Report: Florida man pours beer in alligator's mouth, encourages it to bite him

Report: Florida man pours beer in alligator's mouth, encourages it to bite him

Two Florida men are facing charges after deputies say one of them caught an alligator and the other poured beer into its mouth and enticed the animal to bite him, according to news reports.

Two Florida men are facing charges after deputies say one of them caught an alligator and the other poured beer into its mouth and enticed the animal to bite him, according to news reports.

Dozens of seagulls mysteriously fall ill on Lido, Siesta Key beach
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Dozens of seagulls mysteriously fall ill on Lido, Siesta Key beach

Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach. Save Our Seabirds' avian hospital administrator, Dana Leworthy said it started when nine laughing gulls were brought in, showing signs of sickness. Within days, they were treating 25. While red tide does not appear to be present in the area, samples from Collier County have tested positive.

Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach. Save Our Seabirds' avian hospital administrator, Dana Leworthy said it started when nine laughing gulls were brought in, showing signs of sickness. Within days, they were treating 25. While red tide does not appear to be present in the area, samples from Collier County have tested positive.

Team captures record-breaking 18-foot python in Florida

Team captures record-breaking 18-foot python in Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Python Action Team is celebrating a record catch for their group: an 18-foot, 4-inch long female python. 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Python Action Team is celebrating a record catch for their group: an 18-foot, 4-inch long female python. 

Clearwater aquarium saves baby manatee in Belize

Clearwater aquarium saves baby manatee in Belize

A baby manatee that was stranded is being taken care of at a wildlife rehabilitation center in northern Belize after being rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue Team.

A baby manatee that was stranded is being taken care of at a wildlife rehabilitation center in northern Belize after being rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue Team.

Shark bites teen surfer in Florida twice

Shark bites teen surfer in Florida twice

Surfers understand a shark bite is always a possibility.  In a weird way, it kind of becomes a badge of honor.

Surfers understand a shark bite is always a possibility.  In a weird way, it kind of becomes a badge of honor.

Brevard Zoo caring for 39 sea turtles after habitat 'disrupted'

Brevard Zoo caring for 39 sea turtles after habitat 'disrupted'

The Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 39 green and loggerhead sea turtle "washbacks" that were pushed to shore from the ocean after their habitat was disrupted by heavy waves.

The Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 39 green and loggerhead sea turtle "washbacks" that were pushed to shore from the ocean after their habitat was disrupted by heavy waves.

Hurricane Dorian washes out more than 8,000 sea turtle nests

Hurricane Dorian washes out more than 8,000 sea turtle nests

A survey completed by the University of Central Florida says at least 8,000 sea turtle nests washed away from Brevard County due to Hurricane Dorian.

A survey completed by the University of Central Florida says at least 8,000 sea turtle nests washed away from Brevard County due to Hurricane Dorian.