ZooTampa: Manatees are starving in Florida, but you shouldn’t feed them in the wild
Most manatee deaths in Florida this year are due to starvation, but experts do not want you taking matters into your own hands and feeding them in the wild. It will likely make them dependent on humans for food.
Most manatee deaths in Florida this year are due to starvation, but experts do not want you taking matters into your own hands and feeding them in the wild. It will likely make them dependent on humans for food.
Group asks public to help change offensive name of moth
Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.
Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.
Florida Python Challenge underway to raise awareness about nonnative species
Python hunters from all over are in Florida this week, combing through more than a million and a half acres of Everglades to catch the invasive snakes during the Florida Python Challenge. They’re competing for $10,000 in grand prize money for the most pythons caught.
Python hunters from all over are in Florida this week, combing through more than a million and a half acres of Everglades to catch the invasive snakes during the Florida Python Challenge. They’re competing for $10,000 in grand prize money for the most pythons caught.
Perseids meteor shower to dazzle in July, August — here’s how to watch
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to August 24. Here’s how to watch.
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to August 24. Here’s how to watch.
Mars, Venus, moon appear close together in planetary conjunction
Skywatchers will have another chance to view Mars, Venus and the young moon in the same field of view Tuesday evening.
Skywatchers will have another chance to view Mars, Venus and the young moon in the same field of view Tuesday evening.
35,000 fish dropped from airplane to restock remote Utah lake
More than 35,000 fish were dropped from an airplane into a remote Utah lake in a video released by Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources.
More than 35,000 fish were dropped from an airplane into a remote Utah lake in a video released by Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources.
Paddleboarders have close encounter with orcas off Washington coast
While paddling off the coast of Washington, a woman got up close and personal with some orcas.
While paddling off the coast of Washington, a woman got up close and personal with some orcas.
Video shows teen's golf ball being struck by lightning at Top Golf
Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Wildlife experts grapple with 'disturbing' rate of manatee deaths
2021 is a little more than halfway over, but it’s already the deadliest year on record for Florida’s manatees.
2021 is a little more than halfway over, but it’s already the deadliest year on record for Florida’s manatees.
Swim with manatees in Crystal River
Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Tour companies at King's Bay in Crystal River make the activity possible year-round.
Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Tour companies at King's Bay in Crystal River make the activity possible year-round.
Blue Origin reveals Jeff Bezos flight details
Jeff Bezos' July 20th flight will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Jeff Bezos' July 20th flight will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Giant pandas no longer endangered but still vulnerable, China says
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Virgin Galactic giving away two free seats on 2022 spaceflight
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson, 5 others into space
Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.
Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.
Florida shatters annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off coast of Florida
The SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida south of Tallahassee on Friday night.
The SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida south of Tallahassee on Friday night.
Great Florida Bigfoot Conference brings believers to Lakeland
Ryan Golembeske believes Florida is one of the best places to have a Bigfoot experience. The avid Bigfoot researcher will be emceeing the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Lakeland this Saturday.
Ryan Golembeske believes Florida is one of the best places to have a Bigfoot experience. The avid Bigfoot researcher will be emceeing the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Lakeland this Saturday.
See alligators and other wildlife from the safety of your canoe on the Hillsborough River
It's one of the most uniquely Florida experiences around: Canoe and kayak tours on the Hillsborough River give you the chance to see everything from alligators to birds, just a few minutes from downtown Tampa.
It's one of the most uniquely Florida experiences around: Canoe and kayak tours on the Hillsborough River give you the chance to see everything from alligators to birds, just a few minutes from downtown Tampa.
Florida Python Challenge kicks off again, with $10,000 on the line
An annual hunt started Friday to try to reduce the number of Burmese pythons that threaten native wildlife in the Everglades.
An annual hunt started Friday to try to reduce the number of Burmese pythons that threaten native wildlife in the Everglades.
Venice is 'Shark Tooth Capital of the World'
Every year hundreds of thousands of treasure hunters flock to the beaches around the city of Venice in Sarasota County. But it’s not gold they seek; it’s fossilized sharks’ teeth.
Every year hundreds of thousands of treasure hunters flock to the beaches around the city of Venice in Sarasota County. But it’s not gold they seek; it’s fossilized sharks’ teeth.