Alligator wolfs down python in Florida park
An alligator was caught on camera devouring a python at the Everglades, and the woman who shot the video said it was "something very special." (Video: Alison Joslyn via Storyful)
An alligator was caught on camera devouring a python at the Everglades, and the woman who shot the video said it was "something very special." (Video: Alison Joslyn via Storyful)
Artificial reef to be built off Brevard County
An artificial reef will be constructed about 15 miles off the coast of Brevard County. Approximately 800 tons of cement will be dropped nearly 80 feet in the ocean.
An artificial reef will be constructed about 15 miles off the coast of Brevard County. Approximately 800 tons of cement will be dropped nearly 80 feet in the ocean.
'Jawlene' to meet the public at Gatorland
'Jawlene' is getting ready to make her public debut at Gatorland.
'Jawlene' is getting ready to make her public debut at Gatorland.
How Florida Black bears spend the winter
Brevard Zoo answers the age old question - do Black bears hibernate in the winter?
Brevard Zoo answers the age old question - do Black bears hibernate in the winter?
Bill would make it legal to kill bears
A bill that will be discussed in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday would allow people to shoot bears on their property if it's in self-defense. However, bear advocates plan to travel to Tallahassee to voice their opposition.
A bill that will be discussed in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday would allow people to shoot bears on their property if it's in self-defense. However, bear advocates plan to travel to Tallahassee to voice their opposition.
Bear knocks over reindeer decorations
A bear knocked over reindeer Christmas decorations before taking off with one of them
A bear knocked over reindeer Christmas decorations before taking off with one of them
5 alligators found in Florida man's bathtub
A man from Saint Cloud has found himself in hot water after officers discovered he was keeping five alligators in a bathtub at his home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A man from Saint Cloud has found himself in hot water after officers discovered he was keeping five alligators in a bathtub at his home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida man found with baby gators in tub
A Florida man was cited after FWC was tipped off about someone keeping five gators in their St. Cloud home. The gators were safely returned to Lake Tahoe.
A Florida man was cited after FWC was tipped off about someone keeping five gators in their St. Cloud home. The gators were safely returned to Lake Tahoe.
What is a kinkajou?
Here's what you need to know about kinkajous, a small animal that lives in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, according to the San Diego Zoo.
Here's what you need to know about kinkajous, a small animal that lives in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, according to the San Diego Zoo.
Photographer recalls photos of girl bit by gator
Florida photographer Julie White said she was with her husband at Alexander Springs taking photos when they noticed an alligator in the water, and then noticed a woman with blood on her face. Turns out, that woman had been attacked by a 9-foot alligator while snorkeling. While she didn't witness the attack itself, Julie said they saw the alligator swimming towards other people. That's when she put down her camera and began to warn then.
Florida photographer Julie White said she was with her husband at Alexander Springs taking photos when they noticed an alligator in the water, and then noticed a woman with blood on her face. Turns out, that woman had been attacked by a 9-foot alligator while snorkeling. While she didn't witness the attack itself, Julie said they saw the alligator swimming towards other people. That's when she put down her camera and began to warn then.
Florida's second-heaviest python taken down
How many guys does it take to wrangle Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python? Five, apparently. Mike Elfenbein was one of those guys who experienced a "surreal" and "lucky" take-down at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida over the weekend. Elfenbein, his son Cole and three other guys they had just met were in the area just lookin' for pythons. The species of python they caught are not native to Florida and are considered invasive due to their impacts to native wildlife, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
How many guys does it take to wrangle Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python? Five, apparently. Mike Elfenbein was one of those guys who experienced a "surreal" and "lucky" take-down at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida over the weekend. Elfenbein, his son Cole and three other guys they had just met were in the area just lookin' for pythons. The species of python they caught are not native to Florida and are considered invasive due to their impacts to native wildlife, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The most polite bear trick-or-treating in Florida
Zac Lee, who lives in Navarre in the Florida Panhandle, had an unexpected trick-or-treater on Halloween -- a group of black bears. But there was one who was the most polite -- sniffing around the candy bowl left outside and seemingly taking a single piece of candy.
Zac Lee, who lives in Navarre in the Florida Panhandle, had an unexpected trick-or-treater on Halloween -- a group of black bears. But there was one who was the most polite -- sniffing around the candy bowl left outside and seemingly taking a single piece of candy.
Bobcats on the prowl in DeBary neighborhood
Bobcats are on the prowl in Central Florida. Residents in one DeBary neighborhood are on edge after they said the bobcats are preying on their pets.
Bobcats are on the prowl in Central Florida. Residents in one DeBary neighborhood are on edge after they said the bobcats are preying on their pets.
12-foot, 80-pound python found in Central Florida
A massive, 12-foot python was found in South Brevard County by two women who were on a gator hunt
A massive, 12-foot python was found in South Brevard County by two women who were on a gator hunt
Bears wreak havoc on Leesburg home
A family in Leesburg is dealing with a bear problem. Over the past four years, bears have broken into their home several times -- sometimes even as often as every other night.
A family in Leesburg is dealing with a bear problem. Over the past four years, bears have broken into their home several times -- sometimes even as often as every other night.
New video shows bear rescue at Magic Kingdom
New video has been released of the adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom last month that forced more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close.
New video has been released of the adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom last month that forced more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close.
Big bear spotted in Lake Mary neighborhood
A big black bear was spotted in a Lake Mary neighborhood over the weekend.
A big black bear was spotted in a Lake Mary neighborhood over the weekend.
Jawlene, the jawless alligator, getting stronger
"Jawlene," the young alligator found without the upper part of her jaw, is getting stronger and adapting to her new home at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. Savannah Boan, Jawlene's primary caretaker, provides an update on Jawlene's weight, health, and her possible future.
"Jawlene," the young alligator found without the upper part of her jaw, is getting stronger and adapting to her new home at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. Savannah Boan, Jawlene's primary caretaker, provides an update on Jawlene's weight, health, and her possible future.
Deer disrupts Wisconsin Noodles & Company
People gathered for lunch at a Noodles & Company restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Oct. 24 had an experience they will not soon forget. It included an impromptu visit from a buck!
People gathered for lunch at a Noodles & Company restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Oct. 24 had an experience they will not soon forget. It included an impromptu visit from a buck!
Neighbors torn over crocodile relocation
A?massive, illusive crocodile was captured and relocated after several sightings in various canals in Brevard County. Neighbors say the crocodile was captured in the Berkeley Canal in South Patrick Shores.
A?massive, illusive crocodile was captured and relocated after several sightings in various canals in Brevard County. Neighbors say the crocodile was captured in the Berkeley Canal in South Patrick Shores.