A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) camera recently captured a remarkable moment: a bobcat proudly carrying its prize—a small alligator. While it’s not uncommon for bobcats to hunt smaller gators,
Thirty sea turtles were rescued during a historic weather event in Florida this past week. Despite receiving six to eight inches of snow in the Sunshine State, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said two officers braved the freezing water in Gulf County to rescue the cold-stunned turtles.
The mockingbird has been the state’s bird since 1927. Under Polsky’s bill, the young people would be surveyed about the mockingbird, the American osprey, the Florida scrub jay, the American flamingo and the American white ibis.
Turtles can lose their ability to swim in cold temperatures and may be seen “floating listlessly in the water or near shore,” according to the FWC. “Keep in mind that cold-stunned turtles can appear to be dead but often are still alive.”
FWC says temperatures below 50 can cause sea turtles to become "cold-stunned," making them weak and unable to swim
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as "cold stress."
A proposal has been filed that would lead to the flamingo being designated as Florida’s bird. A separate proposal would ask young people what they think.
Deputies then discovered a 28-inch Arapaima in a gray plastic tote that had been fitted with a battery-operated air pump, officials said. The species is native to South America and one of that size is worth $1,000, the affidavit states.
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Sea turtles are washing up on the beaches sick amid the cold snap on the First Coast.
The Brevard Zoo is nearing completion of its new manatee rehabilitation center, providing a safe space for nursing non-critical manatee patients back to health.
A biting cold front is sweeping through Florida this week. Will it get chilly enough for frozen iguanas to fall from trees in Palm Beach County?