Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

"They keep away the bad ones." Gardener shares stunning video of unexpected backyard visitor: 'She's a beauty' first appeared ...

In the Sunshine State and beyond, the spread of invasive species threatens native animals. The FWC reports that monitors may ...

The season started Dec. 6, making its return in Florida for the first time in a decade. Last December, FWC staff presented an update on black bears in the state to commissioners. In March 2025, a ...

Here’s what you need to know about owning a raccoon as a pet in Florida, and how some exotic pets in Florida are classified ...

The Florida hunt exposed deep emotional divisions among animal rights activists and hunters. In social media forums and in ...

Florida plans to make the hunt an annual event, although details about next season’s dates have not been released.

Rapper Vanilla Ice recently posted on Instagram, TikTok about his holiday hog hunt in Palm Bay, Florida. The reality star, who has shows on DIY Network and HGTV, described the animals as dangerous.

State wildlife officials said the hunt was needed to manage Florida’s growing bear population, while opponents said the agency was using flawed data to allow what they called a “trophy hunt.” ...

Florida's recent black bear hunt resulted in 52 bears being taken out of 172 permits issued. Black bear advocate groups purchased 52 of the hunting permits to prevent those bears from being killed.