Blacktip Sharks Hear Sounds From 74 Meters
Florida Atlantic University researchers found oceanic blacktip sharks respond to low-frequency sounds at long distances.
Florida Pets News
Pets in Florida runs on adoption trends, pet care, veterinary health and nutrition, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on animal welfare and the evolving relationship between owners and companion animals.
Wildlife
Manatees Head to Warm Water as Winter Nears
Florida wildlife officials urge boaters and residents to protect manatees during November Manatee Awareness Month as water temperatures drop.
Aquariums
Florida Launched New Coastal Habitat Corridor Project
The state has deployed its first two artificial reefs as part of a multi-decade effort to restore marine ecosystems.
Reptiles
Live Poll
Should governments spend more money trying to remove invasive pythons from Florida?
Burmese Pythons Climb Trees in Winter Months
An eight-year USGS-led tracking study of 356 Burmese pythons in Big Cypress National Preserve documented tree use across seasons.
Pets — General
Live Poll
Do you believe the financial cost of pet care affects your own mental health and well-being?
Pet Care Needs Linked to Mental Health in Florida
A September 2026 study found financial barriers to pet care impacted mental health for Floridians living with HIV.
Regular subjects here include adoption surges, pet food safety, new veterinary treatments, and care trends across the state. Reporting follows activity from the capital to the rural counties where the needs of animals and owners change. State veterinary licensing and animal welfare regulation often shift how clinics operate and how shelters manage capacity. Pet ownership growth frequently responds to broader economic patterns and shifts in housing availability.