Animals

The six-lane Southport Connector Expressway would lessen congestion for Poinciana but also cross the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The approval comes despite low toll projections, but marks the final step in a project years in the making.

The Florida Aquarium has seen a 300% patient increase at its sea turtle hospital due in large part to cold-stunning.

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a filing to reclassify xylazine under state law to ensure the veterinary and agriculture industries can continue to access the drug for animal care.

Following closures prompted by building upgrades and the COVID-19 pandemic, Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge is once again open to the public.

Since opening its doors in October in downtown St. Augustine, hundreds of animal lovers have visited the site to give the capybaras head scratches. Reservations are booked several months in advance.

Richard Couto, founder and president of Animal Recovery Mission, estimates tens of thousands of slaughters happen each year because of the high demand for the illegal meat.

The number of reports of airplanes striking ground animals has increased since the government began tracking them.

Zoo Miami announced that a rare giant eland, the world's largest antelope, was born last week.

Through due diligence and unwavering observation, forensic investigators play a crucial role in finding justice for victims and holding perpetrators accountable.

The USDA has cited the park in the past six months for numerous violations, including allowing animals to languish ill or injured. The park's owners are trying to challenge the eviction in court.

The female was delivered by cesarean section on Saturday, weighing just over 3 pounds, park officials said.

Co-founder Mary Gregory turned 91 in December, but she still goes out on her golf cart four times a day to tend to the horses.