Watch: Manatee swims behind alligator as pair peacefully co-exist at Myakka River State Park
A Florida photographer recently captured a unique moment between a manatee and an alligator as the pair peacefully swam together through the Myakka River.
A Florida photographer recently captured a unique moment between a manatee and an alligator as the pair peacefully swam together through the Myakka River.
PHOTO: Alligators appear to 'hug' at Florida preserve
Sometimes you just need a hug.
Sometimes you just need a hug.
Fishing line, hooks leading cause of brown pelican deaths, officials say
Fish hooks and line entanglements are just some factors driving the decline in the brown pelican population. Rescuers said it's grown to nearly a troubling level with human-created threats now the leading cause of death among Brown Pelicans.
Fish hooks and line entanglements are just some factors driving the decline in the brown pelican population. Rescuers said it's grown to nearly a troubling level with human-created threats now the leading cause of death among Brown Pelicans.
Man rushed to the hospital after being bitten by gator on Lake Thonotosassa, officials say
A man was rushed to a local trauma center in critical condition after being bitten by an alligator on Lake Thonotosassa.
A man was rushed to a local trauma center in critical condition after being bitten by an alligator on Lake Thonotosassa.
Pinellas deputies rescue lost sea turtle hatchlings found wandering at St. Pete Beach hotel property
Several Pinellas deputies came to the rescue of sea turtle hatchlings that had gotten lost while trying to find their way to the Gulf – and instead wandered onto the property of a St. Pete Beach hotel. They found baby sea turtles in the hotel pool, the bushes, the bathroom, and even the storm drain.
Several Pinellas deputies came to the rescue of sea turtle hatchlings that had gotten lost while trying to find their way to the Gulf – and instead wandered onto the property of a St. Pete Beach hotel. They found baby sea turtles in the hotel pool, the bushes, the bathroom, and even the storm drain.
Killer whales hunt 9-foot great white shark in drone video
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
Deputies: Man trying to burn spider sparks Utah wildfire
The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
Three shark attacks reported in Florida in less than a week
Despite there being three shark attacks in Florida in less than a week, experts say there's no need for concern. The chances of being bitten are extremely rare and are about 1 in 4 million.
Despite there being three shark attacks in Florida in less than a week, experts say there's no need for concern. The chances of being bitten are extremely rare and are about 1 in 4 million.
'Ghost gear' kills thousands of fish, marine animals each year
The problem isn’t unique to Tampa Bay. Ghost gear is found in waterways all over the globe and this week conservationists are hoping to shine a little light on the issue and inspire people to help clean up their local waterways.
The problem isn’t unique to Tampa Bay. Ghost gear is found in waterways all over the globe and this week conservationists are hoping to shine a little light on the issue and inspire people to help clean up their local waterways.
Tampa Bay tech tycoon turns his talents to protecting Florida's wildlife
Arnie Bellini started the company ConnectWise, which many call Tampa's Cinderella story of tech startups. Many of the employees became millionaires when Bellini sold the company to a Silicon Valley buyer in 2019. Now he's trying to bring that magic to Florida's wildlife.
Arnie Bellini started the company ConnectWise, which many call Tampa's Cinderella story of tech startups. Many of the employees became millionaires when Bellini sold the company to a Silicon Valley buyer in 2019. Now he's trying to bring that magic to Florida's wildlife.
Rare shark usually found in freezing Arctic waters spotted in Caribbean coral reef for the first time
A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters recently turned up in a coral reef off the coast of Belize — marking the first time a shark of its kind has been found in the western Caribbean.
A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters recently turned up in a coral reef off the coast of Belize — marking the first time a shark of its kind has been found in the western Caribbean.
Two people stung by stingrays at Daytona Beach over the weekend: Here's what to do if you're ever stung
Two people were taken to the hospital Sunday after being pierced by stingrays while in ankle-deep water in Daytona Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.
Two people were taken to the hospital Sunday after being pierced by stingrays while in ankle-deep water in Daytona Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.
Tiny albino gator hatches at Florida wildlife park
A rare albino alligator baby is the newest resident of a central Florida wildlife park. The owners of Wild Florida say the tiny gator is the only one that hatched out of nine eggs laid by its parents. An albino alligator's lack of skin pigmentation would make it an easy target for predators and therefore put it at risk in the wild.
A rare albino alligator baby is the newest resident of a central Florida wildlife park. The owners of Wild Florida say the tiny gator is the only one that hatched out of nine eggs laid by its parents. An albino alligator's lack of skin pigmentation would make it an easy target for predators and therefore put it at risk in the wild.
Florida butterfly garden is 6,400 square feet of natural beauty
In the heart of Florida, you'll reach a rainforest that is brimming with butterflies. In fact, you'll be surrounded by hundreds of them.
In the heart of Florida, you'll reach a rainforest that is brimming with butterflies. In fact, you'll be surrounded by hundreds of them.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
‘Get out of the water’: Sharks spotted swimming near Florida shore
Beachgoers in Jacksonville got more than a day of fun in the sun after sharks were spotted swimming in shallow water.
Beachgoers in Jacksonville got more than a day of fun in the sun after sharks were spotted swimming in shallow water.
Bay Area ‘shark guy’ hopes to turn fear into fascination
Just mentioning sharks brings to mind the heart-thumping theme to the movie "Jaws" for some people and even swimming at the beach during "Shark Week" can be stressful, but the Florida Aquarium’s ‘Shark Guy’ hopes to turn fear of the fish into fascination.
Just mentioning sharks brings to mind the heart-thumping theme to the movie "Jaws" for some people and even swimming at the beach during "Shark Week" can be stressful, but the Florida Aquarium’s ‘Shark Guy’ hopes to turn fear of the fish into fascination.
Fishing Report: July 29, 2022
Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says the new moon means we have strong currents. Water is flushing out of the bays, which means more bait inshore.
Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says the new moon means we have strong currents. Water is flushing out of the bays, which means more bait inshore.
Video captures 'endless river of bats' pouring from cave in Mexico
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
More than 50 sea turtles rescued after getting stranded due to artificial lights
A nest of baby sea turtles in Indian Shores got lost on their way to the ocean this week, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescued and returned 50 of them back to sea.
A nest of baby sea turtles in Indian Shores got lost on their way to the ocean this week, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescued and returned 50 of them back to sea.