Children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand scrapped after backlash
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Good Catch Fishing Report: April 21, 2023
Being on the backside of a new moon and on the cusp of a weather front means the fish should be biting Friday and Saturday.
Mote Marine Laboratory records earliest sea turtle nesting in program history
Mote Marine Laboratory documented the first sea turtle nest in Sarasota County on April 18th.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Bear scare caught on North Carolina man’s security camera
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
Here are the most popular national parks for birdwatching this spring
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
Florida organization doing its part to make nesting season stress free for sea turtles
With sea turtle nesting officially underway on our west coast, it is important to remember how you can help.
Texas wildlife agents weigh in after mystery animal in photo goes viral
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.
Alligator attacks man in Florida, bites his leg off, officials say
An alligator attacked a 72-year-old man and bit part of his leg off Friday afternoon at an RV resort, according to the FWC and Brevard County officials.
Sloth distracts viewers during ESA’s Juice mission to Jupiter
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
Good Catch Fishing Report: April 14, 2023
We are on the backside of windy weather so Capt. Dylan Hubbard says the fish should be biting ahead of the new moon.
Video shows rare white squirrel in Central Florida: what we know about the animal
It is pretty common to see squirrels in Florida, but spotting a white one is a rarity.
Bats take up residence at a South Lakeland apartment complex
Residents of a South Lakeland apartment complex have a big problem after thousands of bats have moved in.
What is it? Wildlife officials stumped as mysterious animal caught on Texas trail camera
Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.
Good Catch fishing forecast for weekend of April 7
Captain Dyllan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marine says the pending change in weather means good bites this weekend.
New species of poisonous birds discovered in New Guinea jungle by Danish researchers
"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.
Watch: Scientists film the world's deepest fish off Japan
The unknown snailfish species was filmed at a depth of more than 27,000 feet below the surface, researchers said.
Woman jogging injured by charging cow that escaped nearby farm
Wild animals such as mountain lions and alligators have been known to attack humans out and about in nature – but this woman wasn’t expecting to be attacked by a farm animal.
Run for Turtles returns to Siesta Key beach
On Saturday, the Mote Marine Laboratory’s Annual Run for the Turtles returned to Siesta Key Beach for the 34th time.
Good Catch Fishing Report: March 31, 2023
Captain Dylan Hubbard says warmer waters mean the fishing is great this weekend.