A Georgia man known for his social media presence with exotic pets was arrested on October 17 after authorities uncovered an alleged illegal animal trading ring. JaeQuan Smith Devers, who went by “PetzonWheelz” on Instagram, was taken into custody following a raid on his home that revealed a collection of dangerous and tropical animals, including […]
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Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert
After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern. The victim was not feeding crocodiles; he was reportedly just walking along a path when the river bank gave way, and he fell into the […]
South Carolina diver reveals how he fought off a huge alligator with a SCREWDRIVER after the beast pulled him to the bottom of the river and ‘shook him like a rag doll’ just as his tank ran out of air
A South Carolina diver has revealed how he fought off a ‘massive’ alligator with a screwdriver after the beast pulled him to the bottom of a river just as his tank of air was running out. William Georgitis narrowly escaped with his life after the huge reptile attacked him on April 15. The fossil hunter […]
Pelican Portrait plus
Daughter Chrissy home for a visit took some nice photos round about SW Florida. The portrait of a Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is my favorite. Brown Pelican link Here’s a Cooter Turtle basking in the sun along a small creek along the Myakka River near Sarasota. Cooters are confusing to ID, but I think this […]
Gators and cavorting Stilts on a lazy Myakka River afternoon
If you want to see “Gators” in Florida, then visit Myakka River State Park in Sarasota. Albeit common everywhere in the Sunshine State, they are always intriguing and photogenic.Myakka River State Park website Hunted almost to extinction, the American Alligator (Alligator mississippienensis), has made an incredible recovery. Perhaps this is a good lesson for Conservation […]