In Marion County, a girl with cerebral palsy is taking steps with a walker on her own — all thanks to equine therapy. With horseback riding, Hannah can now sit upright, pull on the reigns and turn the horse. She’s also taking 5-6 steps with the walker without support. Hannah’s physical …
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State wildlife officials are accepting proposals from local governments for programs that can measurably reduce human-bear interaction to receive state funding, the release says.
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Deputies had been looking for the owner since finding the hog Sunday, and the sheriff’s office announced about 2:30 p.m. today that the owner has been located.
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All the bites came near a jetty in an area well-known for shark activity.
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The chairman of the state's game commission signed an agreement with a trash and recycling firm Wednesday aimed at reducing human-bear conflicts in Northwest Florida.
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Veterinarians at Busch Gardens had to euthanize “Pinky” the dancing flamingo after a man grabbed her from an animal viewing area and threw her to the ground. According to a police report, 45-year-old Joseph Anthony Corrao of Orlando was visiting the theme park with his family on Tuesday when he …
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One day, home aquariums or marine life exhibits might not have to rely on the capture of blue tangs in the wild.
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A new UF/IFAS study has found that rhesus macaques may be preying on bird eggs at Silver Springs State Park.
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Local animal sanctuaries are finding ways to ensure that animals are protected from the summer heat.
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