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Animals & Wildlife

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photo of a Florida black bear on top of a trash bin
Climate & Environment

Florida Bear Hunt to Take Place in December After Judge Rejects Injunction

By Mitch PerryNovember 28, 2025

Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade is now set for December 6–28.

Lolita on a platform in her tank at the Miami Seaquairum
Business

Here’s Where the Miami Seaquarium Animals Could Be Headed

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 25, 2025

The Dolphin Company wants to transfer nine sea lions and three seals to a traveling sea lion show, a new court filing reveals.

photo of a rooster walking in the grass in a garden
Miami Life

Choose Yer Gobbler: Which Miami Neighborhood Has the Boldest Chickens?

By Jesse ScottNovember 25, 2025

Wild roosters, hens, and baby chicks have come to rule the roost in places like Little Havana, Hialeah, and Wynwood.

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Can Miami Become the South’s Next Great Oyster Capital?
Shops & Markets

Can Miami Become the South’s Next Great Oyster Capital?

By Grant AlbertNovember 20, 2025

Founded by friends, an Everglades oyster farm may have what it takes to revive Gulf oysters and change the industry forever.

a Florida black bear lounges on the thick limb of a pine tree
Climate & Environment

Florida Black Bear Population Shows Sharp Decline Ahead of State Hunt

By B. Scott McLendonNovember 17, 2025

The state’s own data seems to undermine its argument that a hunt is needed to keep populations in check.

profile view of the front half of a fine looking green iguana (nice dewlap!) perched on what looks like a dock railing
Climate & Environment

Temps Dropped Into the 40s This Week, and Iguanas Are Falling From Trees

By B. Scott McLendon and OthersNovember 11, 2025

When temperatures drop in Miami, so do iguanas — often from significant heights.

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The 10 Best Dog Parks in Miami
Outdoors & Rec

The 10 Best Dog Parks in Miami

By Jesse ScottNovember 11, 2025

Beachside play areas, sprawling agility fields, and more.

A snowman made of sand sits on a sunny beach.
Climate & Environment

When Does It Get Cold in South Florida?

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 10, 2025

It is time to dust off your Uggs!

The Miami Seaquarium sign in front of the park
Business

Trouble Persists After Closure: Another Dolphin Dies at Miami Seaquarium

By Naomi FeinsteinNovember 5, 2025

Boomer, a 10-year-old bottlenose dolphin, was transported to the embattled marine park in June.

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photo of a portion of staghorn coral on a Florida coral reef
Opinion | Community Voice

Commentary: Bearing Witness to the Devastation of Florida Keys Coral Reefs

By Carly D. Kenkel and OthersOctober 24, 2025

A 2023-24 heat wave caused the extinction of two iconic Florida coral species.

a rare yellow cardinal on the ground among brush and trees
Miami Life

Photo: One-in-a-Million Yellow Cardinal Seen in South Florida

By Celia AlmeidaOctober 23, 2025

Tropical Audubon president José Francisco Barros says only about three such sightings are reported in the country each year.

A female American crocodile skims the surface of murky water with a speargun bolt lodged in her forehead.
Crime & Police

Fish and Wildlife Seeks Dumbass Who Shot a Crocodile with a Spear Gun in Key Largo

By B. Scott McLendonOctober 21, 2025

The state agency has offered $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the culprit.

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Depicted is a screenshot of an Instagram post showing Andrew Morales holding a giant iguana in both hands.
Climate & Environment

Final Iguana Boss: Florida Man Claims Record With Massive Catch

By B. Scott McLendonOctober 16, 2025

While no official record exists, a South Florida man appears to have a legitimate claim with a gargantuan iguana he recently caught.

color aerial shot from high over downtown Miami with view of ocean, buildings, and streets on a beautiful sunny day
Climate & Environment

New Miami Winter Forecast Predicts Low Chance of Frozen Iguanas

By B. Scott McLendonOctober 15, 2025

The National Weather Service predicts a warmer and drier-than-average winter for South Florida.

Pink flamingo standing in water
Opinion | Community Voice

Commentary: Florida Flamingo Population Is On the Rebound

By Jerome LorenzOctober 15, 2025

Recent events indicate that flamingos may be coming back to the Sunshine State.

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split screen of columbus and a manatee
Climate & Environment

Never Forget When Christopher Columbus Mistook Manatees for Mermaids

By Alex DeLucaOctober 13, 2025

On Indigenous People’s Day, let us remember that the Italian explorer was catfished by manatees.

Lolita on a platform in her tank at the Miami Seaquairum
Business

Miami Seaquarium is Closing After 70 Years: What to Know

By Alex DeLucaOctober 8, 2025

The park has been a staple of Miami’s tourism scene since the 1950s.

a dog on a leash stands on a mat with paw print and a bowl in front of an ATM
Miami Life

Coral Gables Is Opening a Dog Treat ATM for Pups

By Jesse ScottOctober 6, 2025

Anyone strolling Miracle Mile with a four-legged sidekick is welcome to withdraw from the machine.

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A raccoon snacks on melon on Raccoon Island.
Health

Broward Issues Rabies Alert After Raccoon Infection Found

By B. Scott McLendonSeptember 19, 2025

Hide yo’ kids, hide yo’ dogs, and hide yo’ cats, too!

Three dolphins are swimming in the water with their mouths open.
Business

Dolphin Dies at Miami Seaquarium, Adds to Park’s Checkered Past

By Naomi FeinsteinSeptember 18, 2025

During a routine inspection of the facility in October 2023, a USDA inspector learned Bimini had ingested a bolt.

a group of men transports a lion on a blanket
Film, TV & Streaming

Documentary About Zoo Animals Escaping Ukraine War Is Backed by DiCaprio – and Four Miami Filmmakers

By Genna MarkSeptember 18, 2025

Checkpoint Zoo documents the rescue of nearly 5,000 animals from a zoo near the Russian border.

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