A small turtle release takes an unexpected turn when a nearby fish reacts almost immediately. The video captures the surprised commentary, concern for the turtle, and the sudden shift from a calm ...

A small, young alligator bit a 78-year-old Pompano Beach man on Wednesday as he returned a turtle to a lake in the Palm Aire community, fire rescue said. “He was so lucky that it was not a bigger one, ...

Vultures raiding a Burmese python nest in Broward County might sound like classic Florida weirdness, but University of Florida researchers said the discovery marks the first documented case of native ...

Every year, hundreds of professional hunters, thrill-seekers, and curious amateurs descend on South Florida for the annual Florida Python Challenge — a 10-day competition aimed at removing invasive ...

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It’s about 2 feet tall, has a lot of cousins and you can only find it — you guessed it — in New Jersey. A Temple University scientist just proved the unique plant is its own distinct species — and one ...

Invasive Burmese pythons have established a large population in South Florida after being released as exotic pets. Colder weather limits the pythons' range, but there is evidence they may be adapting ...

New research shows Burmese pythons are more adaptable to cold than previously thought, using burrows to survive freezes. Ecologists warn that while python sightings in Brevard County are few, there ...

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...

The snowdrop, or Galanthus, blooms when the world is still frozen. Gardeners enamored with the plant gather each year in Pennsylvania to celebrate its subtleties and endurance Snowdrops can push ...