Risky human behavior behind 96% of alligator bites: Study
More gator interactions are expected this time of year, with it being mating season. Sometimes, however, gators look for love in all the wrong places.
More gator interactions are expected this time of year, with it being mating season. Sometimes, however, gators look for love in all the wrong places.
Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
Elephants react to San Diego earthquake, swarm around young
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
Sea turtle patrols begin on Anna Maria Island ahead of nesting season
With sea turtle nesting season about to pick up, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring is officially kicking off its annual turtle patrols.
With sea turtle nesting season about to pick up, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring is officially kicking off its annual turtle patrols.
Cut the head off this invasive python-looking fish if you see it, conservationists say
The fish can also breathe air, allowing them to survive for several days out of water if their skin stays moist.
The fish can also breathe air, allowing them to survive for several days out of water if their skin stays moist.
Friday fishing report: April 11, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says conditions on the water are looking better with a full moon coming up on Sunday, along with calmer weather for the second half of the weekend into next week.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says conditions on the water are looking better with a full moon coming up on Sunday, along with calmer weather for the second half of the weekend into next week.
Adell homers twice in fifth inning, Trout and Ward each go deep twice as Angels rout Rays 11-1
Jo Adell became the third player in Angels history to homer twice in the same inning, Mike Trout and Taylor Ward also homered twice and Los Angeles routed the Tampa Bay Rays 11-1 on Thursday.
Jo Adell became the third player in Angels history to homer twice in the same inning, Mike Trout and Taylor Ward also homered twice and Los Angeles routed the Tampa Bay Rays 11-1 on Thursday.
'What the Hell?': Family and pet dog frightened by bald eagle’s visit
The unusual moment was captured on video by one of the homeowners.
The unusual moment was captured on video by one of the homeowners.
Fishermen, rescuers race to save dolphin trapped in fishing line spotted in Indian River Lagoon
Efforts are ramping up to save a dolphin in distress swimming in the Indian River Lagoon. Its tail is wrapped up in fishing line, and people are worried time is running out to save the animal.
Efforts are ramping up to save a dolphin in distress swimming in the Indian River Lagoon. Its tail is wrapped up in fishing line, and people are worried time is running out to save the animal.
Watch: Massive 5,000-pound sunfish dwarfs diver off Mexico coast
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
Alligator mating season starts soon: Here are tips to stay safe
Love is in the air and alligators are on the move as they begin seeking a suitable significant other for the upcoming mating season.
Love is in the air and alligators are on the move as they begin seeking a suitable significant other for the upcoming mating season.
Watch: Divers’ close whale encounter after spectacular breach
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Tampa International Airport discusses potential tree removal near runway due to wildlife strikes
Tampa International Airport (TPA) officials discussed potentially removing trees and forested area near the airport’s runway because of wildlife strikes.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) officials discussed potentially removing trees and forested area near the airport’s runway because of wildlife strikes.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
Friday fishing report: April 4, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will be slow through the weekend, but they should speed up next week ahead of a full moon on Sunday, April 13.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will be slow through the weekend, but they should speed up next week ahead of a full moon on Sunday, April 13.
Florida wildlife leaders weighing state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of virtual public meetings this week, as it asks for feedback about the state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of virtual public meetings this week, as it asks for feedback about the state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade.
Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
Friday fishing report: March 28, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant species like sheepshead, trout and redfish are biting well inshore. Hogfish, lane snapper, mangrove snapper and red grouper are active nearshore while big red grouper triggerfish are among the best catches offshore.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant species like sheepshead, trout and redfish are biting well inshore. Hogfish, lane snapper, mangrove snapper and red grouper are active nearshore while big red grouper triggerfish are among the best catches offshore.
Florida angler attempts to save great blue heron ensnared in fishing line
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.