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Baby boom! Meet the newest animals just born at ZooTampa
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (203+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " ZooTampa is welcoming new members to its array of animals after officials said the zoo experienced a "significant baby boom." The new editions to the zoo include critically endangered Eastern bongo calves, Bennet and Bonnie, who were both…...
Florida leads unprovoked shark attacks, as bites dropped overall in the US, study shows
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (306+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " The Sunshine State consistently has more shark bites than any other state in the U.S. as attacks have generally dropped. Bites, though, dropped by 11% when compared with unprovoked shark attacks in 2024. All combined, the U.S. recorded 25 unprovoked shark attacks....
Florida Aquarium penguins visit state capitol to push for storm protection, reef restoration funding
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (328+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " Penguins from the Florida Aquarium waddled their way to the state capitol this week to advocate for more funding for storm protection and reef restoration. African penguins Archi, Enzi, Nuru and Pebbles were sent to Tallahassee to urge…...
The ruby-throated hummingbird migration is almost here. Here's what to watch for.
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (318+ words) Beginning in March, the ruby-throated hummingbird migrates from the Gulf Coast to southern Canada, pairing extraordinary endurance with vital pollination of blooming The ruby-throated hummingbird migration is almost here. Here's what to watch for. To stream 10 Tampa Bay on your…...
Multiple animals found dead at 'self-proclaimed' rescue in Citrus County; owner arrested
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Bald eagle rescued in Bradenton by wildlife experts and police thanks to 'good Samaritan"
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (218+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " Bradenton police and wildlife experts rescued a bald eagle after an "eagle-eyed Good Samaritan" reported that the bird was in distress. Monday, the Bradenton Police Department said that, thanks to the person who spotted the eagle, they were…...
Bald eagle rescued in Bradenton thanks to 'good Samaritan"
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (230+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " Bradenton police and wildlife experts rescued a bald eagle after an "eagle-eyed Good Samaritan" reported that the bird was in distress. Officers said the eagle was spotted in the area of 8th Street West and Manatee Avenue when someone…...
ZooTampa says goodbye to Lucy, the Florida Panther
1+ week, 1+ day ago (373+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Workers from ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced Sunday that Lucy, the Florida Panther, passed away. Along with the announcement, staff from ZooTampa published an emotional video saying goodbye to the panther, and sharing her story about how the…...
Cold snap blamed for massive fish kill at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
2+ week, 36+ min ago (449+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. " A recent cold snap is being blamed for a dramatic and unsettling scene at one of Lakeland's most popular nature destinations. Thousands of dead fish now line the shoreline at Circle B Bar Reserve, drawing hundreds of vultures…...
Florida Aquarium continues treatment for cold-stunned sea turtles after cold-snap
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (79+ words) The Florida Aquarium is caring for two sea turtles found cold-stunned during our recent cold snap. The turtles are undergoing long-term care in Apollo Beach. Florida Aquarium continues treatment for cold-stunned sea turtles after cold-snap To stream 10 Tampa Bay on…...