1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (333+ words) Florida officials are proposing new regulations to improve the care and oversight of sloths in captivity after the deaths of dozens of sloths at the proposed Sloth World attraction in Orlando. During an online hearing Wednesday, the Florida Fish and…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (294+ words) Benjamin Agresta, former president of Sloth World in Orlando, has urged Florida wildlife officials to tighten regulations for sloth care after multiple animal deaths from a fatal virus Benjamin Agresta, the former president of Sloth World in Orlando, has sent…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (281+ words) A deadly alligator attack in Seminole County has led Rep. Greg Steube to propose the "Gator Act," a bill that calls for a federal study on whether current wildlife regulations hinder efforts to manage dangerous animals near homes and private…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (348+ words) A heartbreaking reminder is playing out at Brevard Zoo, where rescuers are treating sea turtles injured by discarded fishing gear. Loggerhead turtles have been brought to the zoo after swallowing fishing hooks or becoming entangled in fishing line. In some…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (238+ words) The investigation into the now-shuttered Orlando attraction, Sloth World, has come to a close, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Beginning in May, OCSO began its investigation into whether there had been any criminal activity that might have led…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (134+ words) Two manatees stranded at Smyrna Dunes Park were successfully returned to the water on Monday night, according to the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department. Fire department officials arrived on the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after reports were received. After monitoring the…...