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Family of Endangered Florida Panthers Seen in Unusual Trail Camera Pics

By Alex DeLuca

Sep 5, 2024

Only 120 to 230 of the imperiled cats remain in Florida today.

Salmonella Isn't Cute! Little Turtles Blamed for Florida Outbreak

By Julia Postell

Aug 22, 2024

Keep your tiny turtles away from your mouths. And no snuggling the shelled companions, per the CDC.

Crocodile Found Coolin' Off in Fort Lauderdale Pool

By Zulekha Pitts

Aug 16, 2024

"Another day, another pool, another CROCODILE!"

"Only in Florida": Iguanas Create Sinkhole in Key Largo Road

By Alex DeLuca

May 3, 2024

Tired: Iguanas falling from trees. Wired: Iguanas burrowing sinkholes in the street.

Shortly Before the County Terminated Its Lease, We Visited the Seaquarium, Miami's Saddest Attraction

By Francisco Alvarado

Mar 19, 2024

For decades, the Miami Seaquarium was the city's marquee attraction. After Lolita's death and with closure seemingly imminent, it lingers in a derelict state.

Pigeon Jerky: Florida Beef Jerky Magnate Blasted for Hosting Live Pigeon Shoot

By Alex DeLuca

Feb 28, 2024

Jerky mogul Troy Link owns an Okeechobee ranch where thousands of pigeons were allegedly pumped full of lead in a late-February weekend event.

Sea Cucumber Smuggler Nabbed at South Florida Airport, Feds Say

By Izzy Kapnick

Dec 11, 2023

Federal wildlife officials are not taking kindly to illegal trade in the squishy echinoderms.

10 Best Restaurants to Dine With Your Dog in South Florida

By Nicole Danna

Aug 23, 2023

Take your pup for a burger and a beer at these pet-friendly spots.

Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Ponies Up to Free Lolita the Orca (UPDATED)

By Alex DeLuca and Jonathan Kendall

Mar 31, 2023

Billionaire NFL team owner Jim Irsay has pledged to help release Lolita the orca from her cramped quarters at Miami Seaquarium.

Adopt, Don't Shop: Where to Adopt Dogs in Miami-Dade and Broward

By Jesse Scott

Jul 21, 2022

Here's where to find Fido in South Florida.

Ron Magill Identifies Tampa's Mysterious Creature — And It Lives in Miami Too

By Joshua Ceballos

Mar 31, 2022

Twitter users came up with their own explanations for the viral image: "Bear with alopecia?"

Magic City K9 Gives Second Chances to Incarcerated Men and Shelter Dogs

By Ryan Moser

Mar 11, 2022

Magic City K9 trains incarcerated people at Everglades Correctional Institution to prepare dogs for adoption.

The Everglades Fights Back: Native Bobcat Faces Off Against Invasive Python

By Joshua Ceballos

Mar 7, 2022

This is the first time a native predator was documented fighting a nesting python in the Everglades.

Chicken of the Trees: The Ultimate Guide to Catching and Cooking Iguanas

By Alex DeLuca

Feb 4, 2022

During the recent cold snap, Florida native Ryan Ausburn caught more than a dozen iguanas to cook up.

Ron and Rita Are the Feel-Good Bird Story Miami Needs Right Now

By Jess Swanson

Nov 29, 2021

Thousands tuned in to the the ZooMiami Eagle Cam to watch the mating pair of bald eagles lay two eggs.

Activists Say Monkeys Dressed Like Jockeys Are "Violently Strapped" to Dogs and Raced at Broward County Fair

By Alex DeLuca

Nov 24, 2021

Animal activists are protesting a Broward County Fair show that features capuchin monkeys riding dogs like jockeys.

Animal Advocates Say Prison Sentence for Dog Killer Not Harsh Enough

By Michael Majchrowicz

Nov 11, 2021

Animal advocates say ten years in prison isn't enough for the confessed killer of Ollie the pit bull.

Police Trainer Explains Viral TikTok of FLPD Officer Yanking K-9

By Alex DeLuca

Oct 4, 2021

Two short videos have amassed nearly six million views on TikTok and allegations of animal abuse.

Pet Owners Fear Their Dogs Were Abused by Sexually Deviant Aventura Vet

By Joshua Ceballos

Aug 3, 2021

Pet owners who frequented an Aventura animal hospital express horror at the news.

Florida's "Container Mosquitoes" Are Probably Having Sex in Your Backyard

By Joshua Ceballos

Jun 28, 2021

Summer in Miami means mosquito season.

Animals

The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Florida

"The Ritz Carlton for Dogs" Opens in Pompano Beach

Animals

The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Florida

"The Ritz Carlton for Dogs" Opens in Pompano Beach

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