POLICE in Fairfax County, Virginia, received a strange call early Monday. The person on the phone, a motel guest in the county’s Alexandria area, wanted to report a surprise visitor: an alligator ...

A 22-year-old woman was released from Putnam County jail Thursday on $2,500 bond after being arrested on animal cruelty ...

A Putnam County 911 dispatcher has been fired after her arrest on animal cruelty charges, PCSO said Thursday. PUTNAM COUNTY, ...

Hinote and her friends were wading in waist-deep water at a creek on June 22 when the scary encounter occurred ...

Weeks after an alligator injured a 12-year-old girl in an unprovoked incident at Lake Waccamaw, her grandfather said people ...

A Cocoa police officer responded to an unusual call Wednesday, July 16, when a concerned father reported an uninvited guest—a ...

Conflicts between humans and gators are on the rise. Find out where gators are striking in North Carolina this summer.

There are many deadly animals in Florida, the Everglades. Facts on dangerous animals in Florida: Alligators, sharks, panthers ...

Growing up to 13 feet long, South Carolina alligators can be a startling sight. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your dog this summer.

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.

Wild Florida Adventure Park houses hundreds of animals for guests to enjoy in a drive-through safari or airboat setting. Less ...

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