Wildlife officials hope to double rescue, rehabilitation capacity for manatees before winter return
After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.
After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.
Wildlife officials urge public to report long-tailed weasel sightings in Florida
Reported sightings of long-tailed weasels have gone down drastically in the last two decades in the state, and the Florida wildlife officials want to change that.
Reported sightings of long-tailed weasels have gone down drastically in the last two decades in the state, and the Florida wildlife officials want to change that.
Florida Panther spotted on security cameras roaming Polk County backyard
A backyard security camera in Polk County captured footage of a Florida panther walking through the neighborhood.
A backyard security camera in Polk County captured footage of a Florida panther walking through the neighborhood.
Men arrested for illegal use of gill net to catch baby dolphin, redfish, snook, and bonnethead sharks
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.
ZooTampa cares for endangered Florida panther kittens whose mom died of neurological disorder
A pair of recently-rescued Florida panther kittens pounce and play with their favorite toy at ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
A pair of recently-rescued Florida panther kittens pounce and play with their favorite toy at ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.