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A small nonprofit in Bradenton Beach is on track to save more animals than ever before, and they need the community's help to keep up. Wildlife Inc. has already rehabilitated over 1,000 injured and orphaned animals in 2026, from baby opossums to majestic eagles.
A major attempt to weaken America's bedrock conservation law just hit the brakes, thanks partly to Republicans who stood up for sea turtles and tourism. The canceled vote shows environmental protection can unite lawmakers across party lines when local ecosystems and economies are at stake.
More than 20 volunteers transformed three spoil islands in Florida's Indian River Lagoon, clearing trails and documenting nearly 200 wildlife observations. The community event shows how hands-on environmental action creates lasting change while connecting people to nature.
An environmental educator from St. Augustine is heading to Capitol Hill to defend the law that's saved nearly every protected species from extinction. Terran McGinnis wants to stop proposed changes that could threaten Florida's sea turtles, manatees, and right whales. #
A young manatee trapped in a storm drain got a second chance thanks to a multi-agency rescue team in Melbourne Beach, Florida. After months of rehabilitation, Melby gained over 100 pounds and returned to the wild wearing a tracking microchip.
Florida manatees have made a stunning comeback, growing from fewer than 1,000 to over 8,000 thanks to America's strongest wildlife protection law. Two conservation groups are now joining forces to protect these gentle giants for future generations.
Amelie, a rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle who survived a shark attack and lost a limb, just swam back into the Atlantic Ocean with a satellite tracker on her shell. She's one of four amputee turtles being monitored to prove that three-legged sea turtles can thrive in the wild.
When an owl was found hanging helplessly from a tree, wrapped in fishing line, four rescue teams came together to save its life. The coordinated effort in Polk County shows how first responders protect all creatures in need.
Wildlife rehabilitation teams in Florida are helping animals recover and return to their natural habitats after recent hurricanes battered the coast. The effort shows how communities rally to protect vulnerable species during disaster recovery.
When a mother manatee suffered severe propeller injuries, her calf refused to abandon her side. Rescuers in Southwest Florida saved them both together in a heartwarming mission.
City workers in Melbourne Beach heard strange sounds underground and discovered a 410-pound manatee trapped in a concrete storm drain. What followed was a remarkable six-hour rescue involving firefighters, wildlife experts, and an entire community determined to save one lost sea cow.
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A gentle giant manatee named Romeo just earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest manatee ever verified, celebrating at least 71 years of life. The beloved sea cow has fathered nine calves and continues to thrive at his Florida home, inspiring hope for marine conservation.
A 410-pound manatee who got stuck in a Florida storm drain while seeking warmth is now moving independently and showing interest in food just days after rescue. SeaWorld crews broke through concrete to save him.
A sharp-eyed resident spotted an injured bald eagle struggling near a busy Florida intersection, sparking a quick rescue. Officers safely transported the grounded bird to emergency care, giving it a fighting chance at recovery.
A gentle giant seeking warmth got wedged in a storm drain, but a team of heroes pulled off an incredible rescue. The manatee is now recovering at SeaWorld and showing all the right signs of bouncing back.
Students passionate about protecting the environment now have until February 28 to apply for scholarships worth up to $5,000 from a Florida wildlife refuge. Over 21 years, the program has awarded more than $327,000 to future environmental leaders.
When record cold temperatures paralyzed thousands of invasive iguanas across South Florida, residents and officials teamed up to tackle an environmental problem in the most unexpected way. In just two days, a coordinated effort removed over 5,000 of the destructive reptiles that have plagued the state for decades.
When Florida temperatures plunged below 50 degrees, 16 sea turtles became hypothermic and needed urgent help. SeaWorld Orlando's rescue team is now working around the clock to save them.
A Florida wildlife hospital is tagging brown pelicans to track which birds keep getting tangled in fishing line at the same spots. The innovative approach could help rescuers prevent injuries before they happen.
The Atlantic's largest tracked male great white shark just completed a year-long, thousands-of-miles journey that could unlock secrets about how these mysterious ocean giants reproduce. Scientists are watching closely as "Contender" returns to warm Florida waters at exactly the right time for mating season.
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