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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.
Read More »Trash Program Could Close Lid On Hungry Bears
Family Man Fatally Injures ‘Pinky’ The Dancing Flamingo
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 …
Read More »UF Project Breeds ‘Finding Dory’ Fish In Captivity
One day, home aquariums or marine life exhibits might not have to rely on the capture of blue tangs in the wild.
Read More »Primates May Be Preying On Bird Eggs In Silver Springs State Park
A new UF/IFAS study has found that rhesus macaques may be preying on bird eggs at Silver Springs State Park.
Read More »Florida Heat Poses Threat to Wildlife Sanctuaries
Local animal sanctuaries are finding ways to ensure that animals are protected from the summer heat.
Read More »Citrus County Considers Anti-Tethering Law
Citrus County Commissioners consider an anti-tethering law that would outlaw the unattended chaining and tethering of dogs. The commission will vote Tuesday to bring it to a public ordinance.
Read More »New Florida Black Bass Fishing Regulations In Effect
The new changes were developed from current research about the fish population, as well as input given by anglers.
Read More »Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Shoots Down 2016 Bear Hunt
Florida's growing bear population will be out of the hunting crosshairs for this year.
Read More »State Biologists Back A ‘More Conservative’ Bear Hunt
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission considering four options to about the future management of Florida black bears,
Read More »Union County State Prison Paw Program Celebrates First Anniversary
A state prison program allows inmates to be paired with dogs in order to teach them various obedience skills.
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