Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
Friday fishing report: Dec. 27, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says with a new moon coming up on Monday, areas near artificial light sources will become prime places for fishing.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Burt, saltwater reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at over 90 years old
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Friday fishing report: Dec. 20, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says nicer weather and a new moon means things should be picking up as we head into next week as the atmosphere stabilizes and the current gets stronger.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
Monkey sightings in Florida town prompt police to issue dire warning
Residents in one Florida town are on the lookout for monkeys roaming the streets.
Hurricanes Helene, Milton may have spread dangerous invasive species across Southeast
As the Southeast recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, experts warn that floodwaters from the systems may have accelerated the spread of invasive species, which can be detrimental to local populations of plants and wildlife.
Florida alligator trapper finds gator with snare trap embedded in its snout: 'Terrible'
A young alligator got a second lease on life after a Florida trapper hired to remove it from a St. Augustine neighborhood noticed it was in need of some help. Turns out, it had a snare penetrating through its upper jaw.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Video: 12 old-stunned turtles warm up in Clearwater
A dozen Kemp’s Ridley turtles are recovering at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after being stunned by the frigid waters of New England.
Friday Fishing report: Dec. 13, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish are active with a full moon coming up Sunday. Inshore, redfish are active throughout the entire region, while live shrimp and flounder are also good bets this time of year. Nearshore, hogfish are the ?center point.? Offshore, red snapper are biting well.
Video: Blind dog finds blind python in Florida Everglades: ‘Another notch on her belt’
Whoever said a blind dog can hunt has never met Helen. Not only can she hunt, but she recently found a blind python in the Florida Everglades.
Video: 2 dolphins stranded in shallow water lagoon for weeks rescued in Florida
Two dolphins are back where they belong after being trapped in a shallow lagoon, deep in a mangrove maze for weeks.
Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.
Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Friday Fishing report: Dec. 6, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fishing is ?stellar? this time of year with fronts moving through the Tampa Bay area, leading to extra activity. Inshore, snook are on the move to the back and upper bay waters, along with redfish, shrimp and trout. Nearshore, hogfish are active. Offshore, the red snapper bite is good between fronts.
World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74 years old
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Friday Fishing report: Nov. 29, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the new moon is bringing lots of moving water and fish activity. Inshore, trout are on the move to the back bay and upper bay, while flounder are also active. Nearshore, hogfish are active as the cold front moves into Florida, along with mangrove snapper. Offshore, red snapper is back open for everyone.