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Florida python hunt opens with 11 snakes killed

January 15, 2013 12:02 PM

MIAMI (AP) - Florida wildlife officials say 11 Burmese pythons were killed during the first three days of a public hunt for the invasive species in the Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says more than 1,000 people from more than 30 states have registered to compete in... more »
Cold kills dozens of Florida manatees

January 28, 2010 10:36 AM

More than 100 manatees have been found dead in Florida waters since the beginning of the year, mostly victims of a nearly two-week cold snap, state officials said Tuesday. The preliminary cause of death for 77 of the endangered animals is cold stress, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation... more »
Florida officials extend python program year-round

December 4, 2009 8:19 AM

Florida is looking for a few good python catchers now that the state's hunting program is being expanded into a year-long effort. A state official says the goal is to make sure the exotic species doesn't spread any farther north in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had... more »