ANIMALS

Residents in the Lark Killarney area of Orange County said they’ve seen an increase in the coyote population in their area, sparking concerns among neighbors.

The two small monkeys who were found in a vacant house a day after being taken from the Dallas Zoo lost a bit of weight during their ordeal but show no signs of injury.

Two small manatees were rescued Monday on the West Coast of Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The News 6+ Takeover was must-see TV for an Orlando-area dog on Monday.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it is now recommending charges against the man accused of beating a shark with a hammer.

As Seminole County Animal Services continues to renovate parts of its shelter, workers have created a new approach to finding animals a forever home.

Bandar, a critically endangered male Sumatran Tiger, was taken in by Busch Gardens becoming the first Sumatran tiger that they've had under their wing.

Team members at the zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center are getting ready to release Hope, a sub-adult green sea turtle, back into the ocean this week, marking its 200th release to date.

A state attorney is delivering justice with a new animal cruelty task force spanning across three Central Florida counties.

Federal environmental and energy officials say there is no evidence that work done by the offshore wind power industry is killing whales in the northeastern U.S. On Wednesday, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management addressed the controversy surrounding a spate of whale deaths on the East Coast that some groups suspect may have been caused by site preparation work for offshore wind farms.

Eight people were arrested and face charges of involvement in an illegal venomous snake trafficking ring in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

If you look up in the sky from time to time you may get lucky and see an owl, hawk or eagle.

National Dress Up Your Pet Day is Jan. 14 and this silly “howliday” lets animal lovers celebrate a safe and fun way to show off their pet’s fashion style.

There are any number of nonprofits that can help treat injured wildlife, but few are able to go out and get them.

Scientists who examined the killer whale found dead on a Flagler County beach Wednesday said the female orca appeared to be ill when it beached itself.

Manatee deaths dropped in 2022 from a record high the year before, but Florida wildlife officials said Wednesday that chronic starvation caused by water pollution remains a major concern.

Florida wildlife officials say manatees are showing good signs at the temporary feeding station in Brevard County so far.

The city of Indian Harbour Beach wants to make fishing rules stricter after a man was seen beating a shark to death with a hammer.

A sneaking snake was stopped at security at Tampa International Airport.

Video of an alligator that had been eaten whole by a python went viral late last year.Now the woman behind it is speaking with Florida’s Fourth Estate.

More than six dozen threatened manatees are currently in rehabilitation centers in Florida and elsewhere amid a chronic starvation problem caused by water pollution.

A Satellite Beach man was arrested Tuesday after threatening to shoot his wife and throwing his family's 17-year-old dog in a pool, according to the police department.

While 2022 did not prove to be as deadly for Florida’s manatees as 2021, researchers said the animals are still in trouble, especially in the Indian River Lagoon.

The St. Johns River’s temperature is still in the 50s, and that means manatees continue to pile into nearby Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County.

An Orange County pet store has been ordered to pay $85,000 to consumers after the Florida attorney general’s office said customers were deceived and sold sick or dying puppies.

Federal officials say the fading North Atlantic right whale will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act and requires a series of protective steps to stave off extinction.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimated the number of Florida crocodiles have increased to as many as 1,500 to 2,000 adults, coming back from an estimated 300 in 1975.

The 35-year-old zookeeper who was “viciously” attacked Wednesday by a 5-year-old North American black bear at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens suffered many lacerations on her head, back and thighs, according to a police report obtained Thursday by News 6 partner News4JAX.

The drop in temperatures means colder water, and more manatees coming to Blue Spring State Park seeking a warm spot.

A staff member of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens was injured by a bear Wednesday evening and hospitalized for treatment, News 6 partner WJXT-TV reported.

P-22, the celebrated mountain lion that took up residence in the middle of Los Angeles and became a symbol of urban pressures on wildlife, has been euthanized.

The city of Winter Park approved a Muscovy duck removal program at its commission meeting on Wednesday.

Orange County Animal Services removed eight dogs and a ferret from a hotel room after the animals were left alone in the room for days without care, according to court records.

Seminole County is continuing to seek legal custody of 38 dogs that were seized from a home before Thanksgiving.

At least 13 bald eagles were likely poisoned by scavenging the carcasses of euthanized animals that were improperly disposed of at a Minnesota landfill and three of the majestic birds have died.

A rare American crocodile was spotted along a beach in Brevard County on Sunday, according to the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.

Three manatees who spent months in the care of specialists at SeaWorld Orlando after being rescued are back home in the Florida Keys.

State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.

Residents of The Crossings, a subdivision of Grand Haven in Palm Coast, are being targeted by wild hogs.

A Minneola man was arrested after witnesses said he punched a dog before threatening others living at his home, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Brevard Zoo is hoping people use Giving Tuesday to help their Florida black bear residents.

The Brevard Zoo is set to release two sea turtles into the ocean near Cocoa Beach on Wednesday morning, according to a release by zoo officials.

Hoping to protect manatees as they congregate this winter, state wildlife officials issued an emergency rule that will temporarily prevent boating in an area of the Indian River Lagoon near a Florida Power & Light power plant.

A man found a Burmese python on KSC property this week, and it may be the first time the invasive reptile has been found in the wild in Brevard County.

A 2-foot-tall miniature horse has become the newest addition to the Ocala Police Department, according to the department.

Sanford residents have been puzzled after seeing various wild animals roaming their neighborhoods in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Beach day! Even for alligators?

International Sloth Day is coming up this Thursday, and to celebrate, News 6 has gathered a list of places in Central Florida where you can go to see these slow-moving creatures.

Dead snails could be seen washed up along the edge of Lake Monroe in Sanford — another example of Hurricane Ian's impact on Central Florida.

A Cocoa woman who worked through Rover.com as a dogsitter was arrested after a dog in her care died of heatstroke.

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936.

Man, woman arrested after 45 malnourished animals discovered at Brevard County farm A man and a woman were arrested after 45 malnourished animals were discovered at a Brevard County farm. (Brevard County Sheriff's Office/Brevard County Sheriff's Office)BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A man and a woman were arrested Thursday on animal cruelty charges after 45 malnourished animals were discovered on a farm, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said. Sheriff Wayne Ivy said that on July 3, a concerned citizen called to report a woman who was not taking care of her animals. Photos: Man, woman arrested after 45 malnourished animals discovered at Brevard County farmExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Man, woman arrested after 45 malnourished animals discovered at Brevard County farm A man and a woman were arrested after 45 malnourished animals were discovered at a Brevard County farm. (Brevard County Sheriff's Office/Brevard County Sheriff's Office)Read: US declares monkeypox a public health emergencyThe report said that they did not discover any animals on a pasture near the home, where there was access to grassy areas for grazing.

Justice There are 250 animals looking for their forever homes at Orange County Animal Services. (Orange County Animal Services)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — There are 250 animals looking for their forever homes at Orange County Animal Services. READ: Orange County K9 deputy Boone dies of cancer“There are 250 sweet faces that are ready for their lives to change; 250 sweet souls ready for happiness,” shelter officials said. Photos: Meet a dozen of the 250 animals available for adoption at Orange County Animal ServicesExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Macy There are 250 animals looking for their forever homes at Orange County Animal Services. (Orange County Animal Services)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

The Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge says some of the animals hadn't left their owner's side.

It turns out there are multiple factors that have made tossing stuffed animals onto the ice a tradition.

Organised criminals are illegally burying thousands of tonnes of waste across Scotland, a BBC investigation finds.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — A Cedar Falls, Iowa, man who was hired to raise baby pigs is now facing charges of neglecting the animals. >> Read more trending newsNolan Dewall, 38, was arrested after investigators say 800 of the 2,500 baby pigs he was hired to care for had died, and the animals did not have access to water or food, The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported. The animals were delivered to Dewall in late December with 15 tons of feed, and by Dec. 30, a consultant found that 800 of the pigs had died, KGAN reported. Authorities removed the rest of the pigs from the farm to another facility, but the station reported that 51 pigs died during the move and another 60 died in the following days. The consultant who found the dead pigs also told authorities that temperatures inside the barns were too cold at under 50 degrees, The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported.

When New Covenant United Methodist Church was building up its Bargains and Blessings resale store, organizers were surprised to find out that many local children are in need of an

Inflation may be hitting home for the holidays, but pet owners aren’t letting that stop them from spoiling their furry friends.

World Wide Fund for Nature and the British Antarctic Survey hope half a million people globally can help sift through thousands of images.

Around 150 animals were evacuated to the UK, along with Paul "Pen" Farthing and animal shelter staff.

Experts say vaccinating animals helps prevent COVID from spreading to humans.

Because Animals believes the $90 billion pet food industry will embrace "clean meat," made from cultured cells in a lab not from livestock.

An international group of scientists has called on Norway to halt plans for acoustic experiments on minke whales.

Truth and reconciliation is painful. But to those who reject the idea of engaging across differences, I earnestly ask, what’s your endgame?

A profile of Whispering meadows Ranch on John Anderson Highway, whose fate after nearly 14 years of trouble-free operations hangs on a vote.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. The Orange County Sheriffs Office is asking for the publics help in identifying two people who were caught on camera stealing 16 puppies, worth over $100,000, from an Orlando pet store. STOLEN PUPPIES: Please take a close look at the people in this video. On 5/21, at 3:43 a.m., they broke in and stole 16 puppies from Petland on Alafaya Trail. pic.twitter.com/GfbxuxNOzd Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) May 21, 2020Deputies said two people broke in Petland along Alafaya Trail just before 4 a.m. Thursday morning and stole 16 puppies. According to an incident report, the pair stole six English bulldog puppies, six French bulldog puppies, two yorkie puppies, a dachshund puppy and a poodle puppy.

ORLANDO, Fla. Orange County Animal Services announced the shelter will reopen its doors Friday while still implementing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. OCAS officials said they will offer pet adoptions through an appointment-only system. **REOPENING ANNOUNCEMENT** Orange County Animal Services will be reopening on Friday, May 22 with an appointment-based... Posted by Orange County Animal Services on Wednesday, May 20, 2020Anyone who would like to make an appointment for services at OCAS can click here. Those interested in adopting are encouraged to view the website, ocnetpets.com, prior to booking an appointment to view the available pets," a Facebook post read. "Since appointments are limited, we ask that only those seriously interested in adoption move forward at this time.The shelter said adoption fees will be waived for the remainder of May.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. A baby hippopotamus born at the San Diego Zoo last month has a name. The zoo says the river hippo calf will be called Amahle (pronounced ah-MA-shay), which means beautiful one in Zulu. Amahle is the ninth hippo calf born at the zoo and the 13th to her mother, Funani. Amahle's father, Otis, is an East African hippo who arrived at the zoo in 2009 specifically to breed with Funani, zoo officials said. Zoo visitors can see Amahle and her mother in the hippo habitat on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends, officials said.

TODAYAnnual Fourth of July P1rade of Animals: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Uncle Donald's Farm, 2713 Griffin Ave., Lady Lake. Features: kids driving old tractors, flatbed-truck floats, politicians, old-fashioned bullwhip-crackers and ladies who dress like a giant flag; followed by traditional fish fry. Red, White, and OSO Blue: A Salute to Independence: Ocala Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Patriotic Celebration: 4:30 p.m., On Top of the Worlds Circle Square Commons and The Town Square, 8405 SW 80th St., Ocala. Live entertainment from Never Never Band, Second Slice and I-4 Band, with food vendors and fireworks.