Southeast Asia is home to the Burmese python, but the largest one in the world was caught near Naples, Florida, Tuesday night by two hunters.
Author: Chad Gillis, Fort Myers News-Press
Did sharks leave Florida waters during Ian? Experts discuss hurricanes’ impact on wildlife
Sharks may have left the area before Ian made landfall. Others, like manatees, may have been stranded as Ian pulled water from rivers and bays.
Florida manatees are dying in droves this year. Experts blame poor water quality, starvation
Florida has recorded more manatee deaths this year than the first two months of 2019 and 2020 combined. Experts point to starvation and bad water.
Florida dolphin killings: $20K reward offered after shootings
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offered a reward for information leading to an arrest after dolphins were found shot.
Scientists think toxic algae may be to blame for Florida’s stumbling panthers, bobcats
Florida’s fish and wildlife agency has confirmed that one panther and one bobcat have shown positive results for neurological damage.
In rare photo, crocodile suns itself with alligator at Florida golf course
The female crocodile, who the golf course maintenance team named “Fred,” was once spotted resting on an alligator’s tale at Sanibel Island Golf Club.