Manatee mom recovering at ZooTampa after boat strike caused collapsed lung, leading to buoyancy issues
A manatee and her calf are recovering in ZooTampa’s critical care center after a boat strike that left the mother with a collapsed lung.
A manatee and her calf are recovering in ZooTampa’s critical care center after a boat strike that left the mother with a collapsed lung.
Watch: Tow truck hoists 400-pound gator captured in Texas neighborhood
Trappers had to use a tow truck to hoist a 10-foot, 400-pound alligator into the back of a pickup truck after capturing the massive reptile in a Texas neighborhood.
Trappers had to use a tow truck to hoist a 10-foot, 400-pound alligator into the back of a pickup truck after capturing the massive reptile in a Texas neighborhood.
Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
Baby dolphin rescued after becoming tangled in crab trap on Clearwater Beach nursed back to health
The baby dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach was nursed back to health. It first arrived at SeaWorld in critical condition, making the first 24 hours vital for its survival. However, without a pod or a mother, it would be dangerous to return it to the wild. So, it will live out its days at SeaWorld, where they have a dolphin nursery.
The baby dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach was nursed back to health. It first arrived at SeaWorld in critical condition, making the first 24 hours vital for its survival. However, without a pod or a mother, it would be dangerous to return it to the wild. So, it will live out its days at SeaWorld, where they have a dolphin nursery.
3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
Huge 8-foot alligator carries new hatchlings in Oklahoma: video
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
Strong redfish bite throughout Bay Area
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says he is seeing redfish schools in the back bay area. They are actively feeding right now.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says he is seeing redfish schools in the back bay area. They are actively feeding right now.
Over 25,000 invasive lionfish removed from Florida's waters during three-month state challenge
In three months, nearly 200 divers searched and removed thousands of lionfish from Florida's waters – 25,299 to be exact.
In three months, nearly 200 divers searched and removed thousands of lionfish from Florida's waters – 25,299 to be exact.
Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”
Rare butterfly rebounds in Florida after it was believed to be extinct
A rare butterfly that was previously believed to be extinct is returning to Florida. Experts say the Atala butterfly appears to be making a comeback because its host plant is becoming more popular in gardens and landscapes.
A rare butterfly that was previously believed to be extinct is returning to Florida. Experts say the Atala butterfly appears to be making a comeback because its host plant is becoming more popular in gardens and landscapes.
Australian man killed by kangaroo, first fatal attack in over 85 years
Police later shot, killed kangaroo after it prevented paramedics from reaching man.
Police later shot, killed kangaroo after it prevented paramedics from reaching man.
Woman finds raccoon hanging out in hammock outside her Pennsylvania home
Forget sleeping in a tree — one intrepid raccoon in Pennsylvania decided to make itself at home by lounging in a woman's hammock.
Forget sleeping in a tree — one intrepid raccoon in Pennsylvania decided to make itself at home by lounging in a woman's hammock.
Terra Ceia residents hope for change as more injured pelicans get stuck in rookery near Skyway Fishing Pier
More and more people near Terra Ceia are trying to rescue pelicans that end up getting stuck, many hanging from a rookery off Manatee County. They believe the birds are flying south from the Skyway Fishing Pier.
More and more people near Terra Ceia are trying to rescue pelicans that end up getting stuck, many hanging from a rookery off Manatee County. They believe the birds are flying south from the Skyway Fishing Pier.
Two rare orange lobsters delivered to Hudson seafood market find new home at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Twice a week, a Pasco County seafood markets get a shipment of lobster straight from Maine. Recently, they got not one, but two orange-colored lobsters. Now, the rare pair will be living out their days at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Twice a week, a Pasco County seafood markets get a shipment of lobster straight from Maine. Recently, they got not one, but two orange-colored lobsters. Now, the rare pair will be living out their days at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
If you dodge those storms, here?s what to expect while fishing in the Gulf
It may not be the greatest weekend for fishing, but if you can avoid the storms, there are some opportunities from redfish to amberjacks, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
It may not be the greatest weekend for fishing, but if you can avoid the storms, there are some opportunities from redfish to amberjacks, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
America's rarest snake found choked to death on giant centipede in Florida
The rim rock crowned snake is the rarest snake in North America, and was spotted for the first time in 4 years in the Florida Keys — but researchers say the reptile was found dead, and had apparently choked to death while trying to eat a giant centipede.
The rim rock crowned snake is the rarest snake in North America, and was spotted for the first time in 4 years in the Florida Keys — but researchers say the reptile was found dead, and had apparently choked to death while trying to eat a giant centipede.
'It's do or die': Man loses arm after surviving alligator attack at Lake Manatee
The man was alone and missing part of his arm after he was attacked by the gator at Lake Manatee and spent three days lost in the woods before finding help.
The man was alone and missing part of his arm after he was attacked by the gator at Lake Manatee and spent three days lost in the woods before finding help.
Sonar image appears to show '50-foot megalodon' shark near boat. This is what it really was
An incredible sonar image of what researchers thought was a 50-foot megalodon shark led them to believe the prehistoric beast of the seas had returned – until they realized what it really was.
An incredible sonar image of what researchers thought was a 50-foot megalodon shark led them to believe the prehistoric beast of the seas had returned – until they realized what it really was.
WATCH: Bears caught ‘dancing’ in driveway of Florida home in viral video
Two black bears were recently caught having the time of their lives outside a Florida home in Naples.
Two black bears were recently caught having the time of their lives outside a Florida home in Naples.
Police: Pennsylvania woman killed by bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas
Authorities say a 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas.
Authorities say a 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas.