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The baby goat was safely pulled out of the sinkhole and reunited with its mother, uninjured.
Read More »Baby Goat Rescued From 40-Foot Sinkhole By High Springs Firefighters
Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission Tightens Restrictions On Non-Native Reptiles
Commercial breeding of tegus and green iguanas will not be immediately banned but phased out until June 30, 2024.
Read More »UF Scientists Set To Study Spread Of Florida’s Invasive Species
The announcement comes ahead of a vote on Thursday that could restrict the number of allowable invasive species in the state.
Read More »‘Survival of the Slowest’ Exhibit Debuts At The Florida Museum of Natural History
Starting Saturday, visitors got a first look at the museum’s newest exhibit, which features 16 live animals that have utilized their seemingly disadvantageous characteristics to stand evolution’s test of time.
Read More »Lu The Homosassa Hippo Is Getting Older, But He Still Draws A Crowd
Born in San Diego in 1960, Lu was relocated to Homosassa Springs to join the Ivan Tors Animal Actors. After nearly two decades of starring in movies and television specials, Lu suddenly faced eviction from his beloved home.
Read More »Mutts, Masks And Modifications: How Veterinarians Are Handling COVID-19
Veterinarians in Florida were deemed essential workers in March, so their work didn’t stop when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Read More »Track Owners And Animal Shelters Prepare For The End Of Dog Racing In Florida
Dog racing is now illegal in 41 states – and the two remaining tracks in Florida will soon have their last live races.
Read More »In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.
Read More »‘They Just Kind Of Fascinate Me’: Lubee Bat Festival Draws Fans From Near And Far
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Bat Fest is a weeklong mix of virtual activities culminating Saturday in a socially distanced in-person event and 0.5K race.
Read More »Gainesville Reports Increase In Animal Fostering Due To COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has given Gainesville residents more time to foster more animals.
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