If an alligator poses a threat to people, pets or property, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). The FWC will dispatch a licensed trapper if needed.

In these situations, wildlife officials urge caution as displaced animals may appear in neighborhoods, parks, and roadways.

The latest weapon in Florida to catch Burmese pythons is one you may not expect; a furry robot rabbit. Here are six things to ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...

Snake encounters tend to increase after major storm events as snakes are pushed out by the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). This causes for the snakes ...

If the experiment proves successful, an alert could go to a rapid response python elimination team or a nearby hunter.

Researchers from the University of Florida have uncovered the largest known nesting site for the threatened giant South ...

A University of Florida research team has developed a more accurate way to count wildlife using drones—an innovation that ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to launch the state’s first bear hunting season in a ...

Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The Lake County Sheriff’s Department hosted the annual Project Kid Connect- Backpack & School ...

For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared a "no-discharge zone" (NDZ) in a Florida aquatic preserve, stretching 12 miles from Vero Beach to Fort Pierce.

Southwest Florida is home to many unique animals, from colorful birds and curious reptiles to top predators like the Florida ...