Officer Christopher Martinez, who joined the Largo Police Department in November, received his first alligator nuisance call on Thursday.

He paused, took a deep breath, and muttered to the reptile, "You have big teeth; I have tiny fingers." His fellow officers, seasoned Florida gator handlers, cheered him on with gentle reminders like, ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are ...

A. Many Florida snakes breed during the warmer months. In some species, two males will fight each other in a ritualized combat for the “right” to mate with a female. Among Florida species, this is ...

With over 80 distinct ecosystems and more than 4,000 native animal species, Florida is a global biodiversity hotspot. As the Sunshine State's weather ...

Evan Longoria: Yes, Evan Longoria will retire but he will do it as a Ray. He will sign a one-day contract with the Rays and ...

Florida charter captain sentenced for poisoning, shooting dolphins Protesters on Wednesday shared their opinions on the situation, claiming that the animals are not safe as long as they are in the ...

Bottlenose dolphins living near Sarasota, Florida have been observed making consistently structured whistles that suggest a common meaning. Dolphins are some of the most vocal animals in our oceans.

the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and several local agencies are investigating different aspects of the park’s operation. None have forced the owners to move the animals to a ...