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2024 FWC Lionfish challenge breaks records; 31,773 removed from Florida waters
Read full article: 2024 FWC Lionfish challenge breaks records; 31,773 removed from Florida watersThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's 2024 Lionfish challenge broke records, removing 1,785 pounds of the invasive fish from Florida’s waters.
VIDEO: ‘There are gators everywhere!’ Boaters take wrong turn into hundreds of alligators
Read full article: VIDEO: ‘There are gators everywhere!’ Boaters take wrong turn into hundreds of alligatorsMarty Welch and a companion were boating in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, when they suddenly came upon the congregation of gators.
Flooding increases the risk of running into a venomous snake in South Florida, expert says
Read full article: Flooding increases the risk of running into a venomous snake in South Florida, expert saysThe Pembroke Pines owners of two curious puppies are thankful their dogs are now thriving after taking bites to the face, by a cottonmouth water moccasin.
Florida Panthers capture sports world’s attention, but namesake big cats remain imperiled
Read full article: Florida Panthers capture sports world’s attention, but namesake big cats remain imperiledThe image of a fierce Florida panther is emblazoned on the uniforms of a sports team that’s capturing the attention of the world. But the real Florida panther is one of just two native cats in the entire state.
‘Scooby’ the sea turtle is on the mend, ready to be released back into the ocean
Read full article: ‘Scooby’ the sea turtle is on the mend, ready to be released back into the oceanA beloved sea turtle named "Scooby" is finally on the mend, after marine scientists at The Turtle Hospital in Marathon help save her.
Residents concerned after video shows wild hogs wreaking havoc in Broward neighborhood
Read full article: Residents concerned after video shows wild hogs wreaking havoc in Broward neighborhoodMiramar residents continue to raise concerns as wild hogs encroach into their neighborhoods, with videos flooding just a day after Local 10 reported on their recent invasion.
Vervet monkey escapes Central Florida sanctuary, could be headed to South Florida
Read full article: Vervet monkey escapes Central Florida sanctuary, could be headed to South FloridaA vervet monkey escaped from a sanctuary in Sumter County about a month ago and has been sighted in Clermont, according to the sanctuary’s founder.
Authorities are trying to help sperm whale beached off Florida’s Gulf Coast
Read full article: Authorities are trying to help sperm whale beached off Florida’s Gulf CoastAuthorities were seeking to assist a beached sperm whale stranded on a sandbar off Florida’s Gulf Coast on Sunday, but said conditions in the water were too dangerous for crews to safely approach and administer a sedative.
Multiple Great White Sharks just pinged off South Florida, conservation group reports
Read full article: Multiple Great White Sharks just pinged off South Florida, conservation group reportsAn 8-foot, 8-inch Great White Shark is now swimming off South Florida, making it the latest Great White to make the long journey south for the winter.
Nacho average bear: Florida mammal swipes $45 Taco Bell order from porch after Uber Eats delivery
Read full article: Nacho average bear: Florida mammal swipes $45 Taco Bell order from porch after Uber Eats deliveryA fast-food loving black bear stole a $45 Taco Bell order from the front porch of a home in the Orlando suburb of Longwood moments after the Uber Eats driver delivered it, an Orlando television station reported.
Have you seen the pink flamingos in the Florida Keys? Residents get rare sighting
Read full article: Have you seen the pink flamingos in the Florida Keys? Residents get rare sightingFor the last few weeks, people all over Florida have been treated to a rare sight: pink flamingos in the wild. The rose-colored birds have recently been spotted in the Everglades and hanging around in the Florida Keys.
Parts of Broward County under quarantine after return of invasive African land snail
Read full article: Parts of Broward County under quarantine after return of invasive African land snailThe Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ordered parts of Broward County to quarantine Tuesday after the snails were found in the Miramar area.
10-foot crocodile captured after wandering into Florida Keys swimming pool
Read full article: 10-foot crocodile captured after wandering into Florida Keys swimming poolA 10-foot-long American crocodile was captured early Sunday morning after it wandered into the swimming pool of a home in Plantation Key.
Local 10 Eco Hero team travels to Florida Wildlife Corridor
Read full article: Local 10 Eco Hero team travels to Florida Wildlife CorridorStretching from the Everglades to the Panhandle is land called the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and it's made up of national parks, state forests, waterways and ranches.
Bobcat and gator square off in wild Florida standoff that was caught on camera
Read full article: Bobcat and gator square off in wild Florida standoff that was caught on cameraA wildlife activist, who has rescued everything from eagles to hummingbirds, stumbled on a rare standoff that could only happen in wild Florida.
Nature photographer hears splash; sees alligator attacking another gator
Read full article: Nature photographer hears splash; sees alligator attacking another gatorA nature photographer had just finished taking pictures of nesting birds in Central Florida, when she happened on a very frightening scene.
2 large, female pythons and dozens of eggs found in Big Cypress National Preserve
Read full article: 2 large, female pythons and dozens of eggs found in Big Cypress National PreserveA Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer and a python contractor in Collier County uncovered quite a catch.
You have to see these albino alligators born at a Florida zoo
Read full article: You have to see these albino alligators born at a Florida zooNews of baby alligators being hatched at a Florida zoo isn’t exactly groundbreaking news, but these particular hatchlings share a very unique and rare feature: the babies are albino.
Wild Florida: Massive gator perplexes golf players in Melbourne
Read full article: Wild Florida: Massive gator perplexes golf players in MelbournePEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Golfers were absolutely perplexed when a 10-foot alligator took a stroll across the Duran Golf Club on Thursday in Melbourne. Here is another Wild Florida just in time for Halloween:
This drive-thru safari just might be the best way to remedy pandemic boredom
Read full article: This drive-thru safari just might be the best way to remedy pandemic boredomAt Wild Florida, you become the safari guide as you drive your car alongside animals you only saw in a book or on Nat Geo. Not to mention, visiting Wild Florida is also a great way to spruce up your wildlife photography skills. Check it out for yourself:Full Screen 1 / 14 Wild Florida Safari (Photo: Tom Metevia)After your two-mile trek through “regions unknown,” you may need to stretch your legs. If you’re not ready to leave and you still have a thirst for adventure, head over to Wild Florida’s Gator Park. Keep in mind that face coverings are required inside the Gator Park and at the giraffe feeding platform.