These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.

Florida firefighters rescue eagle impaled by lightning rod

An eagle is recovering after being impaled by a lightning rod on top of a radio tower at a Florida elementary school. 

Manatee relative among 700 new species now facing extinction

The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.

How is red tide impacting the fishing industry in Tampa Bay?
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Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina gives an idea of what has been happening inshore, near shore and offshore when it comes to red tide.

2-year-old panther killed in vehicle crash on Hillsborough County road

A 2-year-old Florida panther died after being hit by a vehicle in rural Hillsborough County, and, so far, deadly crashes have been the cause for all but two panthers in 2022. However, panther sightings are rare in the county, where it's been at least eight years since one has been found dead.

Thousands of ‘nuisance alligators’ killed each year

If a trapper catches an alligator smaller than 4 feet, they can release it. But if it is larger than 4 feet, the trapper can either kill the gator or sell it to an alligator farm, animal exhibit or zoo, Sapp said.

Sheepshead become ?aggressive? during cooler weather
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Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina said there are calming conditions and beautiful weather, but what is really going to setup the hot bite action is the upcoming full moon. Inshore, the cooling trend is causing the sheepshead to bite.

Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters

State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.

Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast

While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.

Where was Captain Dylan Hubbard for this week's Good Catch fishing report?
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That's not Hubbard's Marine in John's Pass behind Captain Dylan Hubbard. He may be on vacation, but he's always keeping an eye on what's biting around Tampa Bay!

Alaska firefighters rescue baby moose trapped inside home

Authorities were able to tranquilize the moose, and six firefighters helped carry it out on a stretcher intended for a large human.

Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts

According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.

Photo captures moment rare Florida pine snake devours cottontail

Florida biologists were working in the Ocala National Forest when they came across a sight they were not expecting to see: a rare Florida pine snake swallowing a rabbit.