Eagle-eyed volunteers help our national symbol soar
Florida has the country's largest bald eagle population outside of Alaska. But our state also has one of the highest rates of development, which can be problematic for our national symbol.
Florida has the country's largest bald eagle population outside of Alaska. But our state also has one of the highest rates of development, which can be problematic for our national symbol.
Once farmland, Perico Preserve now perfect home for once-homeless gopher tortoises
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
The gopher tortoise burrows are not hard to spot at Perico Preserve in Manatee County.
Fishing Report: February 7, 2020
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Coyote euthanized after it was rescued from water at Port of Miami
An unusual animal rescue took place at a Florida dock where a coyote was rescued -- but later euthanized, officials said.
An unusual animal rescue took place at a Florida dock where a coyote was rescued -- but later euthanized, officials said.
Super-sized funnel-web spider named 'Dwayne The Rock Johnson' to 'save lives' in Australia
A “giant” funnel-web that was brought to the Australian Reptile Park on the New South Wales Central Coast, will play a role in the facility’s antivenom program to help save the lives of people bitten by the deadly spider.
A “giant” funnel-web that was brought to the Australian Reptile Park on the New South Wales Central Coast, will play a role in the facility’s antivenom program to help save the lives of people bitten by the deadly spider.
Fishing Report: January 31, 2020
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Group of Tibetan monks help release sea turtle in Florida Keys
Visiting Tibetan monks helped release a rehabilitated sea turtle in the Florida Keys Thursday.
Visiting Tibetan monks helped release a rehabilitated sea turtle in the Florida Keys Thursday.
Shop staff rush to shoo hungry deer from Florida store
Staff at a Walgreens outlet in Florida had to shoo a Key deer from the store after the stray animal made a beeline for the food.
Staff at a Walgreens outlet in Florida had to shoo a Key deer from the store after the stray animal made a beeline for the food.
1-year-old Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle
An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle.
An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle.
More manatees were killed by Florida boaters in 2019 than ever before
The manatee exhibit is a popular one at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. As a patient observer, it's common to see young children exclaiming with joy and sprinting toward the observatory windows with their parents being pulled along in tow. When visitors peer through the glass, they're greeted by the whiskered faces and beady eyes of the "cows of the sea" -- a staple of Florida's waterways.
The manatee exhibit is a popular one at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. As a patient observer, it's common to see young children exclaiming with joy and sprinting toward the observatory windows with their parents being pulled along in tow. When visitors peer through the glass, they're greeted by the whiskered faces and beady eyes of the "cows of the sea" -- a staple of Florida's waterways.
After Python Bowl success, 'Wildman' stresses importance of python hunt
Eighty pythons were captured in this year's 'Python Bowl,' five by Dusty Crum's team. They took second place for the heaviest python, but their real reward comes from helping Florida's native wildlife.
Eighty pythons were captured in this year's 'Python Bowl,' five by Dusty Crum's team. They took second place for the heaviest python, but their real reward comes from helping Florida's native wildlife.
Despite prison sentence for man who plotted her death, Big Cat Rescue CEO still 'looking over my shoulder'
The man who calls himself "Joe Exotic" is going to prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill an animal activist in the Bay Area.
The man who calls himself "Joe Exotic" is going to prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill an animal activist in the Bay Area.
Oklahoma zookeeper sentenced in murder-for-hire plot
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma zookeeper and one-time candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma zookeeper and one-time candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
Pesky iguanas cost West Palm Beach $1.8 million in emergency repairs
Invasive iguanas burrowing into the soft dirt around an aging dam cost a Florida city $1.8 million in emergency repairs.
Invasive iguanas burrowing into the soft dirt around an aging dam cost a Florida city $1.8 million in emergency repairs.
Starving lions in Sudan park prompt worldwide campaign to save them
After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.
After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.
Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Hiss from a rose: Bronx Zoo lets you name a roach after loved one (or unloved one) for Valentine’s Day
A zoo in New York is hoping you’ll show someone you love them or loathe them by naming a cockroach in their honor on Valentine’s Day.
A zoo in New York is hoping you’ll show someone you love them or loathe them by naming a cockroach in their honor on Valentine’s Day.
Fishing Report: January 17, 2020
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Deer caught shedding antlers in 'spectacular and unique' camera footage
Video from a trail camera in Vermont shows a deer shedding its antlers in the middle of the night.
Video from a trail camera in Vermont shows a deer shedding its antlers in the middle of the night.
6-year-old boy creates clay koalas to raise money for Australian animals affected by wildfires
A 6-year-old boy in Massachusetts is doing his part to help save animals affected by the devastating wildfires in Australia.
A 6-year-old boy in Massachusetts is doing his part to help save animals affected by the devastating wildfires in Australia.