1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (62+ words) A suburban neighborhood in Montgomery County is dealing with destructive—and unwelcome—visitors, as wild hogs continue to root through residential lawns during daylight hours. FOX 26's MeKenna Earnhart has more. A suburban neighborhood in Montgomery County is dealing with…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (891+ words) The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo markets itself as the largest fishing tournament in the world. And while it's a beloved tradition for many on the Gulf Coast, others are critical of the revived practice of catching and dissecting sharks…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (299+ words) Alabama is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, home to hundreds of rare freshwater species. Yet some of its most remarkable animals live far from public view. In the darkness beneath northwestern Alabama, a pale fish…...

3+ mon, 18+ hour ago   (493+ words) Standing along the waters of Bayou La Batre, it is easy to understand what is at stake. The bay supports oyster farms, commercial fishermen, and countless coastal species. It fuels local businesses and shapes a way of life that has…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (700+ words) Chloe Kelly, Director of Entitlements with 68 Ventures, is at the forefront of the company’s extensive efforts to ensure environmental compliance, including determining if any sensitive species of animals need attention. Charlanna Skaggs, ADCNR’s Deputy Commissioner, was invited by WFF’s Amy…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (613+ words) The 56 specimens relocated to the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge face a fatal reproductive barrier. Observing top teeth during jaw closure confirms a predator identity often misidentified by locals. A 1979 population dispersal was mandated to prevent the total collapse of the…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (312+ words) Every fall, the internet swells with affection for Alaska's fattest celebrities: grizzly bears packing on the pounds before hibernation. This year, the crown (and crown-sized belly) belongs to 32 Chunk, a hulking brown bear in the Katmai National Park who dominated…...

5+ mon, 18+ hour ago   (311+ words) Spring along the Gulf Coast brings longer days, warmer temperatures and more time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, fishing or just enjoying the change in season. But it also marks the return of something else: rattlesnakes. As temperatures rise, rattlesnakes become…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (503+ words) Snakes are a common sight across Alabama, inhabiting forest trails and backyard gardens alike, especially as temperatures rise. Encountering them can be unsettling for some; however, most snakes in the state are harmless and help control pests. Here’s what to…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago   (332+ words) The Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter is managing an unusual increase in pig rescues after a wave of breeding and abandonment cases that began earlier this year. Shelter officials say the increase began in early 2025 after receiving calls about pigs with nowhere…...