Emerging cicadas' cacophony triggers calls to police in South Carolina from confused residents
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
‘Largest raptor footprints ever’ discovered in China
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
Beloved manatee, one of the oldest in Florida, dies at ZooTampa
ZooTampa is mourning the loss of one of the oldest manatees in the world. Juliet was more than 65 years old when she passed away early Sunday morning.
These bugs would normally be swarming Florida right now. But they’ve vanished
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Pacific sleeper shark: Study analyzes ‘possibly the largest predatory fish' in ocean
Researchers at NOAA Fisheries created a “one-stop shop" for information critical to conserving the Pacific sleeper shark.
Alligator on MacDill Air Force Base runway caught on camera being wrangled by FWC officers
An alligator may have been testing security at MacDill Air Force Base when the reptile wandered onto one of its runways.
VIDEO: Barefoot Florida man wrangles 8-foot alligator
One Florida man went toe to toe with a huge alligator in Jacksonville and lived to tell the tale.
Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
How to keep cicadas out of your yard and protect your plants
While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.
Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week, study finds
Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.
Cold fronts slowing down, leading to great fishing
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina gave two big thumbs up for the beautiful weather we're seeing in Tampa Bay.
Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
FWC captures massive Burmese python in Everglades
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission captured one of the heaviest Burmese pythons on record in the Everglades.
Free entry to all national parks offered for National Park Week 2024 – what to know
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Woman on bike ride through Florida neighborhood comes face to face with alligator crossing road: WATCH
What was supposed to be a peaceful bike ride through a Florida neighborhood turned into a face-to-face encounter with an unusual roadblock – a massive alligator!
How loud do cicadas get?
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
Wildlife trapper removes huge alligator from backyard near Miami
An 11-foot, 480-pound alligator was removed from the backyard of a south Florida home on Tuesday.
Florida's native snake population sees decline caused by invasive parasite: Researcher
The native snake population in Florida is declining, and researchers have found that it's due to an invasive parasite called "Snake Lungworm."
Fish should be excited after nasty weather
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina broke down how the fish should respond after some storms moved through Tampa Bay and shut down boating through the front side of the weekend.