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As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...
Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnakeMany people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and dark facial stri...
How to identify snake eggs in your gardenDiscovering snake eggs in your garden can be surprising. These eggs are soft and leathery, unlike bird eggs. They are usually found in clut...
8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...
Miami: Charter boat explodes near popular sandbar, 11 injured in Biscayne Bay incidentA charter boat exploded in Biscayne Bay near Miami. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Several people were injured and taken to hospit...
Why Alligators Are Slipping Into Florida Pools When No One’s WatchingFlorida residents are witnessing a surprising trend this spring. Alligators are entering residential swimming pools. This phenomenon is lin...
What are iguanas, and why are thousands of them falling from trees in 'freezing' Florida? Video goes viralA rare cold snap in Florida has caused green iguanas to become cold-stunned and fall from trees. This unusual event presents a unique oppor...
Florida wildlife officials urge public to report rare rainbow snake sightingsFlorida wildlife authorities are urging visitors and residents to report sightings of the rare rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma). With ...
Florida woman removes record breaking number of pythons, wins challenge with unbelievable prize moneyDuring the recent Florida Python Challenge, a record-breaking 294 invasive Burmese pythons were removed, according to state wildlife offici...
Meet Taylor Stanberry from Naples, who became the first woman ever to win Florida Python Challenge with 60 capturesTaylor Stanberry from Naples made history. She became the first woman to win the Florida Python Challenge. She captured 60 invasive Burmese...
Conservancy of Southwest Florida sets record with over 6,300 pounds of Burmese Pythons removed in landmark seasonThe Conservancy of Southwest Florida has removed a record 6,300 pounds of Burmese pythons this season, bringing their total to over 40,000 ...
Americans can now kill bears legally - Know in what situation, rules and whereAmerican residents in Florida can now legally kill the bears. However, Governor Ron DeSantis has laid a few rules and regulations. What doe...
Storm surge massively helps juvenile tarpon and snook; Here’s how baby fishes surviveThe events which bring exceptionally high water levels, serve as a lifeline for the newborn fish.
Annual python removal challenge 2022: Hundreds of snake hunters gather in FloridaOver 800 competitors will tramp through the Everglades of Florida for ten days to win thousands of dollars in prize money.
72-year-old woman gets stabbed by 100-pound sailfish in Florida. Check out detailsThe septuagenarian woman informed the officials that she was standing near the center console when she got stabbed in the groin by the sail...
- US panthers hit with mysterious disease
- Miami baseball star Fernandez was drunk, had cocaine in system at fatal crash
PEOPLE-FERNANDEZ:Miami baseball star Fernandez was drunk, had cocaine in system at fatal crash
- Hundreds of fish washing up dead on Florida beaches
US authorities are probing what could be killing hundreds of fish and other marine animals, including sharks and manatees, which in recent ...