help stop the spread of bird flu this spring. 

Caught on camera: Dolphin attacks trainer at Miami Seaquarium

A dolphin attacking a trainer at a Florida aquarium was caught on video. The owner of the aquarium calls it all an accident.

Manatee feeding efforts could resume next winter

State and federal wildlife officials anticipate they might again have to provide lettuce to manatees gathering in Florida waters next winter. However, as manatees continue dying at a higher-than-normal pace, officials hope to stop the unique trial feeding program before it becomes a long-term solution or the sea cows become dependent on it.

Dolphins' playful social habits form bonds, but spread virus

While friendly close contact is essential to dolphin social bonds, sharing space and air can also quickly spread disease.

Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty

The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.

Alligator mating season underway in Florida

It's that time of year once again! Alligator mating season is upon us, and that typically means our official state reptiles are a bit more active, out looking for love.

Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.