California man arrested with live alligator in his car
As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.
As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.
Cold-stunned gator with fish in mouth stops mid-snack at Myakka State Park
Only in Florida does a cold-blooded predator get too cold to eat. A massive, apparently cold-stunned alligator caught a large snook at Myakka State Park over the weekend, but appeared to freeze mid-snack.
Only in Florida does a cold-blooded predator get too cold to eat. A massive, apparently cold-stunned alligator caught a large snook at Myakka State Park over the weekend, but appeared to freeze mid-snack.
Hunter kills 900-pound alligator blamed in disappearance of livestock near Florida lake
A professional hunter said he killed the culprit responsible for the sudden disappearance of livestock on a South Florida property: a massive alligator over 13 feet long and weighing in at a hulking 905 pounds.
A professional hunter said he killed the culprit responsible for the sudden disappearance of livestock on a South Florida property: a massive alligator over 13 feet long and weighing in at a hulking 905 pounds.
Florida police block 12-foot alligator from walking across highway
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Hungry gator nabs food 'to go,' takes stroll across Florida golf course
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
FWC officer finds two alligators hanging from SUV window at Hardee County accident scene
FWC officers responded to a report of a bizarre car accident involving "two people and two alligators." When officers arrived, they found the two gators hanging from the window of an SUV that had been involved in a crash.
FWC officers responded to a report of a bizarre car accident involving "two people and two alligators." When officers arrived, they found the two gators hanging from the window of an SUV that had been involved in a crash.
Florida proposes 24-hour-a-day alligator hunting
In Florida, hunters can only harvest alligators at night -- but that could soon change. FWC is proposing adding daytime hours to the hunt, which would open up the hunting time frame to 24 hours a day.
In Florida, hunters can only harvest alligators at night -- but that could soon change. FWC is proposing adding daytime hours to the hunt, which would open up the hunting time frame to 24 hours a day.
Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
American crocodile takes up residence at Florida golf course
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
Alligator on leash walked by police officers in North Carolina
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
Florida woman spots alligator in clouds
"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.
"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.
Alligator gar caught in Kansas for the first time ever
Biologists are studying how the fish could have ended up in one of the state's rivers
Biologists are studying how the fish could have ended up in one of the state's rivers
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
WATCH: Alligator rushes out of water, steals Florida boy's fish and pole
No one was injured and the alligator swam away with a full tummy of fish.
No one was injured and the alligator swam away with a full tummy of fish.
Alligator attacks homeless woman in South St. Pete, police say
Police said a "large" alligator injured a homeless woman this morning after she fell into a St. Petersburg canal. Trappers now believe they have captured the gator.
Police said a "large" alligator injured a homeless woman this morning after she fell into a St. Petersburg canal. Trappers now believe they have captured the gator.
Video shows massive alligator eating other gator whole in South Carolina
A viral video shows a massive alligator scarfing down another gator in South Carolina.
A viral video shows a massive alligator scarfing down another gator in South Carolina.
Florida man uses trash bin to catch alligator
A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin.
A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin.
Florida officer photobombed by 'smiling' alligator stuck in sewer
Police say the gator most likely found his way into the sewer drain and got himself stuck pretty good.
Police say the gator most likely found his way into the sewer drain and got himself stuck pretty good.
Florida woman, 74, injured while rescuing pet dog during gator attack
The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.
The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.