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James Spann becomes Alabama's unofficial Shelby County bear reporter
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (423+ words) For decades, Alabamians have turned to James Spann to track severe storms, snowflakes and the occasional hurricane. This week, many of them were checking his Facebook page for something a little different: the latest whereabouts of a wandering black bear....
Activists, drone complicate shark research at Alabama deep sea fishing rodeo
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…...
Tuscaloosa voters select first Dog Mayor
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) Tuscaloosa has a new top dog. The city's first Dog Mayor is "Queen Lilly," a long haired dachshund. The announcement Tuesday night. Tuscaloosa has a new top dog The city's first Dog Mayor is "Queen Lilly," a long haired dachshund…...
What is Alabama’s rarest animal? It lives deep underground
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…...
Alabama Beer Co., Murder Point Oysters unite to protect Alabama waterways
2+ mon, 4+ week 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…...
New animals at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo as summer season begins
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (50+ words) Zoo babies, a new breed of bird, and a pygmy cow that you just have to see this summer at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Zoo babies, a new breed of bird, and a pygmy cow that you just have…...
Florence Lauderdale Animal Services opens Summer Pet Program for community help
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (305+ words) rocketcitynow.com Florence Lauderdale Animal Services opens Summer Pet Program for community help FLORENCE, Ala. — Florence Lauderdale Animal Services is inviting the community to help care for shelter pets this summer through its Summer Pet Program, offering several ways for…...
These striped fish are gaining ground in Alabama waters. Here’s why we should worry.
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (606+ words) Lionfish are undoubtedly beautiful, with red, white, and brown stripes and long decorative fins. They have been a staple in aquariums for decades. Although they are increasingly ubiquitous in the Gulf of Mexico, lionfish are not native to the area,…...
World Atlas says these 5 lakes, rivers and bays are most alligator-filled waters in Alabama
1+ year, 4+ day ago (621+ words) Whether they're sunbathing on Gulf Coast beaches or lurking in the muddy waters of the Tennessee River, alligators are thriving in the Heart of Dixie. While Florida gets most of the reptilian attention, Alabama quietly ranks among the top states…...
Alabama’s most rattlesnake‑filled area, according to World Atlas
4+ mon, 4+ week 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…...