As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
Duo break into fish farm to take exotic fish that grows to 440 pounds, Florida cops say
An exotic fish that can reach 14 feet landed two men in hot water, after they tried to sneak it out of a Florida fish farm, ...
Florida Might Be Getting a New State Bird
Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state ...
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Florida's Gentle Giants: 565 manatees died in 2024, watercraft collisions a major threat
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024 ...
Should the flamingo become the new state bird in Florida?
A proposal has been filed that would lead to the flamingo being designated as Florida’s bird. A separate proposal would ask ...
Wildlife officials propose to continue keeping Florida manatees' "threatened" classification
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected Tuesday to publish a proposed rule that details its reasons for keeping the ...
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Florida Manatees Retain Threatened Status Under New Federal Proposal, Despite Outcry for Greater Protection
Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not ...
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Florida's Gentle Giants: 565 manatees died in 2024, watercraft collisions a major threat
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024, revealing significant trends and ...
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Shark swims into Florida marina: officials
ORLANDO, Fla. - Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a shark that was spotted Friday. The Hollywood ...
Crocodiles in suburbia: Here’s how they navigate South Florida — and how to stay safe
As American crocodile populations have risen in recent decades, the threatened reptiles have made their way into suburban ...
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Florida manatees will remain a threatened species, federal wildlife officials say
Federal wildlife officials Monday released a proposal that would continue to classify Florida manatees as a threatened ...
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee ...