A large wildfire in Florida's Big Cypress National Preserve remained uncontained as of late Feb. 26. Smoke from the blaze temporarily closed a portion of I-75 known as Alligator Alley. Authorities ...

The St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida, was named the most alligator-infested river in the state, according to A-Z Animals. Every year, biologists explore Florida rivers, lakes, streams and ...

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Wildlife agents arrested a man early Friday morning after they spotted him walking down Bourbon Street carrying a live alligator. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents ...

The state’s wildlife agency seized a live alligator from Bourbon Street early Saturday morning and arrested its handler, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Enforcement ...

The federal government reimbursed Florida $608 million for two state-run immigration facilities. The FEMA payment covers the construction and management of the "Alligator Alcatraz" and "Deportation ...

Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters during a press conference on the airplane runway of Alligator Alcatraz in Ochopee , Florida on Friday, July 25, 2025. Next to the governor is Florida ...

The facility's dorms are climate-controlled, with secondary heating and space heaters available if needed. Concerns remain for detainee advocates due to the center's remote Everglades location and ...

Beyond questions of legality and oversight, Alligator Alcatraz has faced persistent skepticism from advocates, attorneys and lawmakers over an obvious issue: how an immigration detention camp in the ...

A woman from Michigan was killed by an alligator in Florida after it capsized the canoe she was in. The 11-foot, 5-inch alligator was later found and euthanized by wildlife officials. The victim's ...

The 30-year-old albino resident of the California Academy of Sciences died last month. On Sunday, thousands paid tribute. By Heather Knight Visuals by Poppy Lynch Heather Knight has covered the quirky ...

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission on Wednesday approved the renaming of a street in Golden Gate Park after Claude, an albino alligator who became a beloved figure in the city before ...

There is a 1 in 3.1 million chance of being seriously injured during an unprovoked alligator incident. People should keep a safe distance if they see an alligator. Never feed an alligator. It’s ...