Wildlife and Nature

1+ mon, 5+ 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, 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....

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…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (345+ words) A roadside turtle rescue in Alabama has drawn laughs and a little debate after a woman stopped to move a grumpy reptile out of danger. What seemed like a simple good deed quickly turned into a lesson in turtle behavior....

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

3+ mon, 5+ 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…...

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…...