Florida Man Wrangles 87 Invasive Pythons for $1k Pay Day
A man in Florida turned a python-capturing spree into a handsome reward, after he collected 87 of the invasive reptiles for a $1,000 cash payout through a state incentive system.
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Alligator Alcatraz’s Aluminum Structure Rated to Withstand High Category 2 Hurricane
The “Alligator Alcatraz” illegal immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades has an aluminum structure rated to withstand a high Category 2 hurricane.
Trump’s Survival Advice to Potential ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Escapees: ‘Don’t Run Straight’
President Donald Trump offered some advice on outrunning the Florida wildlife to illegal migrants who may try to escape the new detention center in the Everglades, unofficially known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” ahead of his presidential tour on Tuesday.
Everglades Trust Endorses Ron DeSantis: ‘He Has Delivered’
Everglades Trust, a non-profit organization comprised of citizens and businesses “committed to protecting the Everglades,” on Tuesday endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in his gubernatorial matchup against Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL).
WATCH: Largest Burmese Python Ever Recorded Caught in Florida — 18 Feet, 215 Pounds
The largest Burmese python ever recorded was captured in Florida by a team of biologists, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida (CSF) announced Wednesday.
VIDEO: Florida Alligator Combusts Upon Swallowing Drone
A wild video captured in a TikTok post depicts an alligator eating a drone, and suffering severe consequences in the form of internal burning. Smoke began to billow out of the gator’s mouth only moments after it mistook the device for food.
WATCH: Kayaker Rescued After 12 Days Lost in Florida Everglades
A man was rescued Monday after his cellphone data led officials to his location in the Florida Everglades where he had been missing for 12 days.
Record-Breaking 17-Foot Python Discovered in Florida Everglades
A team of invasive species researchers has discovered the largest python ever found in Florida’s swampland — and her 73 eggs.
