A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) camera recently captured a remarkable moment: a bobcat proudly carrying its prize—a small alligator. While it’s not uncommon for bobcats to hunt smaller gators,

Want to know more about Florida’s Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)? Florida’s FWC is more than just some fancy park ranger, they have full law enforcement capabilities and do a lot more than you may think.

After a proposal re-emerged to replace the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird, Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, wants wildlife officials to ask young people what they think.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024, revealing significant trends and ...

Deputies then discovered a 28-inch Arapaima in a gray plastic tote that had been fitted with a battery-operated air pump, officials said. The species is native to South America and one of that size is worth $1,000, the affidavit states.

A proposal has been filed that would lead to the flamingo being designated as Florida’s bird. A separate proposal would ask young people what they think.

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as "cold stress."

Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not fit the definition of endangered.

Arapaima are native to South America, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports. DeSoto County Sheriff's Office photo An exotic fish that can reach 14 feet landed two men in ...

The most famous fictional tale about a whale is, of course, Moby Dick. Captain Ahab is obsessed with finding and killing the rare creature that took his leg. Ultimately, his pursuit leads to Bad Things happening to everybody except the narrator — you can call him Ishmael.

In a Facebook post, ZooTampa said that "long-term exposure to water temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit can be detrimental to manatees."

Officials are asking that if you see these turtles washed up on St. Johns County beaches, to immediately call the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission hotline at 888-404-3922. They are advising that you never push beached marine life back into the water, because they need medical attention, even if they seem healthy.