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David Hinkle/USFWS/442 manatee deaths were recorded this year between January and the start of September. That’s down a couple hundred from the 5-year average for the same time period. But manatees are still struggling throughout the state. -
Wilfredo Lee/APFlamingos have been found as far north as Pennsylvania after Hurricane Idalia struck Florida last week. But the birds were likely blown in all the way from the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Tony Bright/Brights Zoo via APBrights Zoo in Tennessee is asking the public to help pick a name for the giraffe that was born without spots on July 31. The zoo says she may be the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe alive.
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Florida State Parks/It's been a record year for sea turtle nests in Florida while also being very hot. Researchers are studying the effect of heat on sea turtles.
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Bear 64F is believed to be one of three animals who've broken into dozens of homes in South Lake Tahoe in the last year and helped themselves to messy meals, enchanting the internet. -
The theme of this year’s Bald Eagle nesting season is resilience, according to Audubon Florida’s EagleWatch Report. We discover how bald eagles are able to endure Florida’s ever-changing landscape and discuss our fascination with the iconic birds of prey.
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The North Atlantic right whale numbers less than 350, and it has been declining in population for several years.
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The snake, stretching 19 feet, was caught in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The invasive species runs rampant through southern Florida, wreaking havoc on the state's native animal populations.
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A Chinese Crested pooch born with backward hind legs — a rescue once destined for death — has been crowned the "World's Ugliest Dog."
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The white-haired species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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The petit basset griffon Vendéen is a rabbit-hunting hound dog from France. It has never won best in show at the prestigious competition before.
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Nanuq, a 1-year-old Australian shepherd, went missing last month while his family was visiting relatives. Except for a swollen leg, with bite marks from a seal or polar bear, Nanuq was in good health.
