Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'
Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.
Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.
Georgia deputies called to capture 'monkeys on the loose'
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office said deputies and state wildlife rangers were out this weekend working to wrangle some primates that got loose.
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office said deputies and state wildlife rangers were out this weekend working to wrangle some primates that got loose.
Alligator with missing leg spotted in Louisiana park
Much of the alligator's right front leg was missing below its shoulder bone.
Much of the alligator's right front leg was missing below its shoulder bone.
2 grizzly bears euthanized in small town after getting used to eating human food
Wildlife officials said the bears in a small Idaho town became used to looking for human food sources.
Wildlife officials said the bears in a small Idaho town became used to looking for human food sources.
Black bear charges into Wisconsin home, attacks couple
A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.
A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.
‘They were out here to die’: Trapped animals get relief 5 weeks after crews drained retention pond
Workers at the Boot Ranch shopping center in Palm Harbor are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing a nearby retention pond filled with water once again.
Workers at the Boot Ranch shopping center in Palm Harbor are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing a nearby retention pond filled with water once again.
Florida wildlife officials help panther reunite with 4-month-old kitten
A 4-month-old panther was found wandering alone, and Florida wildlife officials made several attempts – including using towels with the kitten's scent – to find its mother. It worked and it was all captured on camera.
A 4-month-old panther was found wandering alone, and Florida wildlife officials made several attempts – including using towels with the kitten's scent – to find its mother. It worked and it was all captured on camera.
How will this weekend's storm impact fishing?
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says anglers are looking forward to the summertime patterns. Inshore, snook are starting to pack the passes.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says anglers are looking forward to the summertime patterns. Inshore, snook are starting to pack the passes.
Unwelcome alligator shows up in Plant City backyard as mating season gets underway
A Plant City woman recently had an unwelcome visitor when an 8-foot alligator showed up in her backyard.
A Plant City woman recently had an unwelcome visitor when an 8-foot alligator showed up in her backyard.
FDOT constructing wildlife underpass along I-4 to protect animals in Polk County
A wildlife underpass is being built in Polk County. The crossing beneath I-4 will reconnect wilderness that was bisected in the 1970s, allowing animals to safely access the protected lands on both sides of the interstate.
A wildlife underpass is being built in Polk County. The crossing beneath I-4 will reconnect wilderness that was bisected in the 1970s, allowing animals to safely access the protected lands on both sides of the interstate.
Sarasota deputies help wrangle 3 alligators in one spot
It's not all that unusual to spot a gator in Florida, especially with alligator mating season underway. But it's not every day you see three gators on the road all at once.
It's not all that unusual to spot a gator in Florida, especially with alligator mating season underway. But it's not every day you see three gators on the road all at once.
'Check your pool before diving': 10-foot gator takes a dip in Florida family's pool
A Florida family woke up to loud noises from their lanai area. When they went to investigate, they discovered a 550-pound gator floating in their pool.
A Florida family woke up to loud noises from their lanai area. When they went to investigate, they discovered a 550-pound gator floating in their pool.
Young Florida panthers killed in car crashes, bringing total number of deaths to 14 in 2022
Florida wildlife officials reported more endangered panther deaths. So far this year, they report 14 panther deaths and all are attributed to fatal vehicle collisions.
Florida wildlife officials reported more endangered panther deaths. So far this year, they report 14 panther deaths and all are attributed to fatal vehicle collisions.
Large alligator blocks door to Central Florida elementary school
The gator was safely removed and brought to a body of water where it swam away.
The gator was safely removed and brought to a body of water where it swam away.
Apollo Beach charter school students first to spot sick sperm whale in Florida Keys
While down in the Florida Keys for a biology field trip, honors students from the Waterset Charter School spotted a young sperm whale swimming alone in shallow water. Their teacher knew something wasn't right.
While down in the Florida Keys for a biology field trip, honors students from the Waterset Charter School spotted a young sperm whale swimming alone in shallow water. Their teacher knew something wasn't right.
Dramatic water flow from lunar eclipse means good fishing
This weekend's total lunar eclipse adds lots of water flow, which adds to clear water, low waves, and warm temperatures for great redfish, snook, plentiful sharks. Pompano are an added bonus.
This weekend's total lunar eclipse adds lots of water flow, which adds to clear water, low waves, and warm temperatures for great redfish, snook, plentiful sharks. Pompano are an added bonus.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
Watch: Massive gator blocks Odessa home's front door
An alligator was found guarding the front porch of a home in Odessa on Wednesday.
An alligator was found guarding the front porch of a home in Odessa on Wednesday.
FWC investigating report of alligator attacking dog in The Villages
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a report that an alligator attacked a man's dog and pulled it into a pond in Sumter County.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a report that an alligator attacked a man's dog and pulled it into a pond in Sumter County.
Tampa Bay rescue centers see influx of baby bird rescue phone calls
Many animal rescue centers across Tampa Bay are being inundated with baby bird rescue phone calls. People are finding baby birds on the ground not knowing what to do and end up calling rescue centers.
Many animal rescue centers across Tampa Bay are being inundated with baby bird rescue phone calls. People are finding baby birds on the ground not knowing what to do and end up calling rescue centers.